Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Croatia

Croatia: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -16.4 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-16.4 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 323.9%
World rank
217th
of 236 countries
All-time high
34.08 % change on previous year
in 1996
All-time low
-144.91 % change on previous year
in 1991
Years of data
73
1951–2023

Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Croatia, 1951–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Croatia stood at -16.4 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 323.9% on the previous year and up 20.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Croatia peaked at 34.08 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -144.91 % change on previous year, in 1991.

That places Croatia 217th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s -3.05 % change on previous year -13.3 % change on previous year 8.42 % change on previous year 9
1960s -6.23 % change on previous year -14.85 % change on previous year 4.91 % change on previous year 10
1970s 0.6113 % change on previous year -10.49 % change on previous year 17.61 % change on previous year 10
1980s -13.09 % change on previous year -24 % change on previous year -6.6 % change on previous year 10
1990s -44.39 % change on previous year -144.91 % change on previous year 34.08 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.06 % change on previous year -24.66 % change on previous year 23.91 % change on previous year 10
2010s -11.04 % change on previous year -25 % change on previous year 2.86 % change on previous year 10
2020s -6.51 % change on previous year -22.97 % change on previous year 7.32 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Croatia

  1. 214 United Kingdom -14.12 % change on previous year compare
  2. 215 Falkland Islands (Malvinas) -15.18 % change on previous year compare
  3. 216 Trinidad and Tobago -15.28 % change on previous year compare
  4. 218 Isle of Man -16.72 % change on previous year compare
  5. 219 Sint Maarten -17.83 % change on previous year compare
  6. 220 Libya -18.53 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Croatia?
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Croatia was -16.4 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Croatia?
The highest recorded value was 34.08 % change on previous year in 1996.
What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Croatia?
The lowest recorded value was -144.91 % change on previous year in 1991.
How does Croatia rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
Croatia ranks 217th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Croatia?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Croatia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Natural population growth, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 17,199 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.