Croatia Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Croatia's urban population was 57.75% in 2025, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Croatia's urban population stood at 57.75% in 2025, a rise of +0.23% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.75% by 2025. Croatia ranked 135th globally.
Croatia's urban population has experienced a marked increase over the past six and a half decades, with the country's urban dwellers now accounting for 57.75 percent of the population, ranking 135th globally. The country's urban population has grown steadily since 1960, when it stood at 30.13 percent, marking a significant shift towards urbanization. As of 2025, Croatia's urban population has reached its highest level on record, surpassing that of Azerbaijan, which ranks 128th globally with 58.65 percent of its population residing in urban areas. This trend is expected to continue, driven by economic growth and demographic changes. However, a decline in fertility rates and an aging population could potentially alter the trajectory of urbanization in Croatia, with a decrease in the urban population growth rate possible in the coming years if these trends continue.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 58.24% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 57.99% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 57.75% | - | - |
| 2025 | 57.75% | +0.23% | #135 |
| 2024 | 57.52% | +0.27% | #82 |
| 2023 | 57.24% | +0.25% | #82 |
| 2022 | 57.00% | +0.23% | #82 |
| 2021 | 56.77% | +0.24% | #83 |
| 2020 | 56.53% | +0.23% | #84 |
| 2019 | 56.30% | +0.21% | #87 |
| 2018 | 56.09% | +0.19% | #88 |
| 2017 | 55.90% | +0.17% | #89 |
| 2016 | 55.73% | +0.15% | #91 |
| 2015 | 55.58% | +0.12% | #92 |
| 2014 | 55.46% | +0.09% | #93 |
| 2013 | 55.37% | +0.06% | #95 |
| 2012 | 55.30% | +0.03% | #95 |
| 2011 | 55.28% | −0.01% | #95 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Croatia's urban population was 57.75% in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Croatia's urban population peaked at 57.75% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Croatia was 30.13% in 1960.
Croatia ranks 135th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Croatia's urban population is projected to reach 57.75% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Croatia in 2025 was 57.75%. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_urban-population,
title = {Croatia Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}