Disability statistics reveal nearly 19% of Croatia's population is affected

According to the latest report from the Croatian Institute of Public Health (HZJZ), 730,987 people in Croatia were registered with a disability as of September 28, 2026. This figure represents 18.9% of the total population, meaning nearly one in five citizens is affected.

Demographic data shows that 52.8% of those registered are men and 47.2% are women. Age is a significant factor, with 49.1% of the disabled population being 65 years or older. The working-age group (20 to 64 years) accounts for 38.6%, while those under 20 make up 12.3%.

Geographically, the City of Zagreb has the highest absolute number of people with disabilities (125,876), followed by Split-Dalmatia County (87,249). However, by percentage of total population, Šibenik-Knin County has the highest rate at 24.4%, followed closely by Požega-Slavonia County at 24.3%.