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Population
Surface area
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Croatia’s population is about 5,060× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 3,865,436.
Croatia’s surface area is about 179,735× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 88,070 km².
Vatican City State (Holy See)’s population density is about 35.5× that of Croatia, a difference of 1,515 /km².
Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Vatican City State (Holy See), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
GDP per capita data is unavailable for Vatican City State (Holy See), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Zagreb
Vatican City
3,866,200
764
88,070 km²
0 km²
43.9 /km²
1,559 /km²
$92.98 billion · 2024
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$24,050 · 2024
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Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
Croatian
Vatican
+385
+379
.hr
.va
HR / HRV
VA / VAT
Europe/Zagreb
Europe/Vatican
Hrvatska
Vaticano
| Measure | Croatia | Vatican City State (Holy See) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Zagreb | Vatican City |
| Population | 3,866,200 | 764 |
| Surface area | 88,070 km² | 0 km² |
| Population density | 43.9 /km² | 1,559 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $92.98 billion · 2024 | — |
| GDP per capita | $24,050 · 2024 | — |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Croatian | Vatican |
| Phone code | +385 | +379 |
| Internet domain | .hr | .va |
| ISO codes | HR / HRV | VA / VAT |
| Time zone | Europe/Zagreb | Europe/Vatican |
| Native name | Hrvatska | Vaticano |
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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 →Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world, an independent enclave within the city of Rome and the spiritual and administrative heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Ruled by the Pope, it is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and priceless treasures of art and faith. Despite its tiny size, its influence is global.
Full Vatican City State (Holy See) 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 Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vatican City.
Vatican City State (Holy See) has a recorded population of approximately 764 people.
Vatican City State (Holy See) covers an area of about 0 km².
Vatican City State (Holy See) has a population density of roughly 1,559 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Vatican City State (Holy See) is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vaticano.
People from Vatican City State (Holy See) are referred to as Vatican.
The international dialing code for Vatican City State (Holy See) is +379.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vatican City State (Holy See) is .va.
Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Europe/Vatican time zone.
Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world, an independent enclave within the city of Rome and the spiritual and administrative heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Ruled by the Pope, it is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and priceless treasures of art and faith. Despite its tiny size, its influence is global.