Power Distance
Data unavailable
N/A
/ 120
Eastern Europe
Croatia Hofstede Cultural Dimensions
Croatia has its highest Hofstede score in Uncertainty Avoidance (80) and its lowest score in Individualism (33). This profile within Eastern Europe shows how authority, identity, risk, time orientation, competition, and self-expression combine in one national cultural snapshot.
At a glance
Dimension Scores at a Glance
Individualism
Leans collectivist
33
/ 120
Masculinity
Leans cooperative
40
/ 120
Uncertainty Avoidance
High uncertainty avoidance
80
/ 120
Long-Term Orientation
Moderate long-term orientation
58
/ 120
Indulgence
Leans restrained
33
/ 120
Practical implications
What This Means
Business
Croatia business analysis should start with the country score pattern rather than a single dimension. Its strongest signal is Uncertainty Avoidance (80), so negotiations, planning, and leadership expectations should be read through that lens. Higher uncertainty avoidance means clear scope, written commitments, and careful risk handling can matter more.
Education
For education and student research, Croatia is useful for comparing how cultural values shape classroom authority, group work, time horizons, and motivation. Lower individualism points toward group belonging and shared responsibility.
Society
For social analysis, the profile helps explain broad patterns without reducing people to a score. A lower long-term orientation can place more weight on tradition, present obligations, and faster visible outcomes. The lowest score, Individualism (33), is just as important because it shows where the country leans away from the high pole of the model.
Each dimension in context
Dimension Deep Dive
Power Distance
Croatia does not currently have a published score for Power Distance in this dataset. That missing value should be treated as a data limitation rather than a cultural conclusion.
For research writing, note the absence clearly and avoid filling the gap with assumptions. Compare nearby countries or regional clusters only as cautious context.
Individualism
Croatia scores 33 on Individualism, ranking #91 of 203 in the ClassWrites Hofstede dataset. That is 2 points below the global average and 6.8 points below the Eastern Europe regional average.
A leans collectivist profile on this dimension points toward group loyalty, relationship obligations, and decisions shaped by in-group expectations. In practical analysis, this dimension is useful because it connects broad values to visible patterns in workplaces, classrooms, public institutions, and family expectations.
Use Individualism as a comparison signal, not a stereotype. Hofstede scores describe national-level tendencies; individuals and organizations inside Croatia can differ sharply by region, class, generation, profession, and local history.
Masculinity
Croatia scores 40 on Masculinity, ranking #168 of 194 in the ClassWrites Hofstede dataset. That is 9.2 points below the global average and 5.1 points below the Eastern Europe regional average.
A leans cooperative profile on this dimension points toward consensus, quality of life, care, and modest achievement norms. In practical analysis, this dimension is useful because it connects broad values to visible patterns in workplaces, classrooms, public institutions, and family expectations.
Use Masculinity as a comparison signal, not a stereotype. Hofstede scores describe national-level tendencies; individuals and organizations inside Croatia can differ sharply by region, class, generation, profession, and local history.
Uncertainty Avoidance
Croatia scores 80 on Uncertainty Avoidance, ranking #29 of 205 in the ClassWrites Hofstede dataset. That is 20 points above the global average and 0.8 points above the Eastern Europe regional average.
A high uncertainty avoidance profile on this dimension points toward planning, formal rules, risk reduction, and a stronger preference for clarity. In practical analysis, this dimension is useful because it connects broad values to visible patterns in workplaces, classrooms, public institutions, and family expectations.
Use Uncertainty Avoidance as a comparison signal, not a stereotype. Hofstede scores describe national-level tendencies; individuals and organizations inside Croatia can differ sharply by region, class, generation, profession, and local history.
Long-Term Orientation
Croatia scores 58 on Long-Term Orientation, ranking #38 of 196 in the ClassWrites Hofstede dataset. That is 21.4 points above the global average and 7.2 points below the Eastern Europe regional average.
A moderate long-term orientation profile on this dimension points toward perseverance, thrift, adaptation, and patient investment in future rewards. In practical analysis, this dimension is useful because it connects broad values to visible patterns in workplaces, classrooms, public institutions, and family expectations.
Use Long-Term Orientation as a comparison signal, not a stereotype. Hofstede scores describe national-level tendencies; individuals and organizations inside Croatia can differ sharply by region, class, generation, profession, and local history.
Indulgence
Croatia scores 33 on Indulgence, ranking #152 of 193 in the ClassWrites Hofstede dataset. That is 14.9 points below the global average and 7.4 points above the Eastern Europe regional average.
A leans restrained profile on this dimension points toward self-control, stronger social norms, and more regulated gratification. In practical analysis, this dimension is useful because it connects broad values to visible patterns in workplaces, classrooms, public institutions, and family expectations.
Use Indulgence as a comparison signal, not a stereotype. Hofstede scores describe national-level tendencies; individuals and organizations inside Croatia can differ sharply by region, class, generation, profession, and local history.
Snapshot
Key Facts
- Croatia has a high Uncertainty Avoidance score of 80, ranking #29 of 205.
- Croatia has a low Individualism score of 33, ranking #91 of 203.
- Croatia has a low Indulgence score of 33, ranking #152 of 193.
- Croatia has a low Masculinity score of 40, ranking #168 of 194.
Frequently asked questions
Questions About Croatia's Cultural Profile
What is Croatia's Hofstede cultural dimensions profile?
Croatia has its highest Hofstede score in Uncertainty Avoidance (80) and its lowest score in Individualism (33). This profile within Eastern Europe shows how authority, identity, risk, time orientation, competition, and self-expression combine in one national cultural snapshot.
Which Hofstede dimension is highest in Croatia?
Croatia's highest available score is Uncertainty Avoidance at 80.
Which Hofstede dimension is lowest in Croatia?
Croatia's lowest available score is Individualism at 33.
Should Hofstede scores be used as stereotypes?
No. Hofstede scores are national-level comparison tools. They can frame research questions, but they should not be used to predict every individual, organization, or community within a country.
How to read these scores: Scores range from 0 to 120. A score above 50 means the country leans toward the high end of that dimension; below 50 means it leans toward the low end. These are national-level tendencies, not individual labels.
Source: Hofstede, G., Hofstede, G. J., & Minkov, M. (2010). Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill.
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