Economy
A Historic First: Croatia Imports More Olive Oil Than It Produces
Drought and climate change have cut production by a quarter, while imports have surged to nearly 60,000 hectoliters. The Ministry considers the situation not alarming.
Croatia
No Stillbirths Recorded in Dubrovnik-Neretva County in 2025
According to data from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics for 2025, the Dubrovnik-Neretva County reports better indicators for stillbirths and infant mortality than the national average, although it continues to face a natural population decline.
Croatia
Croatia Tops EU in Age of Leaving Parental Home: Young People Leave at 31.5 Years
As many as 89.1 percent of young people aged 16 to 29 live with their parents, the highest share in the European Union, according to data from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics released on International Youth Day.
Croatia
Slight Decline in Passenger Traffic at Sea Ports, Cargo Traffic Soars 26 Percent
The Croatian Bureau of Statistics released data for the second quarter of 2026, revealing a mixed picture: while passenger traffic saw a slight dip, cruise and cargo numbers are on the rise.
Tourism
June Brings Decline in Overnight Stays Across All Accommodation Facilities
Croatian Bureau of Statistics releases June data: foreign guests down 8.9 percent, but domestic tourists with 12 percent more arrivals improve overall picture, and the first half-year still in a slight plus.
Croatia
Croatia Surpasses Two Million Cars
Croatia
5.5 Million Passengers at Croatian Airports, but Fewer Flights
Economy
Fuel Remains a Luxury: Zagreb Residents Fill Their Tanks with 4.58% of Their Salary, Virovitica Residents with 6%
Croatia
Split Still First, but with 19,000 Fewer Passengers
Tourism
Croatian Tourism in Serious Decline: Germans Down 28 Percent
June 2026 brought 6.1 percent fewer overnight stays than last year. Domestic guests are seeing strong growth, but they cannot offset the dramatic drop from key foreign markets, especially the German one.
Economy
Croatian Exports Grow at Double-Digit Rate, but Growth Driven by Gas
In the first half of the year, exports reached 13.7 billion euros, but 71 percent of the growth in the first five months came from mining and quarrying, primarily LNG.
ANALYSIS
How a Full Tank Impacts Household Finances? Dubrovnik Residents Feel the Burden More Than Average
Although fuel prices hit all drivers equally, the share of monthly income reveals significant regional disparities, from Zagreb to Virovitica.
ANALYSIS
A Full Tank Can Eat Up to 6% of Your Salary: Slavonia Hit Hardest
Analysis reveals dramatic regional disparities in Croatia, while Zagreb residents spend the smallest share of their income on fuel, those in the east feel every trip to the pump.
Economy
Croatian Exports Grow by Double Digits, Deficit Breaks 10 Billion Euros
Goods exports rose 10.8 percent in the first half of the year, but significantly faster growth in imports from non-EU countries deepened the foreign trade deficit.
Economy
Salaries in Croatia Continue to Rise, Will the Government Increase the Personal Deduction from 2027?
Latest data from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics shows a slowdown in wage growth, while the public questions whether changes to the tax system could boost net incomes.
Croatia
In Some Places, Deaths Double Births
Koprivnica-Križevci County Loses 791 Residents in a Year, Internal Migration Becomes a Bigger Problem Than Emigration Abroad
Local
New Kindergarten for Over 400 Children in Dugopolje
Municipality completes construction of second kindergarten worth €2.2 million, with DZS data confirming positive natural population growth.
Economy
Industry Loses 5.3% of Its Workforce in One Year
Latest data from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics reveals a dramatic decline in industrial employment, with clothing manufacturing losing nearly a third of its workforce.
Croatia
Pay Gap: Men Earn 52 Euros More Than Women on Average
The latest analysis by the Croatian Bureau of Statistics provides a detailed overview of gender disparities in Croatia, from education to pensions.
Economy
Inflation Slowdown: Services Now the Main Driver of Price Growth
For the third consecutive month, we record a lower rate of price growth, but services continue to rise, and citizens see no end to the increase in costs.