Rijeka Population 2026
Rijeka has a population of 107,964, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇭🇷 Croatia, located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar. Roughly 2.8% of Croatia's population lives here. It is about 6.1× smaller than Zagreb, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
107,964
Rank in Croatia
#3
Coordinates
45.33°N, 14.44°E
~12 m elevation · Europe/Zagreb
Distance to capital (Zagreb)
131 km
81 miles, straight line
Cities near Rijeka
FAQ
What is the population of Rijeka?
Rijeka has a population of 107,964 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Croatia.
What region is Rijeka in?
Rijeka is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia.
Is Rijeka the capital of Croatia?
No, the capital of Croatia is Zagreb, about 131 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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