Zagreb population for Eurostat's city geography in Croatia was 764,286 on 1 January 2022.
Its average annual rent for housing is €137.94 per m² (2022) — 11th highest of the 168 cities reporting this Eurostat field.
Its 1991–2020 climate normal is a mean annual temperature of 11.4 °C with 933 mm of precipitation a year (Copernicus ERA5-Land).
In its wider region (NUTS HR050), GDP was €37,500 per inhabitant (2024, Eurostat) — a regional figure, not a city value.
This profile reports 39 of the 50 indicators currently tracked for European cities; the rest are not reported for Zagreb. Source: official datasets listed in the source registry.
Population & demographics
Population on 1 January, total
#10 of 426 · 98th pct · #1 in Croatia
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
#164 of 381 · 57th pct · #2 in Croatia
1,192
persons per km2 · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Population on 1 January, total
Zagreb: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 764,286. Higher than 416 of 426 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 38,669 to 3,677,472; median 104,735.
38,669
3,677,472
median 104,735
Zagreb: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 764,286 Higher than 416 of 426 records in the same comparison group Median 104,735
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
Zagreb: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 1,192. Higher than 217 of 381 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 28 to 9,215; median 1,069.
28
9,215
median 1,069
Zagreb: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 1,192 Higher than 217 of 381 records in the same comparison group Median 1,069
Climate (ERA5-Land normals)
Zagreb climate by month Zagreb monthly 1991-2020 normals. Temperature 0.6°C to 22.2°C; warmest Jul, coldest Jan. Precipitation up to 98mm per month.
25 100 20 80 15 60 10 40 5 20 0 0
°C
mm
J F M A M J J A S O N D
● mean temperature (°C, left) · ▮ precipitation (mm, right) Zagreb monthly climate normals Month Temp Precip Jan 0.6°C 54mm Feb 2.2°C 60mm Mar 6.5°C 63mm Apr 11.3°C 71mm May 15.9°C 91mm Jun 20.0°C 90mm Jul 22.2°C 81mm Aug 22.1°C 85mm Sep 16.8°C 98mm Oct 11.7°C 83mm Nov 6.5°C 85mm Dec 1.5°C 72mm
ERA5-Land 1991–2020 normals.
Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#221 of 601 · 63rd pct · #2 in Croatia
11.5
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#417 of 601 · 30th pct · #2 in Croatia
0.6
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#168 of 601 · 72nd pct · #2 in Croatia
22.2
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land reanalysis total precipitation at the city centroid grid cell; not station weather.
#152 of 601 · 75th pct · #1 in Croatia
933
mm per year · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land mean surface solar radiation; this is irradiance, NOT sunshine hours.
#231 of 601 · 62nd pct · #2 in Croatia
149
W per m2 · centroid · 1991-2020
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Zagreb: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 11.5. Higher than 380 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3 to 24.5; median 10.6.
1.3
24.5
median 10.6
Zagreb: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 11.5 Higher than 380 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 10.6
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Zagreb: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 0.6. Higher than 183 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range -9.3 to 13.5; median 2.6.
-9.3
13.5
median 2.6
Zagreb: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 0.6 Higher than 183 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 2.6
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Zagreb: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 22.2. Higher than 433 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.5 to 38.1; median 19.3.
12.5
38.1
median 19.3
Zagreb: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 22.2 Higher than 433 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 19.3
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
Zagreb: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 933. Higher than 449 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 261 to 2,516; median 816.
261
2,516
median 816
Zagreb: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 933 Higher than 449 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 816
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
Zagreb: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 149. Higher than 370 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 96 to 230; median 136.
96
230
median 136
Zagreb: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 149 Higher than 370 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 136
Air quality (EEA annualized)
Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#4 of 329 · 99th pct · #1 in Croatia
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#274 of 281 · 2nd pct · #3 in Croatia
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#54 of 298 · 82nd pct · #2 in Croatia
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Zagreb: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 33. Higher than 325 of 329 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 35; median 16.
5
35
median 16
Zagreb: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 33 Higher than 325 of 329 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Zagreb: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 38. Higher than 7 of 281 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 33 to 81; median 52.
33
81
median 52
Zagreb: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 38 Higher than 7 of 281 records in the same comparison group Median 52
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Zagreb: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 14. Higher than 244 of 298 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 3 to 22; median 9.
3
22
median 9
Zagreb: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 14 Higher than 244 of 298 records in the same comparison group Median 9
Housing & living costs
Average annual rent for housing per m2
#11 of 168 · 93rd pct · #1 in Croatia
€137.94
EUR per m2 per year · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Average annual rent for housing per m2
Zagreb: Average annual rent for housing per m2 in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: €137.94. Higher than 157 of 168 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €5.90 to €230.00; median €9.10.
