Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Croatia
Croatia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) was 147,483 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Croatia, 1993–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Croatia stood at 147,483. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Croatia peaked at 212,986 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 147,483, in 2023.
That places Croatia 142nd out of 218 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 30 years of available data.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Croatia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 206,976 | — |
| 1994 | 212,986 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 210,212 | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 207,890 | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 203,933 | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 206,121 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 202,999 | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 199,084 | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 195,638 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 193,179 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 192,004 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 196,253 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 194,748 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 190,693 | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 182,296 | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 174,192 | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 167,452 | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 162,186 | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 159,945 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 160,275 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 160,819 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 162,355 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 162,519 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 162,955 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 161,740 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 159,336 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 156,627 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 151,652 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 149,084 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 147,483 | -1.1% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 147,483 is below the median for high income countries, which is 236,668, 62% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 147,483 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 432,238, 34% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 207,302 | 202,999 | 212,986 | 7 |
| 2000s | 190,899 | 174,192 | 199,084 | 9 |
| 2010s | 161,958 | 159,336 | 167,452 | 10 |
| 2020s | 151,212 | 147,483 | 156,627 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
More education data for Croatia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 53,231 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 172 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 59,775 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 55,903 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 325,996 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 147,483 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.07 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0382 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Croatia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Croatia was 147,483 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 212,986 in 1994.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 147,483 in 2023.
- How does Croatia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Croatia ranks 142nd out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Croatia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release