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Croatia

Republic of Croatia

4.1 million
56,538 km2
Serbo-Croatian, Slovene
None
Kuna ≈ $0.1476
Christianity

If you have never been to Croatia, you probably know nothing about this country. We've discovered some interesting facts for you.

The necktie was invented here, the Dalmatian dog breed originated here, and every year on April 1st in the town of Ludbreg, locals and tourists drink wine from the town fountain. Additionally, Croatia was the first European country to officially open nudist beaches.

Happiness level
64
Happiness level
64

In terms of happiness, Croatia ranks 46 out of 136 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024. The indicator takes into account GDP per capita, life expectancy, sense of security, and public opinion survey results from residents of the countries.

Health index
53
Health index
53

Based on the Numbeo Health Index derived from user experience. In the 2024 ranking, Croatia is in 45 place according to this indicator among 94 countries. The index evaluates the quality, cost, accessibility of medical services, and the level of staff qualifications.

The cleanest air
30
The cleanest air
30

Air cleanliness reflects the environmental situation in the region. This factor is crucial. Croatia is ranked 88 among 125 countries based on the results of 2024.

Security of countries
87
Security of countries
87

The indicator is calculated based on the country safety rating from the Numbeo service. Croatia ranks 19 out of 146 in terms of safety according to a survey of real travelers who visited the country in 2024.

Life expectancy 77.6 years
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Life expectancy
78

Croatia ranks 62 out of 235 countries in the world for life expectancy. This is a crucial indicator that has been evaluated by the United Nations since 1980.

Level of human freedom
76
Level of human freedom
76

Croatia ranks 40 out of 164 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024 by the American Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute. The ranking evaluates personal, civil, and economic freedom in different countries based on 86 indicators.

The cost of living 46.1 USD
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The cost of living
41

The cost of living assessment in Croatia, according to the Numbeo Index 2024, includes not only the cost of groceries, restaurants, and housing rent but also the purchasing power index. The indicator is conditional, as it is most often directly related to the income level of the population.

Unemployment rate 6.7 percent
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Unemployment rate
41

The unemployment rate and the assessment of Croatia according to this indicator are based on data from the International Labour Organization from 2024. According to this indicator, the country ranks 110 out of 186 countries in the world.

Level of social progress
80
Level of social progress
80

The Social Progress Index assesses countries' achievements across 50 different indicators, and Croatia ranks 34 out of 168 countries in this rating for the year 2024.

Quality of citizenship
74
Quality of citizenship
74

The Citizenship Quality Ranking considers freedom of movement, human development index, GDP indicators, and openness to residency. Croatia ranks 31 out of 201 countries based on these criteria as of 2024.

Literacy rate
99
Literacy rate
99

Literacy rate directly influences the development of any country. Therefore, this indicator provides an understanding of the average level of education among citizens. Croatia ranks 22 out of 178 in terms of literacy rate.

Internet speed 98.31 Mbps
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Internet speed
87

Internet speed indicates the level of technological development in the country, accessibility of information, and service quality. Croatia ranks 21 in the list of countries based on this indicator.

Mobile data price 1.19 USD
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Mobile data price
54

The cost of mobile internet reflects its accessibility. When considering this indicator alongside internet speed, we can judge the quality of access to information. In 2024, Croatia ranks 110 out of 236 in this regard.

English proficiency level
91
English proficiency level
91

An indicator that gives an understanding of how comfortable you will feel in a country if you are unfamiliar with the local language but proficient in English. According to this indicator, Croatia ranks 11 in the world.

Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country located in Central Europe. The capital, as well as the main financial, educational, and commercial center, is Zagreb, with a population of 1 million inhabitants. Croatia borders Slovenia and Hungary to the north, Serbia to the northeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the east, and Montenegro to the south. To the southwest, Croatia borders the Adriatic Sea and also has a maritime border with Italy. Its territorial area is 56,594 square kilometers. The country is divided into twenty counties and the city of Zagreb.

Croatia is a member of the United Nations, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and the World Trade Organization (WTO). Since 2023, Croatia has been part of the Schengen Area and the Eurozone. It has been a member of NATO since April 1, 2009, becoming the second former Yugoslav country to join this military alliance after Slovenia.

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