HRV · Europe & Central Asia /
Total Population
3.87 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
78.9 years
Median Age
44.3 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,866,200 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.17 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 69.0 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 8.30 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 13.20 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.46 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 78.9 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.3 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 4.1 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 98.2 percent | 2001 |
| Urban Population (%) | 57.5 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Croatian
Official
Religions
Roman Catholic
Major
79.0%
Other Christian
4.8%
None Or Atheist
4.7%
Unspecified
3.9%
Orthodox
3.3%
Agnostic
1.7%
Muslim
1.3%
Other
1.1%
Protestant
0.3%