Inflation Croatia 2007

Average inflation: 2.9%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 5.8%. The lowest inflation was in February at 1.2%.

Highest month
December: 5.8%
Lowest month
February: 1.2%
Difference
4.6 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of 5.2%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -0.2%.

Highest increase
Clothing and footwear: 5.2%
Lowest increase
Communication: -0.2%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.7%.

5-year average
2.7%
10-year average
2.9%
All-time high (2000)
4.6%
All-time low (2002)
1.7%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (-0.3 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
December: +3.8 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.9% 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 €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2007

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
3.4%
+0.5vs avg.
More details →
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
3.1%
+0.2vs avg.
More details →
Clothing and footwear
5.2%
+2.3vs avg.
More details →
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
2.6%
-0.3vs avg.
More details →
Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
2.1%
-0.8vs avg.
More details →
Health
1.9%
-1.0vs avg.
More details →
Transport
2.6%
-0.3vs avg.
More details →
Communication
-0.2%
-3.1vs avg.
More details →
Recreation and culture
2.1%
-0.8vs avg.
More details →
Education
1.0%
-1.9vs avg.
More details →
Restaurants and hotels
2.2%
-0.7vs avg.
More details →
Miscellaneous goods and services
3.7%
+0.8vs avg.
More details →

Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2006
January 1.8% -2.1
February 1.2% -2.4
March 1.8% -1.2
April 2.3% -1.2
May 2.2% -1.8
June 1.9% -2.1
July 2.1% -1.3
August 2.6% -0.8
September 3.9% +1.1
October 4.3% +2.2
November 4.6% +2.1
December 5.8% +3.8
Average 2.9%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.

See also