Inflation Croatia 2009
Average inflation: 2.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.4%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 4.2%. The lowest inflation was in September at 1.0%.
- Highest month
- February: 4.2%
- Lowest month
- September: 1.0%
- Difference
- 3.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Health with an average of 18.7%. The lowest price increase was in Transport with an average of -6.3%.
- Highest increase
- Health: 18.7%
- Lowest increase
- Transport: -6.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.2% lower than the 5-year average of 3.6%.
- 5-year average
- 3.6%
- 10-year average
- 3.2%
- All-time high (2008)
- 6.1%
- All-time low (2002)
- 1.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2008, the difference is minimal (-3.7 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: -7.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4% 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 €102.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4% | -2.8 |
| February | 4.2% | -1.6 |
| March | 3.8% | -1.9 |
| April | 3.9% | -1.8 |
| May | 2.7% | -3.7 |
| June | 2.1% | -5.5 |
| July | 1.2% | -7.2 |
| August | 1.5% | -5.9 |
| September | 1.0% | -5.4 |
| October | 1.3% | -4.6 |
| November | 1.8% | -2.9 |
| December | 1.9% | -1.0 |
| Average | 2.4% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.