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CroatiavsSerbia

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

Serbia is higher

Serbia records 6,586,476, about 1.70× the other value.

Surface area

Croatia is higher

Croatia records 88,070 km², about 1.04× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Croatia is higher

Croatia records $92.98 billion, about 1.03× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇭🇷 Croatia3,866,200
🇷🇸 Serbia6,586,476

Serbia’s population is 70% larger than that of Croatia, a difference of 2,720,276.

Surface area

🇭🇷 Croatia88,070 km²
🇷🇸 Serbia84,990 km²

Croatia’s surface area is 3.6% larger than that of Serbia, a difference of 3,080 km².

Population density

🇭🇷 Croatia43.9 /km²
🇷🇸 Serbia77.5 /km²

Serbia’s population density is 77% higher than that of Croatia, a difference of 33.6 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇭🇷 Croatia$92.98 billion · 2024
🇷🇸 Serbia$90.10 billion · 2024

Croatia’s nominal GDP is 3.2% larger than that of Serbia, a difference of $2.89 billion.

GDP per capita

🇭🇷 Croatia$24,050 · 2024
🇷🇸 Serbia$13,679 · 2024

Croatia’s GDP per capita is 76% higher than that of Serbia, a difference of $10,371.

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

Belgrade

Population

3,866,200

6,586,476

Surface area

88,070 km²

84,990 km²

Population density

43.9 /km²

77.5 /km²

Nominal GDP

$92.98 billion · 2024

$90.10 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$24,050 · 2024

$13,679 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Serbian dinar · RSD · din

Nationality

Croatian

Serbian

Phone code

+385

+381

Internet domain

.hr

.rs

ISO codes

HR / HRV

RS / SRB

Time zone

Europe/Zagreb

Europe/Belgrade

Native name

Hrvatska

Србија

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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 Serbia

Serbia, officially the Republic of Serbia, is a landlocked country situated at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, in the Balkans. It is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning natural landscapes.

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Croatia & Serbia: 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 Serbia?

The capital of Serbia is Belgrade.

What is the population of Serbia?

Serbia has a recorded population of approximately 6,586,476 people.

How big is Serbia?

Serbia covers an area of about 84,990 km².

What is the population density of Serbia?

Serbia has a population density of roughly 77.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Serbia?

Serbia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $90.10 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Serbia?

Serbia has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,679.

What currency is used in Serbia?

Serbia uses the Serbian dinar (RSD), with the symbol din.

Where is Serbia located?

Serbia is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Serbia?

The native name of Serbia is Србија.

What are people from Serbia called?

People from Serbia are referred to as Serbian.

What is the phone calling code for Serbia?

The international dialing code for Serbia is +381.

What is the internet domain for Serbia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Serbia is .rs.

What time zone is Serbia in?

Serbia uses the Europe/Belgrade time zone.

What is Serbia known for?

Serbia, officially the Republic of Serbia, is a landlocked country situated at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, in the Balkans. It is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning natural landscapes.