ZAGREB, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Croatia's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 3.6 percent in real terms in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, marking the country's 20th consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth, the Croatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS) reported on Friday.
The fourth-quarter performance represented a notable acceleration from the previous quarter, when the economy grew by 2.3 percent. According to preliminary estimates, Croatia's GDP increased by 3.2 percent for the whole of 2025.
The robust expansion in the fourth quarter was driven primarily by a surge in investment activity, alongside sustained growth in both personal and government consumption.
In recent years, Croatia's economic growth has consistently outpaced the European Union average.
Despite the strong growth, the country continues to face persistent inflationary pressures. In January 2026, Croatia's annual inflation rate edged up to 3.4 percent, remaining among the highest in the eurozone. ■
