By the end of the century, Croatia could lose as many as 1.67 million people.

If you were in a position to choose, death would be a more cost effective option then birth. Still, money is not everything.

Although mass emigration is one of the problems President talks most frequently about, the growing number of Croats living in Ireland shows that words are not followed by actions.

In January, more Croats died than in any other month since Croatia became independent.

They say Croatia is the best country in Europe for raising children.

Number of church marriages falls in relation to civil marriages.

Demography Minister Murganić says that children will be the priority for the government.

At the same time, around 11,000 people moved to Croatia.

According to some demographers, in five years Croatia will not be able to pay pensions to its retirees.

Many of the most talented young entrepreneurs have decided to move their businesses abroad.