What is the Population of Croatia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Croatia has a population of approximately 3,866,233 people, making it the 130th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.05% of the world's population. With a land area of 56,594 km², the population density is roughly 68 people per km².
| Population | 3,866,233 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 130th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.05% |
| Area | 56,594 km² |
| Population density | 68 / km² |
| Demonym | Croatian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 3,866,233 | 130th |
| Kuwait | 4,881,254 | 127th |
| Panama | 4,064,780 | 128th |
| Georgia | 4,000,921 | 129th |
| Eritrea | 3,607,000 | 131st |
| Mongolia | 3,544,835 | 132nd |
| Uruguay | 3,499,451 | 133rd |
Croatia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3,422,000 | 51,209 |
| Hungary | 9,539,502 | 93,028 |
| Montenegro | 623,327 | 13,812 |
| Serbia | 6,567,783 | 77,589 |
| Slovenia | 2,130,638 | 20,273 |
Croatia in context
- Croatia covers 56,594 km², making it the 124th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia.
- With 3,866,233 people, Croatia holds about 8.5% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Croatia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Croatia — FAQ
What is the population of Croatia?
The population of Croatia is approximately 3,866,233 (3.9 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Croatia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Croatia at approximately 3,866,233 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Croatia is the 130th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Croatia?
Approximately 3,866,233 people live in Croatia, making it the 130th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Croatia rank by population?
Croatia is the 130th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.05%.
What is the population density of Croatia?
Croatia has a population density of roughly 68 people per km², based on a land area of 56,594 km².
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