Croatia’s inflation rate rose to 4.8% year-on-year in March 2026 from 3.8% in the previous month, marking the highest reading since October 2023. Prices rose for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.3% vs 2.9% in February), housing and utilities (11.1% vs 10.2%), transport (7% vs 0.8%), and recreation and culture (4.4% vs 3.7%). Reports suggest that higher oil and petroleum prices are fueling inflationary pressures. At the same time, deflation eased in furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (-0.3% vs -1%). Meanwhile, price growth slowed for alcoholic beverages (7.5% vs 7.7%), restaurants and hotels (6% vs 6.3%), and health (3.6% vs 3.8%). Inflation in information and communication also stood at 3.2%, and clothing and footwear prices fell by 2.4% after remaining stagnant in the prior month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices accelerated to 1.4% in March from 0.3% in February. source: Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Inflation Rate in Croatia increased to 4.80 percent in March from 3.80 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Croatia averaged 2.77 percent from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 13.50 percent in November of 2022 and a record low of -1.80 percent in May of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Croatia Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Croatia Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Croatia increased to 4.80 percent in March from 3.80 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Croatia is expected to be 4.90 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Croatia Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.50 percent in 2027 and 2.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-31 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Mar 4.8% 3.8% 4.1%
2026-04-16 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Mar 4.8% 3.8% 4.8%
2026-04-30 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Apr 5.2%

Components Last Previous Unit Reference
PPI YoY 3.20 0.90 percent Mar 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 103.40 102.00 points Mar 2026
Core Consumer Prices 102.00 101.30 points Mar 2026
Core Inflation Rate 3.70 3.70 percent Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 109.30 108.40 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 107.60 102.80 points Mar 2026
Food Inflation 3.30 2.90 percent Mar 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 102.72 101.55 points Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 4.80 3.80 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.40 0.30 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 127.10 124.70 points Mar 2026


Croatia Inflation Rate
In Croatia, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (26 percent of total weight) followed by Housing and Utilities (17 percent), Transport (15 percent), Miscellaneous Goods and Services (6 percent); Clothing and Footwear (6 percent) and Communication (6 percent). Recreation and Culture; Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco; Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance; Restaurant and Hotels; Health and Education account for the remaining 25 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4.80 3.80 13.50 -1.80 1999 - 2026 percent Monthly
2025=100, NSA

News Stream
Croatia Inflation Rate Confirmed at 29-Month High
Croatia’s inflation rate rose to 4.8% year-on-year in March 2026 from 3.8% in the previous month, marking the highest reading since October 2023. Prices rose for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.3% vs 2.9% in February), housing and utilities (11.1% vs 10.2%), transport (7% vs 0.8%), and recreation and culture (4.4% vs 3.7%). Reports suggest that higher oil and petroleum prices are fueling inflationary pressures. At the same time, deflation eased in furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (-0.3% vs -1%). Meanwhile, price growth slowed for alcoholic beverages (7.5% vs 7.7%), restaurants and hotels (6% vs 6.3%), and health (3.6% vs 3.8%). Inflation in information and communication also stood at 3.2%, and clothing and footwear prices fell by 2.4% after remaining stagnant in the prior month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices accelerated to 1.4% in March from 0.3% in February.
2026-04-16
Croatia Inflation Rises to 2023-Highs
The annual inflation rate in Croatia rose to 4.8% in March 2026, up from 3.8% in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. This marks the highest level since November 2023, as energy prices rose 11.3%, services rose 7.8%, food, beverages, and tobacco rose 3.9%, and non-food industrial goods without energy decreased 0.6%. On a monthly basis, prices are estimated to have risen 1.4%, up from 0.3% in the previous month, mainly due to a 5.0% rise in energy prices.
2026-03-31
Croatia Inflation Rate Confirmed at 3-Month High
Croatia’s inflation rate rose to 3.8% year-on-year in February 2026 from 3.4% in the previous month, marking its highest level since November 2025, in line with preliminary estimates. Prices increased in food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.9% vs 2.1% in January), housing and utilities (10.2% vs 10.1%), information and communication (3.2% vs 2.4%), recreation, sport, and culture (3.7% vs 3.3%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.7% vs 7.5%). At the same time, transport prices rebounded (0.8% vs -0.3%). Meanwhile, costs rose at a slower pace in health (3.8% vs 4.1%) and restaurants and accommodation services (6.3% vs 6.8%), while clothing and footwear prices remained stagnant after a 0.8% gain in the previous month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices in Croatia edged up 0.3% in February, unchanged from January. In EU-harmonised terms, annual inflation increased to 3.9% from 3.6%.
2026-03-17