In 1800, the population of the region making up present-day Croatia was just over 1.2 million. Croatia's population grew relatively consistently throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, despite the region suffering around 200,000 fatalities in each of the World Wars. The lack of clearly defined boundaries, mass displacement and general disorganization have made it very difficult for historians to estimate the total number of fatalities suffered by Croatia and by ethnic Croats in this time; additionally, the various ethnic groups within Yugoslavia at the time committed a number of atrocities against one another, which has exacerbated this.

In spite of these events, the population of Croatia would continue to grow steadily until the early 1990s, when it was one of six parts of the Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia. In the wake of communism's demise in Southern Europe in the late 20th century, Croatia claimed its sovereignty in 1991, which set in motion the Croatian War of Independence with Serbia. War was waged for four years, and saw the deaths of more than 20,000 people, while several hundred thousand were displaced. In the quarter century since the war's end, Croatia has emerged as a high-income, developing country, with a booming tourism and hospitality industry. However the population has continued to drop as a result of declining birth rates, and large-scale economic migration (particularly influenced by the financial crisis of 2008 and Croatia's accession to the European Union in 2013).

In 2024, the total population of Croatia amounted to 3.86 million people. Between 1992 and 2024, the figure dropped by 870,000 people, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The total population is forecast to decline by 10,000 people from 2024 to 2030, fluctuating as it trends downward.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Historical dataset showing total population for Croatia by year from 1950 to 2025.

The total population in Croatia was estimated at 3.9 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Croatia Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Complete population data for Croatia showing how many people live in Croatia from 1960 to 2024

Croatia - Population was 3874350.00 persons for December of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Croatia - Population - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Croatia - Population reached a record high of 4289857.00 persons in December of 2011 and a record low of 3850894.00 persons in December of 2023.

Population trends and statistics

Croatia HR: Population: Total data was reported at 3,853,200.000 Person in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,855,641.000 Person for 2022. Croatia HR: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 4,378,559.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,777,368.000 Person in 1990 and a record low of 3,853,200.000 Person in 2023. Croatia HR: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Croatia – Table HR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.;Sum;Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

Graph and download economic data for Population for Croatia (POPTTLHRA173NUPN) from 1950 to 2010 about Croatia and population.

Croatia HR: Population: Male data was reported at 1,861,175.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,858,433.000 Person for 2022. Croatia HR: Population: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 2,088,035.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,294,230.000 Person in 1990 and a record low of 1,858,433.000 Person in 2022. Croatia HR: Population: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Croatia – Table HR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Sum;

Croatia: Population density, people per square km: The latest value from 2021 is 69 people per square km, a decline from 72 people per square km in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 456 people per square km, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Croatia from 1992 to 2021 is 77 people per square km. The minimum value, 69 people per square km, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 83 people per square km was recorded in 1994.

This statistic shows the median age of the population in Croatia from 1950 to 2100. The median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population. In 2020, the median age of the Croatian population was 44.2 years.

Population, female (% of total population) in Croatia was reported at 51.76 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Croatia - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 365 cities in the Florida by Croatian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Croatian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Florida by their Croatian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Croatian Population: The Croatian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Croatian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Florida Croatian Population: This tells us how much of the entire Florida Croatian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Croatia including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Croatia HR: Rural Population data was reported at 1,598,875.000 Person in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,610,925.000 Person for 2022. Croatia HR: Rural Population data is updated yearly, averaging 2,255,810.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,891,751.000 Person in 1960 and a record low of 1,598,875.000 Person in 2023. Croatia HR: Rural Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Croatia – Table HR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.;World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.;Sum;

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 50 states in the United States by Croatian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each state over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Croatian Population: This column displays the rank of state in the United States by their Croatian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• State: The State for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Croatian Population: The Croatian population of the state is shown in this column.
• % of Total State Population: This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Croatian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total United States Croatian Population: This tells us how much of the entire United States Croatian population lives in that state. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Actual value and historical data chart for Croatia Population Growth Annual Percent

View yearly updates and historical trends for Croatia Population. Source: World Bank. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Croatia (SPPOPGROWHRV) from 1961 to 2023 about Croatia, population, and rate.