language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for English in Croatia using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether English is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 34.3% of the population in Croatia speaks English (3.0% native speakers and 31.2% foreign speakers).
In Croatia, 3.0% of the population speaks English as a native language, and 31.2% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Croatia, 58.8% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 12.6% of residents aged 55 and over.