Croatia April Inflation Confirmed at 5.8%

The inflation rate in Croatia advanced by 5.8% year-on-year in April 2026 from 4.8% in the previous month, matching preliminary estimates. Prices increased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.6% vs 7.5% in March), housing and utilities (12.1% vs 11.1%), health (4.2% vs 3.6%), transportation (13.1% vs 7%), information and communication (3.3% vs 3.2%), restaurants and hotels (6.2% vs 6%), insurance and financial services (3.7% vs 2.9%), and miscellaneous goods and services (4.6% vs 3.7%). Additionally, costs recovered for furnishings and household equipment (0.3% vs -0.3%). Meanwhile, prices declined further for clothing and footwear (-3.1% vs -2.4%) and education (-1.7% vs -1.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 1.6% in April, following a 1.4% rise in the preceding period.

The annual inflation rate in Croatia accelerated to 5.8% in April 2026 from 4.8% in the previous month, according to preliminary data. This marked the highest level since October 2023, driven largely by a sharp rise in energy costs, which surged 17.5% due to the conflict in the Middle East. Prices for food, beverages, and tobacco rose by 3.5%, while services increased by 8.2%. Meanwhile, prices for non-food industrial goods excluding energy fell by 0.6%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 1.5% in April, the sharpest increase since September 2022, following a 1.4% advance in March.

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.