Croatia Population
3.9M▲ +0.0M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Croatia's total population rose to 3.876 million in 2025, up from 3.866 million a year earlier. The figure remains well below the all-time high of 4.777 million recorded in 1990 and is the highest since 2022's record low of 3.856 million.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9M | 3.9M | 4.8MDec 1990 | 3.9MDec 2022 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 59.5% | 59.0% | 59.5% | 45.8% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 2.4M | 2.4M | 3.3M | 2.4M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Croatia averaged 4.3M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 4.8M in Dec 1990 and a record low of 3.9M in Dec 2022. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship, expressed in millions. The indicator is reported annually and is available from 1960 onward.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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