Emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence in Croatia
Croatia: Emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence was 38,997 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence in Croatia, 1999–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence in Croatia is 38,997, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 87.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence 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 group, sex and country of next usual residence in Croatia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 14,285 | — |
| 2002 | 11,767 | -17.6% |
| 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% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,285 | 14,285 | 14,285 | 1 |
| 2000s | 9,257 | 6,534 | 12,355 | 7 |
| 2010s | 26,782 | 12,699 | 47,352 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39,794 | 34,046 | 46,287 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence in Croatia?
- Emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence in Croatia was 38,997 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 47,352 in 2017.
- What is the lowest emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,534 in 2003.
- How does Croatia rank for emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence?
- Croatia ranks 23rd out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence 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 group, sex and country of next usual residence. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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