Net migration by age and sex in Croatia

Croatia: Net migration by age and sex was 31,394 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
31,394 Number
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
21st
of 41 countries
All-time high
31,394 Number
in 2024
All-time low
-31,799 Number
in 2017
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Net migration by age and sex in Croatia, 2013–2024

-40.0k-20.0k020.0k40.0k2013201820242013: -4.9k Number2014: -10.2k Number2015: -17.9k Number2016: -22.5k Number2017: -31.8k Number2018: -13.5k Number2019: -2.4k Number2020: -632 Number2021: -4.5k Number2022: 11.7k Number2023: 30.2k Number2024: 31.4k Number

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration by age and sex in Croatia is 31,394 Number, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 407.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Croatia peaked at 31,394 Number in 2024 and was at its lowest, -31,799 Number, in 2017.

Croatia ranks 21st of 41 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.

Net migration by age and sex in Croatia, year by year

Annual values for Net migration by age and sex in Croatia, 2013 to 2024.
Year Number Change
2013 -4,884 Number
2014 -10,220 Number +109.3%
2015 -17,945 Number +75.6%
2016 -22,451 Number +25.1%
2017 -31,799 Number +41.6%
2018 -13,486 Number -57.6%
2019 -2,422 Number -82.0%
2020 -632 Number -73.9%
2021 -4,512 Number +613.9%
2022 11,685 Number -359.0%
2023 30,178 Number +158.3%
2024 31,394 Number +4.0%

Croatia compared with similar countries

  • Croatia's 31,394 Number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531 Number, 88% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Croatia's 31,394 Number is below the median for high income countries, which is 35,531 Number, 88% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -14,744 Number -31,799 Number -2,422 Number 7
2020s 13,623 Number -4,512 Number 31,394 Number 5

Countries ranked near Croatia

  1. 18 Czechia 35,531 Number compare
  2. 19 Norway 34,109 Number compare
  3. 20 Denmark 32,257 Number compare
  4. 21 Croatia 31,394 Number compare
  5. 23 Sweden 29,748 Number compare
  6. 24 Lithuania 23,140 Number compare
  7. 24 Lithuania 23,140 Number compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration by age and sex in Croatia?
Net migration by age and sex in Croatia was 31,394 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Croatia?
The highest recorded value was 31,394 Number in 2024.
What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Croatia?
The lowest recorded value was -31,799 Number in 2017.
How does Croatia rank for net migration by age and sex?
Croatia ranks 21st out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Croatia?
Over the last ten years it is up 407.2%. 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 Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net migration by age and sex
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 500 data points, 2013–2024
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