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Croatia international quality and mobility rankings

Overview

Croatia has received high international rankings regarding its living standards and travel accessibility.

A report by World Population Review placed Croatia 20th globally in quality of life, utilizing the Numbeo index. The ranking, which evaluates factors such as safety, climate, and healthcare, positioned the country ahead of several developed nations including Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

Additionally, the Croatian passport was ranked 16th globally in the 2026 passport mobility index. The passport offers an 86.9 percent global accessibility rate, providing visa-free or simplified entry to 118 destinations and 44 destinations with visa-on-arrival or similar regimes. Within Europe, the passport maintains 100 percent access to all destinations.

Furthering its standing in international travel and lifestyle metrics, Croatia was recognized as a top European destination in the Digital Nomad Friction Index 2026 by Holafly. The country ranked seventh in the overall global list for digital nomads.

Entities

Croatia · South Africa · Georgia · Passport Reports · Luxembourg

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Croatia ranks among top 10 global destinations for digital nomads

    The Digital Nomad Friction Index 2026 ranks Georgia as the top destination for remote workers, followed by Peru and South Africa, while Croatia ranks seventh globally.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Croatia ranks 16th globally in passport mobility index

    The Croatian passport is ranked 16th globally for 2026, offering a mobility score of 172 and 86.9 percent global accessibility according to Passport Reports.

  3. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Croatia ranks among top 20 countries for quality of life

    Croatia ranked 20th in the World Population Review’s quality of life index, scoring highly in safety, climate, and low pollution, ahead of countries like Canada, France, and Italy.

Sources

023.hr · croatiaweek.com · dalmacijadanas.hr · dalmacijanews.hr · europesays.com · glas-slavonije.hr · jajce-online.com · total-croatia-news.com

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