Croatia
Country statistics · 1990–present
Croatia at a Glance
Croatia is home to 3.9 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing significant natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $34,357, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 78.9 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 3.9 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 8.3 and a death rate of 13.2 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -4.9 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -18,944 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Croatia is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $134 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $34,357 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.5% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 4.7% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 78.9 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,548 (2023), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 98.2% (2001), reflecting near-universal literacy. 83.6% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 87.3% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.