Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Croatia
Croatia: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.7204 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Croatia, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Croatia is -0.7204 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 110.1% on the previous year and down 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Croatia peaked at 0.5361 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -1.56 % change on previous year, in 2018.
That places Croatia 214th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Croatia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.3891 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.3945 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1973 | 0.397 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 0.3976 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 0.4082 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 0.42 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 0.4156 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 0.4102 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1979 | 0.3913 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 0.3872 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 0.3451 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 1982 | 0.5314 % change on previous year | +54.0% |
| 1983 | 0.5361 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 0.4762 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 1985 | 0.4407 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1986 | 0.407 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 1987 | 0.3711 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1988 | 0.348 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 0.3128 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 1990 | 0.2989 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1991 | 0.2956 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1992 | -0.704 % change on previous year | -338.2% |
| 1993 | -1.08 % change on previous year | +52.9% |
| 1994 | -1.12 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1995 | -1.17 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1996 | -1.23 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1997 | -1.24 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1998 | -1.29 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1999 | -1.33 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 0.216 % change on previous year | -116.2% |
| 2003 | 0.0033 % change on previous year | -98.5% |
| 2004 | 0.0388 % change on previous year | +1092.8% |
| 2005 | 0.1177 % change on previous year | +203.5% |
| 2006 | 0.0631 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 2007 | 0.0227 % change on previous year | -64.0% |
| 2008 | -0.0158 % change on previous year | -169.4% |
| 2009 | -0.0454 % change on previous year | +188.3% |
| 2010 | -0.1447 % change on previous year | +218.5% |
| 2011 | -0.2909 % change on previous year | +101.1% |
| 2012 | -0.6545 % change on previous year | +125.0% |
| 2013 | -0.3532 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 2014 | -0.4377 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 2015 | -0.643 % change on previous year | +46.9% |
| 2016 | -1.05 % change on previous year | +63.7% |
| 2017 | -1.21 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 2018 | -1.56 % change on previous year | +29.2% |
| 2019 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 2020 | -0.8142 % change on previous year | -25.9% |
| 2021 | -0.8101 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2022 | -0.674 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2023 | -0.2206 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 2024 | -0.3428 % change on previous year | +55.4% |
| 2025 | -0.7204 % change on previous year | +110.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.4026 % change on previous year | 0.3891 % change on previous year | 0.42 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.4156 % change on previous year | 0.3128 % change on previous year | 0.5361 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.8568 % change on previous year | -1.33 % change on previous year | 0.2989 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.05 % change on previous year | -0.0454 % change on previous year | 0.216 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -0.7446 % change on previous year | -1.56 % change on previous year | -0.1447 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.597 % change on previous year | -0.8142 % change on previous year | -0.2206 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
- 211 Albania -0.7064 % change on previous year compare
- 212 Armenia -0.7104 % change on previous year compare
- 213 Bosnia and Herzegovina -0.7195 % change on previous year compare
- 215 Montserrat -0.7264 % change on previous year compare
- 216 Wallis and Futuna -0.7509 % change on previous year compare
- 217 Monaco -0.753 % change on previous year compare
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)
- Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP 0 thousands per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Croatia?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Croatia was -0.7204 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.5361 % change on previous year in 1983.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.56 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Croatia rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Croatia ranks 214th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. 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 Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.