Emigration by age and sex in Croatia
Croatia: Emigration by age and sex was 38,997 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
38,997 Number
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
23rd
of 44 countries
All-time high
47,352 Number
in 2017
All-time low
6,534 Number
in 2003
Years of data
32
1991–2024
Emigration by age and sex in Croatia, 1991–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for emigration by age and sex in Croatia is 38,997 Number, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 87.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emigration by age and sex in Croatia peaked at 47,352 Number in 2017 and was at its lowest, 6,534 Number, in 2003.
Croatia ranks 23rd of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Emigration by age and sex in Croatia, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8,647 Number | — |
| 1992 | 8,859 Number | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 9,169 Number | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 10,163 Number | +10.8% |
| 1995 | 15,413 Number | +51.7% |
| 1996 | 10,027 Number | -34.9% |
| 1997 | 18,531 Number | +84.8% |
| 1998 | 7,310 Number | -60.6% |
| 1999 | 14,285 Number | +95.4% |
| 2001 | 7,488 Number | -47.6% |
| 2002 | 11,767 Number | +57.1% |
| 2003 | 6,534 Number | -44.5% |
| 2004 | 6,812 Number | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 7,692 Number | +12.9% |
| 2007 | 9,002 Number | +17.0% |
| 2008 | 10,638 Number | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 12,355 Number | +16.1% |
| 2010 | 13,017 Number | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 12,699 Number | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 12,877 Number | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 15,262 Number | +18.5% |
| 2014 | 20,858 Number | +36.7% |
| 2015 | 29,651 Number | +42.2% |
| 2016 | 36,436 Number | +22.9% |
| 2017 | 47,352 Number | +30.0% |
| 2018 | 39,515 Number | -16.6% |
| 2019 | 40,148 Number | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 34,046 Number | -15.2% |
| 2021 | 40,424 Number | +18.7% |
| 2022 | 46,287 Number | +14.5% |
| 2023 | 39,218 Number | -15.3% |
| 2024 | 38,997 Number | -0.6% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 38,997 Number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69,467 Number, 56% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 38,997 Number is below the median for high income countries, which is 63,772 Number, 61% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,378 Number | 7,310 Number | 18,531 Number | 9 |
| 2000s | 9,036 Number | 6,534 Number | 12,355 Number | 8 |
| 2010s | 26,782 Number | 12,699 Number | 47,352 Number | 10 |
| 2020s | 39,794 Number | 34,046 Number | 46,287 Number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
More population data for Croatia
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.8996 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.8211 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.79 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.8211 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.8% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 79,027 people (2100)
- Population density 38.27 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7685 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.4188 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emigration by age and sex in Croatia?
- Emigration by age and sex in Croatia was 38,997 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age and sex recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 47,352 Number in 2017.
- What is the lowest emigration by age and sex recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,534 Number in 2003.
- How does Croatia rank for emigration by age and sex?
- Croatia ranks 23rd out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is emigration by age and sex rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Croatia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Emigration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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