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 .

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.

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.

Croatia HR: Population in Largest City data was reported at 684,142.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 684,114.000 Person for 2023. Croatia HR: Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 685,233.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 706,387.000 Person in 1991 and a record low of 429,707.000 Person in 1960. Croatia HR: Population in Largest City 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. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.;United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.;;

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Croatia was reported at 30.02 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Croatia - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Croatia HR: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data was reported at 30.288 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.260 % for 2023. Croatia HR: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 29.743 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.420 % in 1960 and a record low of 28.819 % in 1990. Croatia HR: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban 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. Population in largest city is the percentage of a country's urban population living in that country's largest metropolitan area.;United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.;Weighted average;

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.

The international tourism expenditure in Croatia was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 291.9 million U.S. dollars (+27.25 percent). According to this forecast, in 2029, the expenditure will have increased for the ninth consecutive year to 1.4 billion U.S. dollars. Covered are expenditures of international outbound visitors to other countries from the selected region, including payments to foreign carriers for international transport. Domestic tourism expenditures are not included. The forecast has been adjusted for the expected impact of COVID-19.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. All input data are sourced from international institutions, national statistical offices, and trade associations. All data has been are processed to generate comparable datasets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the international tourism expenditure in countries like Cyprus and Turkey.

The international tourist departures in Croatia were forecast to increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 0.4 million departures (+13.79 percent). This overall increase does not happen continuously, notably not in 2028 and 2029. The number of depatures are estimated to amount to 3.3 million departures in 2029. According to Worldbank, international tourist departures can be defined as departures from the country of usual residence to any other country for any purpose other than work. The forecast has been adjusted for the expected impact of COVID-19.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. All input data are sourced from international institutions, national statistical offices, and trade associations. All data has been are processed to generate comparable datasets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the international tourist departures in countries like Romania and Cyprus.

最大城市人口占城市总人口的百分比在12-01-2024达30.288%，相较于12-01-2023的30.260%有所增长。最大城市人口占城市总人口的百分比数据按年更新，12-01-1960至12-01-2024期间平均值为29.743%，共65份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-1960，达34.420%，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1990，为28.819%。CEIC提供的最大城市人口占城市总人口的百分比数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于World Bank，数据归类于全球数据库的克罗地亚 – Table HR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics。

The international tourism receipts per capita in Croatia were forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 347.1 U.S. dollars (+19.32 percent). According to this forecast, in 2029, the receipts per capita will have increased for the ninth consecutive year to 2,144 U.S. dollars. Receipts denote expenditures by inbound tourists from other countries. Domestic tourism expenditures are not included. The forecast has been adjusted for the expected impact of COVID-19. The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. All input data are sourced from international institutions, national statistical offices, and trade associations. All data has been are processed to generate comparable datasets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the international tourism receipts per capita in countries like Serbia and Albania.

最大城市人口在12-01-2024达684,142.000人，相较于12-01-2023的684,114.000人有所增长。最大城市人口数据按年更新，12-01-1960至12-01-2024期间平均值为685,233.000人，共65份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-1991，达706,387.000人，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1960，为429,707.000人。CEIC提供的最大城市人口数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于World Bank，数据归类于全球数据库的克罗地亚 – Table HR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics。