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Croatia

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Croatia: GDP 49.6K intl$ per capita, population 3.9M, inflation 3.0%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Population
3.87M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
56,594 kmΒ²
Capital
Zagreb
ISO 2
HR
ISO 3
HRV
Calling code
+385
Internet TLD
.hr
Government type
parliamentary republic

Age Structure

0-14 years 13.8%
15-64 years 63.1%
65+ years 23.1%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
Croatian (HRV) Official - -

Religions

Religion Type Share Adherents
Roman Catholic Major 79.0% -
Other Christian Minor 4.8% -
None Or Atheist Minor 4.7% -
Unspecified Minor 3.9% -
Orthodox Minor 3.3% -
Agnostic Minor 1.7% -
Muslim Minor 1.3% -
Other Minor 1.1% -
Protestant Minor 0.3% -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
3.87M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
0.17%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
69.0 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
57.5%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
78.9 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
8.30 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
13.20 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
1.46 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
4.1 per 1,000
2024

Education

Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
0.8%
2023
Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
98.2%
2001

Other Demographics

Median age of population
44.3 years
2025

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$24.1K
2024
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
3.0%
2024
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
5.0%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$22.3K
2024

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$92.98B
2024
GDP growth (annual %)
3.8%
2024
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
49.6K intl$
2024

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
104.9%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
50.1%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
54.8%
2024

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
21.61M
2020
Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency International)
50.0
2024
Tax revenue (% of GDP)
21.2%
2023
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
4.9%
2024

Cost of Living

Cost of Living Index
42.0
Est. monthly: $1,470
Rent Index
20.0
Est. rent: $560/mo
Purchasing Power
58.0
(Higher is better)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Croatia?

According to our data, the average income in Croatia is approximately $22,250 (GNI per capita) as of 2024. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

What is the inflation rate in Croatia in 2024?

The inflation rate in Croatia is 3.0% as of 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

How does Croatia compare to other countries in Europe and Central Asia?

Croatia is located in Europe and Central Asia and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Croatia compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Croatia is located in Europe and Central Asia. Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

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Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
HR
ISO 3
HRV
IOC code
CRO
Vehicle code
HR
Latitude
45.81
Longitude
15.96

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