World Bank2025-04-112025-04-112025-04-11https://hdl.handle.net/10986/43060Croatia is at a critical demographic crossroads. Against a backdrop of an aging and declining population, Croatia is transitioning from a country of emigration to one increasingly relying on foreign workers, with profound implications for the nation’s economic and social fabric. While recent reforms have strengthened the migration governance structure, significant challenges remain in the selection, employment, and integration of foreign workers. This report summarizes the report titled Leveraging Immigration for Croatia's Prosperity, which assesses Croatia’s migration system and presents strategic policy actions to maximize the positive impact of immigration while addressing key challenges for Croatia’s economy.en-USCC BY-NC 3.0 IGOECONOMIC GROWTHDECENT WORKSUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIESDEMOGRAPHIC CROSSROADSMIGRATION GOVERNANCEReportWorld Bank10.1596/43060