Croatia Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Croatia's internet users was 85.49% in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Croatia's internet users stood at 85.49% in 2025, a rise of +1.85% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 85.49% by 2025. Croatia ranked 102nd globally.
Croatia’s share of internet users rose from effectively zero in 1990 to 85.49 percent in 2025, placing the country 102nd worldwide and marking an all‑time peak that mirrors the rapid digital expansion across the former Yugoslav region. The 34‑year trajectory reflects sustained investment in broadband infrastructure and the diffusion of mobile connectivity, especially after the 2000s when EU accession accelerated regulatory harmonisation. Croatia’s 2025 figure is slightly below Bulgaria’s 86.38 percent and Brazil’s 85.15 percent, yet above Lebanon’s 84.40 percent, underscoring its competitive position among both European and emerging economies. The zero‑baseline in 1990 highlights the depth of the transformation, while the current level suggests near‑saturation of the market, with further growth likely to depend on expanding high‑speed rural coverage and the adoption of next‑generation technologies such as 5G and fiber‑to‑the‑home.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 88.01% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 86.75% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 85.49% | - | - |
| 2025 | 85.49% | +1.85% | #102 |
| 2024 | 83.63% | +0.39% | #42 |
| 2023 | 83.24% | +1.17% | #85 |
| 2022 | 82.07% | +0.82% | #83 |
| 2021 | 81.25% | +2.93% | #77 |
| 2020 | 78.32% | −0.76% | #68 |
| 2019 | 79.08% | +3.79% | #60 |
| 2018 | 75.29% | +8.20% | #55 |
| 2017 | 67.10% | −5.60% | #81 |
| 2016 | 72.70% | +2.85% | #60 |
| 2015 | 69.85% | +1.28% | #60 |
| 2014 | 68.57% | +1.82% | #56 |
| 2013 | 66.75% | +4.81% | #50 |
| 2012 | 61.94% | +4.15% | #53 |
| 2011 | 57.79% | +1.24% | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Croatia's internet users was 85.49% in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
Croatia's internet users peaked at 85.49% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in Croatia was 0.00% in 1990.
Croatia ranks 102nd globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Croatia's internet users is projected to reach 85.49% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Croatia in 2025 was 85.49%. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_internet-users,
title = {Croatia Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}