Emigration by age and sex in Croatia
Croatia: Emigration by age and sex was 38,997 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
38,997
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
23rd
of 45 countries
All-time high
47,352
in 2017
All-time low
6,534
in 2003
Years of data
32
1991–2024
Emigration by age and sex in Croatia, 1991–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for emigration by age and sex in Croatia is 38,997, 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 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 6,534, in 2003.
Croatia ranks 23rd of 45 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8,647 | — |
| 1992 | 8,859 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 9,169 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 10,163 | +10.8% |
| 1995 | 15,413 | +51.7% |
| 1996 | 10,027 | -34.9% |
| 1997 | 18,531 | +84.8% |
| 1998 | 7,310 | -60.6% |
| 1999 | 14,285 | +95.4% |
| 2001 | 7,488 | -47.6% |
| 2002 | 11,767 | +57.1% |
| 2003 | 6,534 | -44.5% |
| 2004 | 6,812 | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 7,692 | +12.9% |
| 2007 | 9,002 | +17.0% |
| 2008 | 10,638 | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 12,355 | +16.1% |
| 2010 | 13,017 | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 12,699 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 12,877 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 15,262 | +18.5% |
| 2014 | 20,858 | +36.7% |
| 2015 | 29,651 | +42.2% |
| 2016 | 36,436 | +22.9% |
| 2017 | 47,352 | +30.0% |
| 2018 | 39,515 | -16.6% |
| 2019 | 40,148 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 34,046 | -15.2% |
| 2021 | 40,424 | +18.7% |
| 2022 | 46,287 | +14.5% |
| 2023 | 39,218 | -15.3% |
| 2024 | 38,997 | -0.6% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 38,997 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69,467, 56% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 38,997 is below the median for high income countries, which is 63,772, 61% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,378 | 7,310 | 18,531 | 9 |
| 2000s | 9,036 | 6,534 | 12,355 | 8 |
| 2010s | 26,782 | 12,699 | 47,352 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39,794 | 34,046 | 46,287 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
More population data for Croatia
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.8211 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.8996 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7685 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.824 (2100)
- Population density 38.27 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 79,027 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.824 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.5192 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emigration by age and sex in Croatia?
- Emigration by age and sex in Croatia was 38,997 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age and sex recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 47,352 in 2017.
- What is the lowest emigration by age and sex recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,534 in 2003.
- How does Croatia rank for emigration by age and sex?
- Croatia ranks 23rd out of 45 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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