Zagreb Population 2026 capital

Zagreb has a population of 663,592, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇭🇷 Croatia, located in Zagreb. Roughly 17% of Croatia's population lives here. Zagreb is the capital of Croatia.

Location of Zagreb. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

663,592

Rank in Croatia

Coordinates

45.81°N, 15.98°E

~135 m elevation · Europe/Zagreb

Other big cities in Zagreb

City	Population	Rank in Croatia
Sesvete	55,313	#6

Cities near Zagreb

Sesvete55,313 people · ~11 km away
Velika Gorica30,036 people · ~14 km away
Zaprešić18,768 people · ~14 km away
Samobor16,911 people · ~20 km away
Karlovac41,869 people · ~49 km away
Sisak27,859 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zagreb?

Zagreb has a population of 663,592 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Croatia.

What region is Zagreb in?

Zagreb is located in Zagreb, Croatia.

Is Zagreb the capital of Croatia?

Yes, Zagreb is the capital of Croatia.

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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