Croatia is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 3.8 million people (UN estimate), the 127th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1992Population: 127th
Croatiaクロアチア
Region
Southern Europe, Europe
Population
about 3.8 million (127th)
Area
56,594 km² (122nd)
UN member since
May 22, 1992
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Croatia in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 3.8 million, the 127th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/32 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 56,594 km², the 122nd largest of the 193. That is about 1/6 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 68.
Joining the United Nations
Croatia joined the United Nations on May 22, 1992.
That was 36 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia.
Think about it
Q1Compare Croatia’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Croatia on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Croatia, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 14 UN member states in Southern Europe. The one with the most people is Italy.