What Languages Do They Speak In Croatia?

Explore the languages spoken in Croatia on an interactive map.

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Languages

1

Croatian

Population

3,899,000

Cost of living

~ $1545

Index: 30.9

Safety / crime index

High

Crime Index: 26.1

Language Spoken in Croatia Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
CroatianOfficial
95.2%3,711,848

Do They Speak English in Croatia?

English proficiency

Very High

Ranked #11 on the EF English Proficiency Index.

In short

In major cities, business districts, and tourist hubs across Croatia, you can usually get by very comfortably in English. Outside those areas, knowing some Croatian still helps.

FAQ

Croatia Language FAQ

Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Croatia.

  • Croatian is the main language spoken in Croatia.

  • Croatian is spoken by about 95.2% of the population in Croatia.

    That corresponds to roughly 3,711,848 people.

  • Yes, in most urban and professional settings. Outside the biggest cities, some Croatian can still be useful.

What languages do they speak in Croatia?

Croatian is the main language spoken in Croatia.

How widely spoken is Croatian in Croatia?

Croatian is spoken by about 95.2% of the population in Croatia.

That corresponds to roughly 3,711,848 people.

Can you get by with English in Croatia?

Yes, in most urban and professional settings. Outside the biggest cities, some Croatian can still be useful.

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