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CroatiavsMalta

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Croatia is higher

Croatia records 3,866,200, about 6.80× the other value.

Surface area

Croatia is higher

Croatia records 88,070 km², about 275.2× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Croatia is higher

Croatia records $92.98 billion, about 3.72× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇭🇷 Croatia3,866,200
🇲🇹 Malta568,847

Croatia’s population is 580% larger than that of Malta, a difference of 3,297,353.

Surface area

🇭🇷 Croatia88,070 km²
🇲🇹 Malta320 km²

Croatia’s surface area is about 275× that of Malta, a difference of 87,750 km².

Population density

🇭🇷 Croatia43.9 /km²
🇲🇹 Malta1,778 /km²

Malta’s population density is about 40.5× that of Croatia, a difference of 1,734 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇭🇷 Croatia$92.98 billion · 2024
🇲🇹 Malta$24.97 billion · 2024

Croatia’s nominal GDP is 272% larger than that of Malta, a difference of $68.01 billion.

GDP per capita

🇭🇷 Croatia$24,050 · 2024
🇲🇹 Malta$43,899 · 2024

Malta’s GDP per capita is 83% higher than that of Croatia, a difference of $19,848.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Zagreb

Valletta

Population

3,866,200

568,847

Surface area

88,070 km²

320 km²

Population density

43.9 /km²

1,778 /km²

Nominal GDP

$92.98 billion · 2024

$24.97 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$24,050 · 2024

$43,899 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Croatian

Maltese

Phone code

+385

+356

Internet domain

.hr

.mt

ISO codes

HR / HRV

MT / MLT

Time zone

Europe/Zagreb

Europe/Malta

Native name

Hrvatska

Malta

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About Croatia

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.

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About Malta

Malta is a small archipelago in the central Mediterranean that is known for its historical sites and beautiful blue seas.

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Croatia & Malta: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Croatia?

The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.

What is the population of Croatia?

Croatia has a recorded population of approximately 3,866,200 people.

How big is Croatia?

Croatia covers an area of about 88,070 km².

What is the population density of Croatia?

Croatia has a population density of roughly 43.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Croatia?

Croatia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $92.98 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Croatia?

Croatia has a GDP per capita of approximately $24,050.

What currency is used in Croatia?

Croatia uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Croatia located?

Croatia is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Croatia?

The native name of Croatia is Hrvatska.

What are people from Croatia called?

People from Croatia are referred to as Croatian.

What is the phone calling code for Croatia?

The international dialing code for Croatia is +385.

What is the internet domain for Croatia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Croatia is .hr.

What time zone is Croatia in?

Croatia uses the Europe/Zagreb time zone.

What is Croatia known for?

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.

What is the capital of Malta?

The capital of Malta is Valletta.

What is the population of Malta?

Malta has a recorded population of approximately 568,847 people.

How big is Malta?

Malta covers an area of about 320 km².

What is the population density of Malta?

Malta has a population density of roughly 1,778 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Malta?

Malta has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $24.97 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Malta?

Malta has a GDP per capita of approximately $43,899.

What currency is used in Malta?

Malta uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Malta located?

Malta is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What are people from Malta called?

People from Malta are referred to as Maltese.

What is the phone calling code for Malta?

The international dialing code for Malta is +356.

What is the internet domain for Malta?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malta is .mt.

What time zone is Malta in?

Malta uses the Europe/Malta time zone.

What is Malta known for?

Malta is a small archipelago in the central Mediterranean that is known for its historical sites and beautiful blue seas.