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CroatiavsPortugal

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

Portugal is higher

Portugal records 10,694,681, about 2.77× the other value.

Surface area

Portugal is higher

Portugal records 92,230 km², about 1.05× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Portugal is higher

Portugal records $313.27 billion, about 3.37× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇭🇷 Croatia3,866,200
🇵🇹 Portugal10,694,681

Portugal’s population is 177% larger than that of Croatia, a difference of 6,828,481.

Surface area

🇭🇷 Croatia88,070 km²
🇵🇹 Portugal92,230 km²

Portugal’s surface area is 4.7% larger than that of Croatia, a difference of 4,160 km².

Population density

🇭🇷 Croatia43.9 /km²
🇵🇹 Portugal116 /km²

Portugal’s population density is 164% higher than that of Croatia, a difference of 72.1 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇭🇷 Croatia$92.98 billion · 2024
🇵🇹 Portugal$313.27 billion · 2024

Portugal’s nominal GDP is 237% larger than that of Croatia, a difference of $220.29 billion.

GDP per capita

🇭🇷 Croatia$24,050 · 2024
🇵🇹 Portugal$29,292 · 2024

Portugal’s GDP per capita is 22% higher than that of Croatia, a difference of $5,242.

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

Lisbon

Population

3,866,200

10,694,681

Surface area

88,070 km²

92,230 km²

Population density

43.9 /km²

116 /km²

Nominal GDP

$92.98 billion · 2024

$313.27 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$24,050 · 2024

$29,292 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Croatian

Portuguese

Phone code

+385

+351

Internet domain

.hr

.pt

ISO codes

HR / HRV

PT / PRT

Time zone

Europe/Zagreb

Atlantic/Azores, Atlantic/Madeira (+1 more)

Native name

Hrvatska

Portugal

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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 Portugal

Portugal, a sun‑kissed corner of southwestern Europe, blends medieval charm with vibrant modern life, offering a journey through history, culture, and pristine landscapes.

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Croatia & Portugal: 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 Portugal?

The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.

What is the population of Portugal?

Portugal has a recorded population of approximately 10,694,681 people.

How big is Portugal?

Portugal covers an area of about 92,230 km².

What is the population density of Portugal?

Portugal has a population density of roughly 116 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Portugal?

Portugal has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $313.27 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Portugal?

Portugal has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,292.

What currency is used in Portugal?

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

Where is Portugal located?

Portugal is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What are people from Portugal called?

People from Portugal are referred to as Portuguese.

What is the phone calling code for Portugal?

The international dialing code for Portugal is +351.

What is the internet domain for Portugal?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Portugal is .pt.

What time zone is Portugal in?

Portugal spans 3 time zones including Atlantic/Azores, Atlantic/Madeira, Europe/Lisbon.

What is Portugal known for?

Portugal, a sun‑kissed corner of southwestern Europe, blends medieval charm with vibrant modern life, offering a journey through history, culture, and pristine landscapes.