Inflation Croatia 2001
Average inflation: 3.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.8%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 5.5%. The lowest inflation was in November at 2.3%.
- Highest month
- May: 5.5%
- Lowest month
- November: 2.3%
- Difference
- 3.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Communication with an average of 9.4%. The lowest price increase was in Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance with an average of -1.3%.
- Highest increase
- Communication: 9.4%
- Lowest increase
- Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance: -1.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.2%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.8% in 2001).
- 5-year average
- 4.2%
- 10-year average
- 4.2%
- All-time high (2000)
- 4.6%
- All-time low (2001)
- 3.8%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2000, inflation has fallen by +0.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -3.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.8% 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 €103.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2001
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8% | +1.1 |
| February | 4.8% | +1.0 |
| March | 4.1% | +0.1 |
| April | 5.0% | +0.7 |
| May | 5.5% | +2.0 |
| June | 4.3% | -0.4 |
| July | 2.6% | -2.2 |
| August | 3.5% | -1.4 |
| September | 3.3% | -1.9 |
| October | 2.6% | -2.6 |
| November | 2.3% | -3.5 |
| December | 2.4% | -3.1 |
| Average | 3.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.