€5.90
€230.00
median €9.10
Zagreb: Average annual rent for housing per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb €137.94 Higher than 157 of 168 records in the same comparison group Median €9.10
Unemployment rate
Eurostat city or greater-city unemployment rate for the stated year; national definitions and observation flags still apply.
#188 of 288 · 34th pct · #3 in Croatia
5.6%e
of population · 2022
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Workplace-based jobs reported for the Eurostat city or greater-city geography; not employed residents or job openings.
#9 of 411 · 98th pct · #1 in Croatia
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Unemployment rate
Zagreb: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 5.6%. Higher than 99 of 288 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3% to 33.0%; median 7.8%.
1.3%
33.0%
median 7.8%
Zagreb: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 5.6% Higher than 99 of 288 records in the same comparison group Median 7.8%
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Zagreb: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 610,001. Higher than 402 of 411 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 8,769 to 2,091,000; median 54,000.
8,769
2,091,000
median 54,000
Zagreb: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 610,001 Higher than 402 of 411 records in the same comparison group Median 54,000
Education
Share of students in higher education in the total population
#87 of 301 · 71st pct · #3 in Croatia
104e
students per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share of students in higher education in the total population
Zagreb: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 104. Higher than 214 of 301 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 579; median 62.
0
579
median 62
Zagreb: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 104 Higher than 214 of 301 records in the same comparison group Median 62
Number of registered cars per 1000 population
Registered cars per resident, not congestion, traffic speed or household car access.
#238 of 247 · 4th pct · #5 in Croatia
367e
cars per 1000 population · 2022
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Small annual rates can be volatile; do not present as a full traffic-safety score.
#98 of 358 · 70th pct · #3 in Croatia
0e
deaths per 10000 population · 2022
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Reported Eurostat infrastructure length; not a cycling-mode-share or safety measure.
#134 of 328 · 59th pct · #1 in Croatia
Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone
#11 of 73 · 85th pct · #1 in Croatia
Cost of a taxi ride of 5 km to the centre at daytime
#33 of 75 · 56th pct · #2 in Croatia
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of registered cars per 1000 population
Zagreb: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 367. Higher than 9 of 247 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 272 to 4,237; median 479.
272
4,237
median 479
Zagreb: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 367 Higher than 9 of 247 records in the same comparison group Median 479
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Zagreb: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 0. Higher than 252 of 358 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 2; median 0.
0
2
median 0
Zagreb: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 0 Higher than 252 of 358 records in the same comparison group Median 0
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Zagreb: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 493. Higher than 194 of 328 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 1,073,473; median 138.
0
1,073,473
median 138
Zagreb: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 493 Higher than 194 of 328 records in the same comparison group Median 138
Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone
Zagreb: Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: €53. Higher than 62 of 73 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €10 to €100; median €29.
€10
€100
median €29
Zagreb: Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb €53 Higher than 62 of 73 records in the same comparison group Median €29
Cost of a taxi ride of 5 km to the centre at daytime
Zagreb: Cost of a taxi ride of 5 km to the centre at daytime in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: €7. Higher than 42 of 75 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €3 to €32; median €6.
€3
€32
median €6
Zagreb: Cost of a taxi ride of 5 km to the centre at daytime in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb €7 Higher than 42 of 75 records in the same comparison group Median €6
Country price context (PPP)
Country price level index for GDP
71
EU27_2020=100 · HR · 2024
Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents
Cinema-seat capacity per resident; not annual attendance or a culture score.
#172 of 267 · 36th pct · #5 in Croatia
12e
seats per 1000 residents · 2022
Cinema attendance per year
Culture attendance count where reported; not a full cultural-offer index.
#12 of 246 · 95th pct · #1 in Croatia
1,400,833
visits per year · 2022
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Library distribution points where reported; not library visits or service quality.
#1 of 425 · 100th pct · #1 in Croatia
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents
Zagreb: Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 12. Higher than 95 of 267 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 89; median 16.
0
89
median 16
Zagreb: Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 12 Higher than 95 of 267 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Cinema attendance per year
Zagreb: Cinema attendance per year in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 1,400,833. Higher than 234 of 246 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 8,226,299; median 239,309.
0
8,226,299
median 239,309
Zagreb: Cinema attendance per year in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 1,400,833 Higher than 234 of 246 records in the same comparison group Median 239,309
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Zagreb: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 336. Higher than 424 of 425 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1 to 336; median 8.
