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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Croatia’s population is 63% larger than that of Albania, a difference of 1,489,072.
Croatia’s surface area is 206% larger than that of Albania, a difference of 59,320 km².
Albania’s population density is 88% higher than that of Croatia, a difference of 38.8 /km².
Croatia’s nominal GDP is 244% larger than that of Albania, a difference of $65.94 billion.
Croatia’s GDP per capita is 111% higher than that of Albania, a difference of $12,673.
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Tirana
Zagreb
2,377,128
3,866,200
28,750 km²
88,070 km²
82.7 /km²
43.9 /km²
$27.05 billion · 2024
$92.98 billion · 2024
$11,378 · 2024
$24,050 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Albanian lek · ALL · Lek
Euro · EUR · €
Albanian
Croatian
+355
+385
.al
.hr
AL / ALB
HR / HRV
Europe/Tirane
Europe/Zagreb
Shqipëria
Hrvatska
| Measure | Albania | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Tirana | Zagreb |
| Population | 2,377,128 | 3,866,200 |
| Surface area | 28,750 km² | 88,070 km² |
| Population density | 82.7 /km² | 43.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $27.05 billion · 2024 | $92.98 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $11,378 · 2024 | $24,050 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Albanian lek · ALL · Lek | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Albanian | Croatian |
| Phone code | +355 | +385 |
| Internet domain | .al | .hr |
| ISO codes | AL / ALB | HR / HRV |
| Time zone | Europe/Tirane | Europe/Zagreb |
| Native name | Shqipëria | Hrvatska |
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Albania, a hidden gem on the Balkan Peninsula, beckons travelers with its dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, and warm Mediterranean spirit. From ancient ruins to vibrant cities, this compact nation packs a wealth of experiences into a surprisingly small footprint.
Full Albania profile →Croatia, a jewel on the Adriatic Sea, captivates visitors with its blend of historic towns, sun‑kissed islands, and rugged inland landscapes, offering a vivid snapshot of Mediterranean charm and Central European heritage.
Full Croatia profile →The capital of Albania is Tirana.
Albania has a recorded population of approximately 2,377,128 people.
Albania covers an area of about 28,750 km².
Albania has a population density of roughly 82.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Albania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $27.05 billion as of 2024.
Albania has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,378.
Albania uses the Albanian lek (ALL), with the symbol Lek.
Albania is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Albania is Shqipëria.
People from Albania are referred to as Albanian .
The international dialing code for Albania is +355.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Albania is .al.
Albania uses the Europe/Tirane time zone.
Albania, a hidden gem on the Balkan Peninsula, beckons travelers with its dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, and warm Mediterranean spirit. From ancient ruins to vibrant cities, this compact nation packs a wealth of experiences into a surprisingly small footprint.
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
Croatia has a recorded population of approximately 3,866,200 people.
Croatia covers an area of about 88,070 km².
Croatia has a population density of roughly 43.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Croatia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $92.98 billion as of 2024.
Croatia has a GDP per capita of approximately $24,050.
Croatia uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Croatia is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Croatia is Hrvatska.
People from Croatia are referred to as Croatian.
The international dialing code for Croatia is +385.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Croatia is .hr.
Croatia uses the Europe/Zagreb time zone.
Croatia, a jewel on the Adriatic Sea, captivates visitors with its blend of historic towns, sun‑kissed islands, and rugged inland landscapes, offering a vivid snapshot of Mediterranean charm and Central European heritage.