Latest reading: Inflation came in at 2.3% in June, which was up from May’s 2.2%. The reading was driven by...
Inflation in Croatia
Harmonized consumer price inflation averaged 2.6% in the ten years to 2024. The 2024 average figure was 4.0%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Croatia Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, aop) for Croatia from 2024 to 2022.
Source: Macrobond.
Croatia Inflation Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.8 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 10.7 | 8.4 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 1.4 | -0.7 | 5.5 | 13.1 | 4.5 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 10.8 | 7.9 |
| Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, eop) | 1.3 | -0.3 | 5.2 | 12.7 | 5.4 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.8 | -2.0 | 9.6 | 26.4 | 5.9 |
Harmonized inflation increases in June
Latest reading: Harmonized inflation edged up to 4.4% in June, following May’s 4.3%. Looking at the details of the release, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages increased at a faster pace in June, while prices for transportation flatlined after falling for three consecutive months. Meanwhile, housing and utilities prices rose at a softer rate. The trend pointed up mildly, with annual average harmonized inflation coming in at 4.0% in June (May: 3.9%). Meanwhile, consumer price inflation ticked up to 3.6% in June from May’s 3.5%. Finally, harmonized consumer prices rose 0.81% from the previous month in June, accelerating from May's 0.54% rise. June's uptick was the highest reading since July 2024.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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