Croatian Speaking Countries (2026)

Croatian is spoken in 2 countries across 1 region (Europe). The combined population of all Croatian-speaking countries is approximately 7 million people, covering a total land area of 107,803 km².

Croatia is the largest Croatian-speaking country by population, home to 53.0% of the total Croatian-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 56,594 km².

The second most populous Croatian-speaking country is Bosnia and Herzegovina with 3,422,000 people (47.0% of total). The average population density across all Croatian-speaking countries is 68 people per km². These countries use 2 different currencies, including euro, Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark.

Countries

2

Total Population

7M

Most Populous

Croatia

Largest by Area

Croatia

Population Share by Country

Proportion of total Croatian-speaking population per country

Flag of CroatiaCroatia53.0% · 3,866,233
Flag of Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina47.0% · 3,422,000

All Croatian-Speaking Countries

#CountryPopulation
1Flag of CroatiaCroatia3,866,233
2Flag of Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina3,422,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries speak Croatian?

Croatian is an official or recognized language in 2 countries across 1 region (Europe).

What is the most populous Croatian-speaking country?

Croatia is the most populous Croatian-speaking country with a population of 3,866,233, accounting for 53.0% of all Croatian-speaking people.

What is the total population of Croatian-speaking countries?

The combined population of all 2 Croatian-speaking countries is approximately 7 million, covering a total land area of 107,803 km².

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Currencies Used

Currencies used in Croatian-speaking countries.

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