Croatia GDP Growth
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG
Croatia's gdp growth was 3.10% in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 19.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Croatia's gdp growth stood at 3.10% in 2025, a decline of +0.73pp from 2024. The IMF projects 3.10% by 2025. Croatia ranked 84th globally.
Croatia’s gross domestic product expanded by 3.10 % in 2025, placing the country 84th in the world according to the World Bank, and signalling a steady post‑pandemic recovery after a decade of moderate growth. The 2025 rate follows an all‑time peak of 12.63 % in 2021, which was driven by a surge in tourism and EU structural funds, and remains far above the all‑time trough of –21.09 % recorded in 1991 during the breakup of Yugoslavia and the ensuing conflict. Over the 35‑year series, Croatia’s growth has hovered near the 3 % mark, closely matching peers such as Bulgaria (3.05 %) and Montenegro (3.20 %). The persistence of a 3 %‑plus expansion suggests that continued integration with European supply chains, investment in digital infrastructure, and a stable political environment could sustain the upward trajectory, whereas external shocks to tourism or fiscal tightening would likely dampen future performance.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 2.50% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 2.50% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 2.60% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 2.64% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 2.74% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 3.10% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.10% | −0.73pp | #84 |
| 2024 | 3.83% | +0.51pp | #75 |
| 2023 | 3.76% | −3.52pp | #78 |
| 2022 | 7.29% | −5.34pp | #43 |
| 2021 | 12.63% | +20.94pp | #19 |
| 2020 | -8.31% | −11.41pp | #160 |
| 2019 | 3.10% | +0.20pp | #95 |
| 2018 | 2.91% | −0.37pp | #111 |
| 2017 | 3.28% | −0.18pp | #107 |
| 2016 | 3.47% | +1.14pp | #92 |
| 2015 | 2.32% | +2.87pp | #124 |
| 2014 | -0.56% | −0.43pp | #194 |
| 2013 | -0.13% | +2.12pp | #180 |
| 2012 | -2.24% | −2.14pp | #191 |
| 2011 | -0.11% | +1.22pp | #186 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Croatia's gdp growth was 3.10% in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 19.0% decrease from the previous year.
Croatia's gdp growth peaked at 12.63% in 2021.
The lowest gdp growth in Croatia was -21.09% in 1991.
Croatia ranks 84th globally in gdp growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Croatia's gdp growth is projected to reach 3.10% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp growth of Croatia in 2025 was 3.10%. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_gdp-growth,
title = {Croatia GDP Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/gdp-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}