Consumer prices in Croatia rose by 4.1% in August 2025 compared with the same month last year, the Croatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS) announced on Tuesday. The figure matches July’s annual inflation rate, breaking a three-month trend of accelerating growth.
According to Eurostat, Croatia remains among the eurozone countries with the highest inflation rates, driven mainly by price increases in food, beverages, tobacco, and services.
On a monthly basis, prices in August increased by 0.1% compared to July.
January: 4.0%
February: 3.7%
March & April: 3.2%
May: 3.5%
June: 3.7%
July: 4.1%
August: 4.1%
This trend shows inflation stabilising in mid-summer after months of steady acceleration.
Key Drivers of Inflation
DZS highlighted the main categories contributing to the 4.1% inflation rate in August:
Services: +6.4%
Food, beverages & tobacco: +6.2%
Energy: +2.5%
Industrial non-food products (excluding energy): +0.5%
Outlook
While inflation has stopped rising, it remains high compared to most eurozone partners. Economists note that price pressures in essential goods and services are likely to continue shaping Croatia’s economic landscape in the coming months.