Croatia
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Population
- 3,876,200
- 2025
- Area
- 88,070 km²
- Official language
- Croatian
- Currency
- Euro
- EUR
- GDP per capita
- US$27,104
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Croatians may hold another citizenship, but most naturalising foreigners must renounce theirs; emigrants, their descendants and ethnic Croats abroad are exempt.
Croatia (Europe) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #8/198 (93.6/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #126/200 (61.3/100). The passport ranks #8/198 and reaches 197 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 77.0/100 (#41/199). On the entry side, 92/197 passports can enter Croatia without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Croatia.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity75.0
- Safety & Stability84.7
- Economy & Income77.4
- Education79.0
- Environment & Clean Water74.4
- Infrastructure90.2
- Digital Connectivity66.2
- Equality77.5
- Learning Quality78.1
- Educational Attainment88.6
- Expected Years of Schooling83.6
- Education Spending65.9
- Basic Access76.1
- Violent Crime99.0
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism77.8
- Law Enforcement & Order61.9
- Road Safety82.5
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes91.7
- Coverage & Access89.0
- Health Workforce & Facilities63.1
- Spending & Investment31.8
- Financial Protection90.6
- Personal Income Tax45.5
- Capital Gains & Dividends75.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax92.9
- Corporate & Social Security37.1
- Rule of Law & Property Rights55.4
- Political Stability77.8
- Institutions & Regulation63.3
- Financial Soundness64.5
- Monetary Stability62.6
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education79.0
- Healthcare75.0
- Safety84.7
- Quality of Life78.0
- Cost of living61.3
- Passport93.6
- Passport93.6
- Quality of Life78.0
- Safety84.7
- Healthcare75.0
- Purchasing power & price stability57.6
- Education79.0
- Wealth Protection68.1
- Tax64.6
- Cost of living61.3
- Healthcare75.0
- Safety84.7
- Quality of Life78.0
- Tax64.6
- Wealth Protection68.1
- Affordable Prices60.8
- Price Stability62.6
- Purchasing power56.4
At a glance
Entering Croatia
- Visa-free: 92 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 105 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 3/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Stay & work permit for self-employed / own-company owner
- Temporary Stay of Digital Nomads
Frequently asked questions about Croatia
What is the capital of Croatia?
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
What is the population of Croatia?
According to the World Bank, Croatia had a population of 3,876,200 in 2025.
What is the official language of Croatia?
The official language of Croatia is Croatian.
What currency does Croatia use?
Croatia uses the Euro (EUR).
Does Croatia allow dual citizenship?
Croatians may hold another citizenship, but most naturalising foreigners must renounce theirs; emigrants, their descendants and ethnic Croats abroad are exempt.
How strong is the Croatia passport?
The Croatia passport ranks #8 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 197 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Croatia passport holders?
Holders of the Croatia passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 18 destinations and need an e-Visa for 32. Full list: Croatia passport page.
How many passports can enter Croatia without applying for a visa in advance?
92 of 197 passports can enter Croatia without applying for a consular visa in advance: 92 visa-free. 105 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Croatia offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Croatia: Stay & work permit for self-employed / own-company owner and Temporary Stay of Digital Nomads. Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Croatia?
In Croatia, an application under Temporary Stay of Digital Nomads takes about 5–12 months (reference processing time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Croatia?
In Croatia, Temporary Stay of Digital Nomads requires 183 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Croatia?
All 2 programmes can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Croatia strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Croatia is strongest on the Passport Index (#8 of 198) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#126 of 200).
How does Croatia rank for quality of life?
Croatia scores 78.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #40 of 211.
Is Croatia expensive to live in?
Croatia scores 61.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #126 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Croatia?
Croatia scores 84.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #53 of 203.
How does Croatia rank for healthcare?
Croatia scores 75.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #32 of 192.
How does Croatia rank for education?
Croatia scores 79.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #32 of 191.
How does Croatia rank on taxes?
Croatia scores 64.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #91 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Croatia rank for wealth protection?
Croatia scores 68.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #74 of 205.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
