Croatia Generation Breakdown 2026: How Many Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers?
In Croatia, Baby Boomers are the largest generation: 908,550 people, 23.8% of the population.
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). See the population pyramid for Croatia.
- Gen Beta — 46,015 (1.2%)
- Gen Alpha — 410,663 (10.7%)
- Gen Z — 649,776 (17.0%)
- Millennials — 747,332 (19.6%)
- Gen X — 859,237 (22.5%)
- Baby Boomers — 908,550 (23.8%)
- Silent Generation — 199,098 (5.2%)
- Greatest Generation — 1,674 (<0.1%)
Generation Population Distribution - Croatia
Generation Breakdown by Population - Croatia
Total Population: 3,822,345
| Generation | Birth Years | Age Range (2026) | Population | % of Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gen Beta | 2025–2039 | 0–1 years | 46,015 | 1.2% | 23,678 | 22,338 |
Gen Alpha | 2013–2024 | 2–13 years | 410,663 | 10.7% | 211,480 | 199,182 |
Gen Z | 1997–2012 | 14–29 years | 649,776 | 17.0% | 333,965 | 315,812 |
Millennials | 1981–1996 | 30–45 years | 747,332 | 19.6% | 381,343 | 365,988 |
Gen X | 1965–1980 | 46–61 years | 859,237 | 22.5% | 425,820 | 433,416 |
Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 62–80 years | 908,550 | 23.8% | 406,500 | 502,050 |
Silent Generation | 1928–1945 | 81–98 years | 199,098 | 5.2% | 62,301 | 136,798 |
Greatest Generation | before 1928 | 99+ years | 1,674 | <0.1% | 170 | 1,503 |
| Total | 3,822,345 | 100.0% | 1,845,258 | 1,977,086 | ||
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). Generation definitions: Pew Research Center (Silent–Gen Z); McCrindle Research (Gen Alpha, Gen Beta).
Croatia Generations: Frequently Asked Questions
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant).
What is the largest generation in Croatia?
Baby Boomers are the largest generation in Croatia, with 908,550 people (23.8%).
How many Gen Z, Millennials and Baby Boomers are in Croatia?
Croatia has 649,776 Gen Z, 747,332 Millennials and 908,550 Baby Boomers.
What share of Croatia is Gen Z, and how does it rank?
Gen Z is 17.0% of Croatia, the 25th-lowest Gen Z share of the 194 countries.
How do the youngest and oldest generations compare in Croatia?
The youngest generations, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta, together number 456,678 in Croatia, versus 200,772 in the oldest two, the Silent and Greatest generations.
How does the largest generation in Croatia compare with the world?
Baby Boomers are 23.8% of Croatia, compared with 11.8% worldwide.
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