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
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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

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
0.3%
-4.3vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
15.7%
+11.1vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
4.7%
+0.1vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
4.9%
+0.3vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
2.4%
-2.2vs avg.
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Health
-4.0%
-8.6vs avg.
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Transport
15.3%
+10.7vs avg.
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Communication
9.0%
+4.4vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
2.2%
-2.4vs avg.
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Education
11.0%
+6.4vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
3.7%
-0.9vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
3.2%
-1.4vs avg.
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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.

See also