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Zagreb Population 2026

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πŸ“Š Base data: 2026-05-20 β€’ Sources: UN World Population Prospects & World Bank β€’ Model updated May 2026

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Births Today
15
+0.0002/sec
Live
Population
766,249
Estimated
Deaths Today
21
-0.0003/sec
Live
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Coordinates
45.813100, 15.977200
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Time Zone
Europe/Zagreb
UTC+2:00
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Life Expectancy
78.0 years
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Birth / Death Rate
8.5 / 12
per 1,000 / year
How many people live in Zagreb? As of September 2026, Zagreb, Croatia has an estimated population of 766,249. Applying national demographic rates to the city baseline gives a model estimate of about 18 births and 25 deaths per day. Average life expectancy is 78.0 years. Figures are estimates based on UN & World Bank demographic rates β€” see methodology.
βœ“ Methodology disclosedDataset/model last materially updated May 20, 2026 Β· Methodology Β· Data Sources
πŸ“ŠMethodology: Live counters estimate births and deaths using annual demographic rates applied to the base population. Births are calculated as (population Γ— birth rate Γ· 1000) Γ· 365.25 Γ· 24 Γ· 60 Γ· 60 per second. Deaths use the same formula with the death rate. Population change is the net difference between cumulative births and deaths since the baseline data date. These are statistical approximations, not live vital-registration data.
⚠️Data Transparency: The population figure for Zagreb (767,131) comes from our city database (SimpleMaps World Cities Database) and may differ from official census figures. Birth rate (8.5/1,000) and death rate (12/1,000) are country-level averages from UN World Population Prospects & World Bank applied to all cities in Croatia β€” individual city rates may vary. Life expectancy (78.0 yrs) is also a national estimate. Live counters are mathematical estimates from our baseline date (2026-05-20), not live vital-registration. City data: SimpleMaps World Cities Database. Demographic rates: UN World Population Prospects & World Bank. Displayed times use the closest available timezone data and may be approximate for some cities.
⏳ Day Progress β€” 20h 48m passed 86.7%

πŸ“… Data last updated: May 20, 2026 β€’ ⏱️ Counters calculate from this baseline

Demographic Model Inputs

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Birth Rate
8.5
per 1,000 / year Β· national input
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Death Rate
12.0
per 1,000 / year Β· national input
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Life Expectancy
78.0 yrs
national estimate
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Natural Change
-0.35%
births minus deaths; migration excluded

Important: These are model inputs, not a measured city age profile. Country-level birth, death and life-expectancy values are applied to the city baseline because city-level vital statistics are not available consistently for every location in this dataset.

Yearly Statistics

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Births per Year
6,513
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Deaths per Year
9,195
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Net Change / Year
-2,682
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Natural Increase
-0.35%

This Year (2026)

Births This Year
2,137
Population
766,249
Deaths This Year
3,017

Baseline & Model Scope

The imported city population is the baseline observation used by this page. We do not present reconstructed historical city populations as observed facts because applying today's national birth/death rates backward would not account for migration, boundary changes or historical rate changes.

Natural-Change Scenario

If current national birth and death rates stayed constant and migration were ignored, the model would produce 756,447 by 2030, 730,385 by 2040, and 705,220 by 2050. This is a scenario calculation, not an official forecast. It assumes constant rates and excludes migration, boundary changes, policy and economic shifts.

Zagreb is a medium-sized city located in Croatia. With an estimated population of 767,131 people, it represents a significant urban center within the country. The city operates in the Europe/Zagreb time zone (UTC+2:00), placing it among the cities that share this temporal region.

Demographically, Zagreb has a stable natural-change estimate. With a birth rate of 8.5 and a death rate of 12 per 1,000 residents annually, the population is slowly stable. The average life expectancy stands at 78.0 years, reflecting the overall health and living conditions in the region. The model estimates approximately 6,521 births and 9,206 deaths per year, resulting in a net change of -2,685 people per year.

The live counters on this page provide continuously updated estimates based on these annual rates, calculating births, deaths, and population changes from our baseline data date of 2026-05-20. These figures offer valuable insights into the demographic dynamics of Zagreb and its position within Croatia's urban landscape.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current population of Zagreb?
The estimated population of Zagreb is 766,249 as of our latest baseline data. Live counters update this estimate in real time based on birth and death rates.
How many people are born in Zagreb every day?
Approximately 18 babies are born in Zagreb each day, based on an annual birth rate of 8.5 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Zagreb every day?
Approximately 25 deaths occur in Zagreb each day, based on an annual death rate of 12 per 1,000 people.
What is the life expectancy in Zagreb?
The average life expectancy in Zagreb is 78.0 years, reflecting overall health conditions, healthcare access, and living standards in the region.
What time zone is Zagreb in?
Zagreb operates in the Europe/Zagreb time zone (UTC+2:00). This determines the local time relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Is the population of Zagreb growing or shrinking?
Using the national birth and death rates applied by this model, the natural-change component is flat or negative. This does not include migration, so it is not a complete city growth forecast.
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All live counters are statistical estimates derived from these sources. Read our full methodology for formulas, assumptions and limitations.
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