1
336
median 8
Zagreb: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 336 Higher than 424 of 425 records in the same comparison group Median 8
Resident perception survey
Zagreb resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
9.6%
somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
26.5%
very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
16.2%
rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
43.1%
very satisfied with the noise level in the city
16.9%
rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
41.5%
very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
15%
rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
41.1%
strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
52.3%
somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
33.7%
Feel safe at night — strongly agree
39.9%
Feel safe at night — somewhat agree
38.8%
Transport affordable — strongly agree
40.9%
Transport affordable — somewhat agree
43.4%
Zagreb resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 9.6% somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 26.5% very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 16.2% rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 43.1% very satisfied with the noise level in the city 16.9% rather satisfied with the noise level in the city 41.5% very satisfied with cleanliness in the city 15% rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city 41.1% strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 52.3% somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 33.7% Feel safe at night — strongly agree 39.9% Feel safe at night — somewhat agree 38.8% Transport affordable — strongly agree 40.9% Transport affordable — somewhat agree 43.4%
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Zagreb: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 9.6%. Higher than 24 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.9% to 23.6%; median 9.7%.
2.9%
23.6%
median 9.7%
Zagreb: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 9.6% Higher than 24 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 9.7%
Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Zagreb: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 26.5%. Higher than 31 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6% to 47%; median 25.4%.
6%
47%
median 25.4%
Zagreb: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 26.5% Higher than 31 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 25.4%
Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Zagreb: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 16.2%. Higher than 20 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.6% to 49.2%; median 18.9%.
2.6%
49.2%
median 18.9%
Zagreb: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 16.2% Higher than 20 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 18.9%
Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Zagreb: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 43.1%. Higher than 22 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 14.2% to 61.7%; median 45.5%.
14.2%
61.7%
median 45.5%
Zagreb: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 43.1% Higher than 22 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city
Zagreb: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 16.9%. Higher than 17 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.7% to 33%; median 18.7%.
7.7%
33%
median 18.7%
Zagreb: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 16.9% Higher than 17 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 18.7%
Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
Zagreb: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 41.5%. Higher than 13 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 21.1% to 61.3%; median 45.5%.
21.1%
61.3%
median 45.5%
Zagreb: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 41.5% Higher than 13 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Zagreb: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 15%. Higher than 22 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.2% to 52.6%; median 15.9%.
2.2%
52.6%
median 15.9%
Zagreb: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 15% Higher than 22 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 15.9%
Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Zagreb: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 41.1%. Higher than 15 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4% to 66.5%; median 45.2%.
4%
66.5%
median 45.2%
Zagreb: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 41.1% Higher than 15 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.2%
Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Zagreb: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 52.3%. Higher than 23 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 15.6% to 73.9%; median 53.4%.
15.6%
73.9%
median 53.4%
Zagreb: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 52.3% Higher than 23 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 53.4%
Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Zagreb: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 33.7%. Higher than 22 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 18.2% to 54.5%; median 34.6%.
18.2%
54.5%
median 34.6%
Zagreb: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 33.7% Higher than 22 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 34.6%
Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Zagreb: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 39.9%. Higher than 40 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.2% to 54.1%; median 24.6%.
7.2%
54.1%
median 24.6%
Zagreb: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 39.9% Higher than 40 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 24.6%
Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Zagreb: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 38.8%. Higher than 20 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 26.1% to 58.5%; median 39.7%.
26.1%
58.5%
median 39.7%
Zagreb: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 38.8% Higher than 20 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 39.7%
Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable
Zagreb: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 40.9%. Higher than 43 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.5% to 68.3%; median 28.9%.
7.5%
68.3%
median 28.9%
Zagreb: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 40.9% Higher than 43 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 28.9%
Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable
Zagreb: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Zagreb: 43.4%. Higher than 38 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 21.1% to 52.6%; median 38.1%.
21.1%
52.6%
median 38.1%
Zagreb: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Zagreb 43.4% Higher than 38 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 38.1%
Regional context (NUTS) Values describe the city's NUTS region, not the city itself
Regional GDP per inhabitant
€37,500
EUR per inhabitant · HR050 · 2024
Life expectancy at birth, both sexes
Common questions What is the population of Zagreb? Zagreb had a population of 764,286 on 1 January 2022 (Eurostat city figure), the 10th largest of the 426 reporting city records in the same year.
What is the climate of Zagreb? Its 1991–2020 ERA5-Land normal is a mean annual temperature of 11.5 °C (January 0.6 °C, July 22.2 °C) with 933 mm of precipitation a year. This is reanalysis, not station weather.
How much is rent in Zagreb? Eurostat reports an average annual rent of €137.94 per m² (2022), 11th highest of the 168 reporting city records in the same year. This is a single reported field, not a full housing-cost basket.
Not reported for this city: Births & deaths, Tourism. Eurostat Urban Audit coverage is voluntary, so some indicators are unavailable for some cities.
Eurostat flags: e = estimated
Every figure is an official indicator with its source linked. Ranks compare only records with the same reference year and geography grain. See the methodology .
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