Nominal GDP for Croatia was $92.5bn in 2024, up from $84.4bn in 2023. The Croatian population was estimated at 3.9m in 2024 according to the IMF, while Germany is Croatia’s biggest trading partner.
Variables Surveyed for Croatia
Variables covered in our monthly analysis of Croatia include:
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
- Household Consumption
- Gross Fixed Investment
- Industrial Production
- Consumer Price Inflation
- General Government Budget Balance
- Merchandise Exports
- Merchandise Imports
- Trade Balance
- Current Account Balance
- Monthly Inflation Forecasts
Consensus Forecasts for Croatia
Individual panellist forecasts are shown for each of the variables surveyed, along with the consensus (mean) forecast. The rows of forecasts are ranked by the GDP growth estimate for the current year, highest to lowest. in the PDF publication, we also show selected “comparison forecasters” including the IMF and European Commission. The example below is an illustrative historical survey snapshot from September 2022, showing how individual forecasts and the consensus are presented.
Source: Eastern Europe Consensus Forecasts, September 2022
Special Surveys
In addition to the regular surveys for the variables listed above we also undertake a number of Special Surveys for Croatia on topics such as:- Quarterly Forecasts
- Long-Term Forecasts
- Forecast Probabilities
- Sectoral Growth and Foreign Direct Investment
Main Data Sources for Croatia
- Croatian Bureau of Statistics: The Croatian Bureau of Statistics is the main producer, disseminator and coordinator of the official statistics system in the Republic of Croatia and the main representative of the national statistical system before the European and international bodies competent for statistics.
- Croatian National Bank: The Croatian National Bank is the central bank of the Republic of Croatia. Until 2023, the NHB was responsible for issuing the first old original classic former national Croatian currency, the kuna. It became a part of the European Central Bank when it adopted the Euro Currency on 1 January 2023.
Comprehensive Forecasts Coverage
Consensus Economics has collected forecasts for more than 30 years, building up a comprehensive catalogue of historical forecasts data. Please enquire at editors@consensuseconomics.com should you wish to find out more about these data offerings, pricing and the different platforms by which you can access them.Explore forecasts across Eastern Europe
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