Croatia
Croatia
Population
4,430,003
Region
Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Income Group
High income
Female Population
2,296,778
% of Women in the Workforce
59%

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Passports & Citizenship 
No restrictions could be located on unmarried women applying for passports.
Can an unmarried woman apply for a passport in the same way as a man?
Yes
No restrictions on married women applying for passports could be located.
Can a married woman apply for a passport in the same way as a man?
Yes
Can an unmarried woman confer citizenship on her children in the same way as a man? Yes
Can a married woman confer citizenship on her children in the same way as a man? Yes
Can a woman convey citizenship to her non-national spouse in the same way as a man?Yes
Travel & Movement 
The Constitution of Croatia establishes that all citizens have the right to leave and enter the territory of the state. No restrictions on unmarried women traveling abroad could be located.
Can an unmarried woman travel outside the country in the same way as a man?
Yes
The Constitution of Croatia establishes that all citizens have the right to leave and enter the territory of the state. No restrictions on married women traveling abroad could be located.
 
Can a married woman travel outside the country in the same way as a man?
Yes
The Constitution of Croatia establishes the right to move freely. No restrictions on unmarried women could be located.
Can an unmarried woman travel outside her home in the same way as a man?
Yes
The Constitution of Croatia establishes the right to move freely. No restrictions on unmarried women could be located.
Can a married woman travel outside her home in the same way as a man?
Yes
Jobs and Businesses 
Can an unmarried woman get a job or pursue a trade or profession in the same way as a man?Yes
Can a married woman get a job or pursue a trade or profession in the same way as a man?Yes
Can an unmarried woman register a business in the same way as a man? Yes
Can a married woman register a business in the same way as a man? Yes
Contracts 
Can an unmarried woman sign a contract in the same way as a man?Yes
Can a married woman sign a contract in the same way as a man?Yes
Head of Household 
Can an unmarried woman be “head of household” or “head of family” in the same way as a man?Yes
Can a married woman be “head of household” or “head of family” in the same way as a man?Yes
Finances 
Can an unmarried woman open a bank account in the same way as a man?Yes
Can a married woman open a bank account in the same way as a man?Yes
Do married couples jointly share legal responsibility for the family’s financial expenses? Yes
Household decisions 
The Constitution of Croatia establishes the freedom to choose a residence. No restrictions on unmarried women choosing where to live could be located.
Can an unmarried woman choose where to live in the same way as a man?
Yes
The Constitution of Croatia establishes the freedom to choose a residence. No restrictions on unmarried women choosing where to live could be located.
Can a married woman choose where to live in the same way as a man?
Yes
Are married women required by law to obey their husbands?No
Constitutional rights 
Is there a non-discrimination clause covering gender or sex in the constitution?Yes
Does the constitution guarantee equality before the law?Yes
Are either customary or personal law valid sources of law under the constitution?No
If either customary or personal law are valid sources of law, are they considered invalid if they violate constitutional provisions on nondiscrimination or equality?N/A