The inflation rate in Croatia advanced by 5.8% year-on-year in April 2026 from 4.8% in the previous month, matching preliminary estimates. Prices increased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.6% vs 7.5% in March), housing and utilities (12.1% vs 11.1%), health (4.2% vs 3.6%), transportation (13.1% vs 7%), information and communication (3.3% vs 3.2%), restaurants and hotels (6.2% vs 6%), insurance and financial services (3.7% vs 2.9%), and miscellaneous goods and services (4.6% vs 3.7%). Additionally, costs recovered for furnishings and household equipment (0.3% vs -0.3%). Meanwhile, prices declined further for clothing and footwear (-3.1% vs -2.4%) and education (-1.7% vs -1.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 1.6% in April, following a 1.4% rise in the preceding period. source: Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Inflation Rate in Croatia increased to 5.80 percent in April from 4.80 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Croatia averaged 2.78 percent from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 13.50 percent in November of 2022 and a record low of -1.80 percent in May of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Croatia Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Croatia Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Croatia increased to 5.80 percent in April from 4.80 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Croatia is expected to be 6.90 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Croatia Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 3.00 percent in 2027 and 2.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-30 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Apr 5.8% 4.8% 5.2%
2026-05-15 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Apr 5.8% 4.8% 5.8%
2026-06-02 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
May



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
PPI YoY 7.00 3.20 percent Apr 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 105.10 103.40 points Apr 2026
Core Consumer Prices 102.90 102.00 points Apr 2026
Core Inflation Rate 3.60 3.60 percent Apr 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 110.50 109.30 points Apr 2026
CPI Transportation 112.90 107.60 points Apr 2026
Food Inflation 2.80 3.30 percent Apr 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 104.18 102.72 points Apr 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 5.80 4.80 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.60 1.40 percent Apr 2026
Producer Prices 129.80 127.10 points Apr 2026


Croatia Inflation Rate
In Croatia, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (26 percent of total weight) followed by Housing and Utilities (17 percent), Transport (15 percent), Miscellaneous Goods and Services (6 percent); Clothing and Footwear (6 percent) and Communication (6 percent). Recreation and Culture; Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco; Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance; Restaurant and Hotels; Health and Education account for the remaining 25 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.80 4.80 13.50 -1.80 1999 - 2026 percent Monthly
2025=100, NSA

News Stream
Croatia April Inflation Confirmed at 5.8%
The inflation rate in Croatia advanced by 5.8% year-on-year in April 2026 from 4.8% in the previous month, matching preliminary estimates. Prices increased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.6% vs 7.5% in March), housing and utilities (12.1% vs 11.1%), health (4.2% vs 3.6%), transportation (13.1% vs 7%), information and communication (3.3% vs 3.2%), restaurants and hotels (6.2% vs 6%), insurance and financial services (3.7% vs 2.9%), and miscellaneous goods and services (4.6% vs 3.7%). Additionally, costs recovered for furnishings and household equipment (0.3% vs -0.3%). Meanwhile, prices declined further for clothing and footwear (-3.1% vs -2.4%) and education (-1.7% vs -1.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 1.6% in April, following a 1.4% rise in the preceding period.
2026-05-15
Croatia Inflation Hits Highest Level Since 2023
The annual inflation rate in Croatia accelerated to 5.8% in April 2026 from 4.8% in the previous month, according to preliminary data. This marked the highest level since October 2023, driven largely by a sharp rise in energy costs, which surged 17.5% due to the conflict in the Middle East. Prices for food, beverages, and tobacco rose by 3.5%, while services increased by 8.2%. Meanwhile, prices for non-food industrial goods excluding energy fell by 0.6%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 1.5% in April, the sharpest increase since September 2022, following a 1.4% advance in March.
2026-04-30
Croatia Inflation Rate Confirmed at 29-Month High
Croatia’s inflation rate rose to 4.8% year-on-year in March 2026 from 3.8% in the previous month, marking the highest reading since October 2023. Prices rose for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.3% vs 2.9% in February), housing and utilities (11.1% vs 10.2%), transport (7% vs 0.8%), and recreation and culture (4.4% vs 3.7%). Reports suggest that higher oil and petroleum prices are fueling inflationary pressures. At the same time, deflation eased in furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (-0.3% vs -1%). Meanwhile, price growth slowed for alcoholic beverages (7.5% vs 7.7%), restaurants and hotels (6% vs 6.3%), and health (3.6% vs 3.8%). Inflation in information and communication also stood at 3.2%, and clothing and footwear prices fell by 2.4% after remaining stagnant in the prior month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices accelerated to 1.4% in March from 0.3% in February.
2026-04-16