Inflation Croatia 2000
Average inflation: 4.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.6%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 5.8%. The lowest inflation was in May at 3.5%.
- Highest month
- November: 5.8%
- Lowest month
- May: 3.5%
- Difference
- 2.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 15.7%. The lowest price increase was in Health with an average of -4.0%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 15.7%
- Lowest increase
- Health: -4.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.6% in 2000).
- 5-year average
- 4.6%
- 10-year average
- 4.6%
- All-time high (2000)
- 4.6%
- All-time low (2000)
- 4.6%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.6% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2000
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 3.7% |
| February | 3.8% |
| March | 4.0% |
| April | 4.3% |
| May | 3.5% |
| June | 4.7% |
| July | 4.8% |
| August | 4.9% |
| September | 5.2% |
| October | 5.2% |
| November | 5.8% |
| December | 5.5% |
| Average | 4.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.