This statistic shows the biggest cities in Croatia in 2021. In 2021, approximately 0.66 million people lived in Zagreb, making it the biggest city in Croatia .

With a score of 2.07, Zagreb was the leading city for startups in Croatia in 2024. Rijeka followed, having earned a score of about 0.41 in the period observed.

Population in largest city in Croatia was reported at 684142 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Croatia - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2023, approximately **** million arrivals were recorded in Croatia’s travel accommodation establishments. The capital Zagreb received the largest number of visitors, with over *** million arrivals. Dubrovnik came in second place, having attracted more than *** million tourists in 2022. Tourism in Dubrovnik Dubrovnik has long been a favored tourist destination owing to its historic landmarks and distinctive Old Town. Moreover, following its first appearance in the popular Game of Thrones series in 2011 as the main filming location for King’s Landing, Dubrovnik has attracted even more visitors. The number of overnight tourist arrivals in the town peaked in 2019 at over *** million. However, figures fell considerably over the following years due to the restrictions introduced by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the number of visitors reached only ******* in 2022. Croatia’s offering for nature lovers Besides sunny beaches and historic buildings, Croatian national parks also attract a high number of tourists. In 2023, the Plitvice Lake National Park, known for its waterfalls, recorded **** million visitors. Krka National Park was the second most popular destination for nature enthusiasts, with approximately *** million visitors.

According to the latest figures, the average annual salary in Croatia is around €16,000. However, this number can vary significantly based on factors such as your profession, experience, and the region you work in. The median gross monthly salary in Croatia is approximately €1,333, but this can be higher in major cities like Zagreb and Split.

Croatia is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations when it comes to beach vacations, attracting nearly ** million visitors in 2023. Most of them traveled from Germany, with approximately *** million visitors arriving from the country. Austria and Slovenia were two other key tourist markets for Croatia, although figures were significantly lower, at *** million arrivals in 2023, respectively. Tourism’s contribution to GDP The contribution of Croatia’s tourism sector to the country’s economic success is undeniable. In 2023, the sector’s share in Croatia’s gross domestic product was measured at nearly ** percent, which was still below pre-pandemic levels. However, this figure is forecast to increase over the following years and reach over ** percent by 2028. Most popular tourist towns Croatia’s capital, Zagreb, recorded the highest number of overnight visitors in 2022, at almost *** million arrivals, marking a significant increase compared to the preceding year. Rovinj, a fishing port in west Croatia, was the second-most visited town in 2022, attracting over *** million tourists. Dubrovnik, also known for its role as a main filming spot for King’s Landing in Game of Thrones, came third in the ranking with ******* visitors.

Overnight tourist arrivals in Dubrovnik, Croatia, increased at a fast pace throughout the 2010s, surpassing *** million in 2019. The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), however, brought a halt to this trend, reducing tourism in the city to just *********visitors in 2020 before figures began to increase again, standing at *** million visitors in 2023. These figures do not include the large number of excursionists and cruise passengers who typically enter the city during the peak season. Coping with Dubrovnik’s popularity For many years, the city of Dubrovnik has been a leading destination in the Mediterranean. As in many of Europe’s most prominent tourist cities, however, increasing visitor numbers led to problems with overtourism, to the point that UNESCO warned that Dubrovnik’s world heritage status was at risk. To cope with the limited capacity and resources, the city launched plans in 2017 to make tourism more sustainable, including limiting the number of cruise ships calling at the port and the number of visitors entering the city. Tourism across Croatia As in Dubrovnik, there was a growing number of international tourist arrivals throughout Croatia before the pandemic hit. The country has various coastal cities on the Adriatic Sea that are also popular tourist destinations. The Dalmatia region, where Dubrovnik is based, covers much of the coastline of Croatia and includes the city of Split. The Istrian peninsula in the north, where the city of Pula is based, is also popular. According to Croatia’s national tourist board, the capital Zagreb was the most visited city in Croatia.