Oldest Cities in Croatia

Top 74 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Croatia

1 Petrinja 14 44.3

2 Vukovar 18 44.3

3 Solin 15 44.3

4 Zaprešić 20 44.3

5 Samobor 20 44.3

6 Đakovo 10 44.3

7 Požega 11 44.3

8 Čakovec 09 44.3

9 Metković 03 44.3

10 Virovitica 17 44.3

11 Koprivnica 06 44.3

12 Makarska 15 44.3

13 Kutina 14 44.3

14 Rovinj 04 44.3

15 Dugo Selo 20 44.3

16 Sinj 15 44.3

17 Križevci 06 44.3

18 Kastav 12 44.3

19 Trogir 15 44.3

20 Karlovac 05 44.3

21 Zagreb 21 44.3

22 Split 15 44.3

23 Rijeka 12 44.3

24 Osijek 10 44.3

25 Zadar 19 44.3

26 Sesvete 21 44.3

27 Pula 04 44.3

28 Slavonski Brod 02 44.3

29 Nova Gradiška 02 44.3

30 Centar 21 44.3

31 Varaždin 16 44.3

32 Šibenik 13 44.3

33 Velika Gorica 20 44.3

34 Vinkovci 18 44.3

35 Sisak 14 44.3

36 Dubrovnik 03 44.3

37 Bjelovar 01 44.3

38 Nova Mokošica 03 44.3

39 Beli Manastir 10 44.3

40 Tenja 10 44.3

41 Crikvenica 12 44.3

42 Omiš 15 44.3

43 Novska 14 44.3

44 Višnjevac 10 44.3

45 Đurđevac 06 44.3

46 Labin 04 44.3

47 Opatija 12 44.3

48 Valpovo 10 44.3

49 Biograd na Moru 19 44.3

50 Mali Lošinj 12 44.3

51 Duga Resa 05 44.3

52 Belišće 10 44.3

53 Donji Miholjac 10 44.3

54 Jastrebarsko 20 44.3

55 Kaštel Lukšić 15 44.3

56 Ivankovo 18 44.3

57 Daruvar 01 44.3

58 Županja 18 44.3

59 Podstrana 15 44.3

60 Poreč 04 44.3

61 Slatina 17 44.3

62 Ivanić-Grad 20 44.3

63 Knin 13 44.3

64 Čepin 10 44.3

65 Drenova 12 44.3

66 Kaštel Kambelovac 15 44.3

67 Ogulin 05 44.3

68 Našice 10 44.3

69 Kaštel Stari 15 44.3

70 Umag 04 44.3

71 Vodice 13 44.3

72 Kaštel Sućurac 15 44.3

73 Kaštel Novi 15 44.3

74 Gospić 08 44.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Croatia often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Petrinja has a median age of 44.3 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Petrinja's residents are over 44.3 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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