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CroatiavsSan Marino

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 113.8× the other value.

Surface area

Croatia is higher

Croatia records 88,070 km², about 1467.8× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Croatia is higher

Croatia records $92.98 billion, about 45.9× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇭🇷 Croatia3,866,200
🇸🇲 San Marino33,977

Croatia’s population is about 114× that of San Marino, a difference of 3,832,223.

Surface area

🇭🇷 Croatia88,070 km²
🇸🇲 San Marino60 km²

Croatia’s surface area is about 1,468× that of San Marino, a difference of 88,010 km².

Population density

🇭🇷 Croatia43.9 /km²
🇸🇲 San Marino566 /km²

San Marino’s population density is about 12.9× that of Croatia, a difference of 522 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇭🇷 Croatia$92.98 billion · 2024
🇸🇲 San Marino$2.03 billion · 2023

Croatia’s nominal GDP is about 45.9× that of San Marino, a difference of $90.96 billion.

GDP per capita

🇭🇷 Croatia$24,050 · 2024
🇸🇲 San Marino$59,880 · 2023

San Marino’s GDP per capita is 149% higher than that of Croatia, a difference of $35,829.

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

San Marino

Population

3,866,200

33,977

Surface area

88,070 km²

60 km²

Population density

43.9 /km²

566 /km²

Nominal GDP

$92.98 billion · 2024

$2.03 billion · 2023

GDP per capita

$24,050 · 2024

$59,880 · 2023

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Croatian

Sammarinese

Phone code

+385

+378

Internet domain

.hr

.sm

ISO codes

HR / HRV

SM / SMR

Time zone

Europe/Zagreb

Europe/San_Marino

Native name

Hrvatska

San Marino

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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 San Marino

The Most Serene Republic of San Marino, commonly called San Marino, is a microstate and an enclave surrounded by Italy, located within the Italian Peninsula on the northeastern side of the Apennines mountain range.

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Croatia & San Marino: 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 San Marino?

The capital of San Marino is San Marino.

What is the population of San Marino?

San Marino has a recorded population of approximately 33,977 people.

How big is San Marino?

San Marino covers an area of about 60 km².

What is the population density of San Marino?

San Marino has a population density of roughly 566 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of San Marino?

San Marino has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.03 billion as of 2023.

What is the GDP per capita of San Marino?

San Marino has a GDP per capita of approximately $59,880.

What currency is used in San Marino?

San Marino uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is San Marino located?

San Marino is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What are people from San Marino called?

People from San Marino are referred to as Sammarinese.

What is the phone calling code for San Marino?

The international dialing code for San Marino is +378.

What is the internet domain for San Marino?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for San Marino is .sm.

What time zone is San Marino in?

San Marino uses the Europe/San_Marino time zone.

What is San Marino known for?

The Most Serene Republic of San Marino, commonly called San Marino, is a microstate and an enclave surrounded by Italy, located within the Italian Peninsula on the northeastern side of the Apennines mountain range.