The annual inflation rate in Croatia edged up to 4.2% in September 2025 from 4.1% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates.
This marked the highest rate since December 2023, driven mainly by higher prices for housing and utilities (8.8% vs 8.1% in August).
Prices for communication also rebounded (2.4% vs -0.4%).
Meanwhile, inflation eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.7% vs 6.3%), miscellaneous goods and services (4.5% vs 5.4%), and restaurants and hotels (7.0% vs 7.5%).
Transport costs also continued to drop, albeit at a slower pace (-0.8% vs -1.3%).
On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.4% in September, following a 0.1% rise in August.