Lalić, S., Župarić-Iljić, D. (2024) Attitudes towards foreigners and minorities in Croatian society in 2024: threat, encounter, coexistence?

Country

Croatia

Title

Lalić, S., Župarić-Iljić, D. (2024) Attitudes towards foreigners and minorities in Croatian society in 2024: threat, encounter, coexistence?

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Year

2024

Publication type

Survey evidence/report

Geographical coverage

National

Area/location of interest

Not applicable - national level

Type of Institution

Civil Society Organisation

Institution

Croatia, Centre for Peace Studies

Thematic focus

Racism & xenophobia

Groups

Migrants

Key findings

The study reveals a complex mix of attitudes: while most Croatian citizens express moderate or positive views towards foreigners and minorities, significant levels of prejudice persist, especially toward Roma, migrants from Asia, and Muslims. Perceived economic and cultural threats remain key predictors of negative attitudes. Contact with immigrants reduces prejudice, but distrust and unfamiliarity remain high, particularly among older, less educated, and politically conservative respondents.

Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)

The study used a quantitative methodology, conducted via face-to-face surveys in respondents’ homes, within the Ipsos Omnibus survey. The questionnaire included both standardised and newly designed questions to assess attitudes toward foreigners and minorities, as well as perceptions of threat, integration, and coexistence. Data were collected from 1 to 21 August 2024, with results analysed using descriptive statistics.

Sample details and representativeness

The research included a nationally representative sample of 978 respondents aged 18+, selected through two-stage stratified random sampling based on region and settlement size. The sample was post-stratified by sex, age, education, region, and urban/rural distribution. The data collection used face-to-face interviews, and the sample structure reflects the Croatian adult population based on the 2021 Census.

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