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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Croatia’s population is 112% larger than that of North Macedonia, a difference of 2,041,841.
Croatia’s surface area is 243% larger than that of North Macedonia, a difference of 62,360 km².
North Macedonia’s population density is 62% higher than that of Croatia, a difference of 27.1 /km².
Croatia’s nominal GDP is 449% larger than that of North Macedonia, a difference of $76.03 billion.
Croatia’s GDP per capita is 159% higher than that of North Macedonia, a difference of $14,759.
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Zagreb
Skopje
3,866,200
1,824,359
88,070 km²
25,710 km²
43.9 /km²
71 /km²
$92.98 billion · 2024
$16.95 billion · 2024
$24,050 · 2024
$9,292 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Denar · MKD · ден
Croatian
Macedonian
+385
+389
.hr
.mk
HR / HRV
MK / MKD
Europe/Zagreb
Europe/Skopje
Hrvatska
Северна Македонија
| Measure | Croatia | North Macedonia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Zagreb | Skopje |
| Population | 3,866,200 | 1,824,359 |
| Surface area | 88,070 km² | 25,710 km² |
| Population density | 43.9 /km² | 71 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $92.98 billion · 2024 | $16.95 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $24,050 · 2024 | $9,292 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Denar · MKD · ден |
| Nationality | Croatian | Macedonian |
| Phone code | +385 | +389 |
| Internet domain | .hr | .mk |
| ISO codes | HR / HRV | MK / MKD |
| Time zone | Europe/Zagreb | Europe/Skopje |
| Native name | Hrvatska | Северна Македонија |
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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 →North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, is a country in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. It is a landlocked country, bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west. The country gained its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
Full North Macedonia profile →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.
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.
North Macedonia has a recorded population of approximately 1,824,359 people.
North Macedonia covers an area of about 25,710 km².
North Macedonia has a population density of roughly 71 /km² (people per square kilometre).
North Macedonia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $16.95 billion as of 2024.
North Macedonia has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,292.
North Macedonia uses the Denar (MKD), with the symbol ден.
North Macedonia is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of North Macedonia is Северна Македонија.
People from North Macedonia are referred to as Macedonian.
The international dialing code for North Macedonia is +389.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for North Macedonia is .mk.
North Macedonia uses the Europe/Skopje time zone.
North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, is a country in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. It is a landlocked country, bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west. The country gained its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.