Croatia Cities by Population 2026
5 Most Populated Croatia Cities
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Zagreb | 755,938 | -0.29% |
| Split | 152,472 | -1.03% |
| Rijeka | 98,914 | -1.74% |
| Osijek | 90,933 | -1.14% |
| Zadar | 68,730 | -0.59% |
| Velika Gorica | 59,889 | -0.39% |
| Pula - Pola | 49,782 | -0.95% |
| Karlovac | 46,488 | -1.2% |
| Slavonski Brod | 45,824 | -1.69% |
| Varazdin | 42,281 | -0.7% |
| Dubrovnik | 41,045 | -0.25% |
| Sibenik | 40,847 | -0.84% |
| Kastela | 37,365 | -0.23% |
| Samobor | 37,336 | -0.05% |
| Sisak | 36,770 | -1.73% |
| Bjelovar | 34,485 | -1.03% |
| Vinkovci | 28,824 | -1.35% |
| Koprivnica | 27,507 | -0.76% |
| Cakovec | 27,131 | 0.01% |
| Solin | 25,344 | 0.38% |
| Zapresic | 23,606 | -0.44% |
| Sinj | 22,794 | -0.57% |
| Djakovo | 21,734 | -1.62% |
| Vukovar | 21,204 | -1.77% |
| Pozega | 20,546 | -1.62% |
| Virovitica | 18,378 | -0.98% |
| Sveta Nedelja | 18,303 | 0.09% |
| Kutina | 18,190 | -1.48% |
| Krizevci | 17,948 | -1.08% |
| Petrinja | 17,940 | -2.1% |
| Dugo Selo | 17,782 | 0.12% |
| Porec - Parenzo | 16,563 | -0.05% |
| Metkovic | 14,513 | -0.97% |
| Sveti Ivan Zelina | 13,967 | -0.89% |
| Jastrebarsko | 13,951 | -0.85% |
| Omis | 13,757 | -0.54% |
| Nasice | 13,413 | -1.26% |
| Makarska | 13,042 | -0.4% |
| Rovinj - Rovigno | 12,352 | -0.97% |
| Umag - Umago | 12,332 | -0.58% |
| Ivanic - Grad | 12,263 | -1.14% |
| Ivanec | 12,235 | -0.78% |
| Vrbovec | 12,158 | -1.31% |
| Trogir | 12,012 | -0.62% |
| Ogulin | 11,488 | -1.27% |
| Novi Marof | 11,130 | -1.15% |
| Krapina | 11,083 | -0.79% |
| Gospic | 10,927 | -1.01% |
| Nova Gradiska | 10,596 | -1.94% |
| Slatina | 10,546 | -1.72% |
| Opatija | 10,134 | -0.93% |
| Novska | 10,109 | -1.92% |
| Knin | 10,108 | -2.77% |
| Kastav | 10,085 | -0.23% |
| Labin | 9,864 | -1.09% |
| Duga Resa | 9,760 | -0.9% |
| Crikvenica | 9,454 | -1.08% |
| Daruvar | 9,418 | -1.4% |
| Benkovac | 9,070 | -1.3% |
| Valpovo | 9,000 | -1.66% |
| Vodice | 8,538 | -0.26% |
| Zabok | 8,492 | -0.38% |
| Ludbreg | 8,477 | 0% |
| Imotski | 8,440 | -1.61% |
| Pleternica | 8,209 | -2.12% |
| Pazin | 8,105 | -0.43% |
| Belisce | 8,048 | -1.96% |
| Zupanja | 7,964 | -2.75% |
| Garesnica | 7,826 | -1.93% |
| Trilj | 7,755 | -1.06% |
| Otocac | 7,691 | -1.59% |
| Ploce | 7,403 | -2.08% |
| Donji Miholjac | 7,388 | -1.65% |
| Mali Losinj | 7,263 | -0.74% |
| Bakar | 7,243 | -0.89% |
| Krk | 7,100 | 0.81% |
| Beli Manastir | 7,095 | -2.31% |
| Djurdjevac | 6,971 | -1.13% |
| Rab | 6,748 | -1.17% |
| Prelog | 6,663 | -1.07% |
| Pakrac | 6,485 | -1.76% |
| Cazma | 6,419 | -1.52% |
| Lepoglava | 6,359 | -1.75% |
| Glina | 6,230 | -2.63% |
| Buzet | 5,933 | -0.22% |
| Drnis | 5,742 | -1.76% |
| Vodnjan - Dignano | 5,702 | -0.47% |
| Oroslavje | 5,688 | -0.51% |
| Mursko Sredisce | 5,641 | -0.74% |
| Pregrada | 5,619 | -1.07% |
| Biograd na Moru | 5,617 | 0.05% |
| Senj | 5,447 | -1.84% |
| Ozalj | 5,401 | -1.55% |
| Zlatar | 5,330 | -0.89% |
| Vrgorac | 5,306 | -1.41% |
| Korcula | 5,295 | -0.45% |
| Varazdinske Toplice | 5,165 | -1.37% |
| Donja Stubica | 5,157 | -0.65% |
| Grubisno Polje | 4,885 | -1.87% |
| Delnice | 4,770 | -1.47% |
| Lipik | 4,674 | -1.83% |
| Supetar | 4,456 | 0.59% |
| Ilok | 4,356 | -2.9% |
| Otok | 4,306 | -2.54% |
| Kutjevo | 4,300 | -2.45% |
| Orahovica | 4,196 | -1.55% |
| Buje - Buie | 4,111 | -1.53% |
| Novi Vinodolski | 3,982 | -1.65% |
| Slunj | 3,853 | -1.83% |
| Hvar | 3,850 | -0.65% |
| Kraljevica | 3,815 | -1.27% |
| Novalja | 3,689 | 0.05% |
| Novigrad - Cittanova | 3,679 | -1.1% |
| Vrbovsko | 3,387 | -2.67% |
| Skradin | 3,134 | -1.32% |
| Obrovac | 3,086 | -2.22% |
| Cabar | 2,984 | -1.55% |
| Pag | 2,885 | -1.9% |
| Stari Grad | 2,768 | 0% |
| Nin | 2,686 | -0.15% |
| Opuzen | 2,650 | -1.38% |
| Cres | 2,638 | -0.57% |
| Klanjec | 2,382 | -1.37% |
| Vis | 1,910 | -0.1% |
| Hrvatska Kostajnica | 1,552 | -3.72% |
| Vrlika | 1,540 | -2.28% |
| Komiza | 1,332 | -0.89% |
Croatia Overview
The largest city in Croatia is Zagreb, with a population of 755,938 people.
Situated on the Adriatic Sea, the Balkan nation of Croatia has two main cities: Zagreb and Split. Zagreb is the capital and largest city, and is located in the northwest of the country, along the Sava River. The administrative, educational and economic center of the country, Zagreb has a population of 755.9K in the city. Zagreb is also an important transport hub with road, rail and air travel options that reflect its position as a capital city where central and southeastern Europe meets the Mediterranean.
Croatia’s second-largest city is Split, situated on the country’s eastern coast. A popular tourist destination, Split is known for its stunning beaches, as well as museums and architectural remains that date back to the Roman period. The city is the location of Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous Roman monument. Split has a population of around 152.5K.
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