Dubrovnik Population 2026

Dubrovnik has a population of 26,922, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇭🇷 Croatia, located in Dubrovnik-Neretva. Roughly 0.7% of Croatia's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Zagreb, the country's biggest city.

Location of Dubrovnik (capital Zagreb shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

26,922

Rank in Croatia

#15

Coordinates

42.64°N, 18.11°E

~9 m elevation · Europe/Zagreb

Distance to capital (Zagreb)

392 km

243 miles, straight line

Cities near Dubrovnik

Solin20,996 people · ~165 km away
Split149,830 people · ~166 km away
Šibenik31,115 people · ~217 km away
Slavonski Brod45,005 people · ~280 km away
Zadar67,309 people · ~285 km away
Đakovo16,875 people · ~298 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dubrovnik?

Dubrovnik has a population of 26,922 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Croatia.

What region is Dubrovnik in?

Dubrovnik is located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia.

Is Dubrovnik the capital of Croatia?

No, the capital of Croatia is Zagreb, about 392 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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