Croatia: economy

What is the inflation rate in Croatia?

Consumer prices in Croatia were 4.7% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, according to the Croatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS) flash estimate published on 2 October 2026. Prices rose 0.9% on the month. Energy prices were up 20.5% on the year and services 7.6%, while food, beverages and tobacco rose 0.2% and non-energy industrial goods fell 1.4%.

The harmonised index (HICP), used to compare euro area countries, rose 4.3%. The flash estimate is based on 80% to 90% of the price data; DZS scheduled the final September figures for 15 October 2026, and they replace the flash when published.

Official sources: DZS: Consumer Price Indices, September 2026 - Flash Estimate · DZS: Consumer price indices releases

How fast is Croatia's economy growing?

Croatia's real GDP grew 1.7% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with a year earlier, according to the DZS first quarterly GDP estimate. Seasonally adjusted, GDP rose 0.4% on the previous quarter. Nominal GDP in the quarter was 24,976 million euro.

The first estimate is mainly used to measure real growth and is revised as more data come in. Quarterly levels vary with the seasons: in the same table the third quarter of 2025 was the largest, at 26,808 million euro. Breakdowns by spending and by industry are in the same release.

Official sources: DZS: First Quarterly GDP Estimate, Q2 2026 · DZS: GDP and national accounts

What is the interest rate in Croatia?

Croatia uses the euro, so its key rates are set by the European Central Bank. Since 16 September 2026 the deposit facility rate has been 2.50%, the main refinancing rate 2.65% and the marginal lending rate 2.90%. The ECB had raised rates by 0.25 points on 17 June 2026 and again on 16 September, after a period at 2.00% from June 2025.

The deposit facility rate is the rate banks earn on overnight deposits with the Eurosystem. Interest rates on Croatian bank loans and deposits are published by the Croatian National Bank.

Official sources: ECB: Key ECB interest rates · Croatian National Bank

How much does Croatia export?

Croatia exported goods worth 17.8 billion euro in January to August 2026, according to first results in the DZS foreign trade release. Imports were 31.2 billion euro, giving a deficit of 13.3 billion euro; exports covered 57.3% of imports. Provisional data for January to July show exports of 16.0 billion euro.

The figures cover trade in goods only. Croatia's large earnings from tourism are services and do not appear here, which is why the goods deficit is large. Trade with other EU countries is collected through the Intrastat survey. Monthly figures are first published as "first results" and later as provisional data.

Official sources: DZS: Foreign Trade in Goods, January-July and January-August 2026

How rich is Croatia compared with the EU?

Croatia's GDP per person in purchasing power standards was 22% below the EU average in 2024, according to the DZS release on GDP and actual individual consumption in PPS, based on Eurostat's comparison published on 17 December 2025. Actual individual consumption per person, a measure of household living standards, was 21% below the EU average.

Purchasing power standards adjust for differences in price levels between countries. The same comparison put Luxembourg 145% above and Bulgaria 34% below the EU average. Figures for 2025 are due in Eurostat's next round.

Official sources: DZS: GDP and AIC in Purchasing Power Standard, 2024

What is Croatia's economic growth rate?

3.4%: that is real GDP growth in Croatia for 2025, according to the World Bank. Its high point since 2005 was 2021, at 12.6%; its low point was 2020, at -8.3%. It is 15th highest of 49 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 2.1%. World rank, highest first: 88th of 180.

What is GDP per capita in Croatia?

In 2025, GDP per person in Croatia was $27,104, according to the World Bank. No year since 2005 has been higher. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was $28,420, and Croatia placed 26th highest of 49. Of 180 countries with 2025 data, 42nd highest.

What is Croatia's GDP per person adjusted for prices?

The World Bank puts GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Croatia at $50,946 in international dollars in 2025. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 25th highest of 49 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is $50,946 in international dollars. World rank, highest first: 40th of 179.

How much does Croatia export?

48.0% of GDP: that is exports of goods and services in Croatia for 2025, according to the World Bank. Its high point since 2005 was 2022, at 59.5% of GDP; its low point was 2009, at 32.1% of GDP. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 47.7% of GDP, and Croatia placed 23rd highest of 46. Of 133 countries with 2025 data, 39th highest.

What is Croatia's current account balance?

-3.2% of GDP: that is the current account balance in Croatia for 2025, according to the IMF (a deficit). The peak was 4.1% of GDP in 2017 and the low -10.9% of GDP in 2008. It is 31st highest of 47 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is -0.3% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 87th of 132.

How much foreign direct investment goes into Croatia?

2.8% of GDP: that is net inflows of foreign direct investment in Croatia for 2025, according to the IMF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 1.0% of GDP (2015) to 7.8% of GDP (2007). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 1.9% of GDP, and Croatia placed 15th highest of 49. Worldwide: 66th of 179.