Croatia

Country in Europe

In brief

Population: 3.9M (2025). World rank 130 of 216; in Europe, 27 of 48. Area: 56,594 km². World rank 128 of 249; in Europe, 25 of 52. Life expectancy: 78.9 years (2024). World rank 58 of 216 (1 = best); in Europe, 32 of 48. From 2015 to 2025: population 4.2M → 3.9M, GDP $51B → $105.1B, and GDP per person $12,284 → $27,104.

State

Official name: Republic of Croatia
Local name: Hrvatska
Capital: Zagreb
Region: Europe
Form of government: Parliamentary republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 3,876,200 2025
Area: 56,594 km²
GDP: $105.1B 2025
GDP per person: $27,104 2025
Life expectancy: 78.9 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Croatian
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zones: UTC+2
Calling code: +385
Emergency numbers: 93, 94, 112, 192
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, F
Mains voltage: 230 V