Employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level in Croatia
Croatia: Employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level was 1,702 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
1,702 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
30th
of 47 countries
All-time high
1,763 Thousand persons
in 2008
All-time low
1,507 Thousand persons
in 2013
Years of data
24
2002–2025
Employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level in Croatia, 2002–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Croatia recorded 1,702 Thousand persons for employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level in Croatia peaked at 1,763 Thousand persons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,507 Thousand persons, in 2013.
That places Croatia 30th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level in Croatia, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,521 Thousand persons | — |
| 2003 | 1,538 Thousand persons | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 1,583 Thousand persons | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 1,573 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 1,586 Thousand persons | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 1,734 Thousand persons | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 1,763 Thousand persons | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 1,741 Thousand persons | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 1,675 Thousand persons | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 1,620 Thousand persons | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 1,554 Thousand persons | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 1,507 Thousand persons | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 1,537 Thousand persons | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 1,552 Thousand persons | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 1,546 Thousand persons | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 1,562 Thousand persons | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 1,575 Thousand persons | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 1,588 Thousand persons | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 1,564 Thousand persons | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 1,584 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 1,607 Thousand persons | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 1,620 Thousand persons | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 1,684 Thousand persons | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 1,702 Thousand persons | +1.1% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 1,702 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,014 Thousand persons, 56% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 1,702 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,340 Thousand persons, 39% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,630 Thousand persons | 1,521 Thousand persons | 1,763 Thousand persons | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,572 Thousand persons | 1,507 Thousand persons | 1,675 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,627 Thousand persons | 1,564 Thousand persons | 1,702 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
More work & labour data for Croatia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.8211 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.811 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8313 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0158 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 2,468 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 992.92 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,070 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1,071 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 2,141 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level in Croatia?
- Employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level in Croatia was 1,702 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,763 Thousand persons in 2008.
- What is the lowest employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,507 Thousand persons in 2013.
- How does Croatia rank for employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level?
- Croatia ranks 30th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Croatia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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