The annual inflation rate in Croatia rose to 4.2% in August 2026 from a five-month low of 3.9% in the previous month, coming in slightly higher than preliminary estimates. Price growth accelerated for transport (13.5% vs 8.2% in July), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.9% vs 3.7%), and health (5.1% vs 4.9%), while deflation eased for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-0.3% vs -1.1%). In contrast, costs rose at a slower pace for housing and utilities (10.8% vs 12.2%), information and communication (2.7% vs 3.0%), recreation, sport and culture (2.4% vs 2.8%), restaurants and accommodation services (6.1% vs 6.3%), insurance and financial services (3.6% vs 3.9%), and miscellaneous goods and services (2.8% vs 3.2%). At the same time, costs declined further for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.6% vs -0.1%) and clothing and footwear (-5.1% vs -4.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.4% in August, rebounding from a 0.2% drop in July. source: Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Inflation Rate in Croatia increased to 4.20 percent in August from 3.90 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Croatia averaged 2.80 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 September of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Croatia increased to 4.20 percent in August from 3.90 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Croatia is expected to be 4.10 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 3.00 percent in 2027 and 2.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-01 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Aug 4.1% 3.9% 4.1%
2026-09-15 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Aug 4.2% 3.9% 4.1%
2026-10-02 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Sep 4.2% 4.1%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
PPI YoY 6.20 4.90 percent Aug 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 104.50 104.10 points Aug 2026
Core Consumer Prices 102.50 102.80 points Aug 2026
Core Inflation Rate 1.80 2.40 percent Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 111.20 110.60 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 113.10 109.10 points Aug 2026
Food Inflation -0.60 -0.10 percent Aug 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 105.38 105.04 points Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 4.20 3.90 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.40 -0.20 percent Aug 2026
Producer Prices 129.20 127.50 points Aug 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
4.20 3.90 13.50 -1.80 1999 - 2026 percent Monthly
2025=100, NSA

News Stream
Croatia Inflation Rate Rises in August
The annual inflation rate in Croatia rose to 4.2% in August 2026 from a five-month low of 3.9% in the previous month, coming in slightly higher than preliminary estimates. Price growth accelerated for transport (13.5% vs 8.2% in July), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.9% vs 3.7%), and health (5.1% vs 4.9%), while deflation eased for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-0.3% vs -1.1%). In contrast, costs rose at a slower pace for housing and utilities (10.8% vs 12.2%), information and communication (2.7% vs 3.0%), recreation, sport and culture (2.4% vs 2.8%), restaurants and accommodation services (6.1% vs 6.3%), insurance and financial services (3.6% vs 3.9%), and miscellaneous goods and services (2.8% vs 3.2%). At the same time, costs declined further for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.6% vs -0.1%) and clothing and footwear (-5.1% vs -4.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.4% in August, rebounding from a 0.2% drop in July.
2026-09-15
Croatia Inflation Picks Up to 4.1% in August
Croatia’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.1% in August 2026 from a five-month low of 3.9% in July, according to a preliminary estimate. The uptick was primarily driven by higher energy prices, which surged 17.4% amid supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. Prices for food, beverages and tobacco edged up by 0.1%, while services prices rose by 7.2%. Meanwhile, prices for non-food industrial goods without energy fell by 1.3%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.3%, following a 0.2% drop in the previous month.
2026-09-01
Croatia Inflation Rate Lowest in 5 Months
The annual inflation rate in Croatia eased to 3.9% in July 2026 from 4.5% in the previous month, marking the lowest reading since February and confirming preliminary estimates. Price growth moderated for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.7% vs 7.1% in June), health (4.9% vs 5.2%), transport (8.2% vs 8.6%), recreation, sport and culture (2.8% vs 4.1%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (3.2% vs 3.3%). At the same time, costs declined for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.1% vs 0.8%) and furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance (-1.1% vs -0.2%), while deflation deepened for clothing and footwear (-4.2% vs -2.8%) and education (-2.0% vs -1.9%). In contrast, prices accelerated in housing and utilities (12.2% vs 12.0%), information and communication (3.0% vs 2.9%), and restaurants and accommodation services (6.3% vs 5.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.2% in July, following a 0.4% decline in the previous month.
2026-08-14