Croatia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Croatia has a developed European economy supported by tourism, services, manufacturing, trade, transport, construction, and food-related industries. GDP per capita provides a useful perspective on how the country’s economic production compares with its population and complements the broader picture presented by total GDP. Explore Croatia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$30,030
Est. in USD
World Rank
#46
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+9.7%
+$2,654
Europe Rank
#29
Out of 43 countries
1. Croatia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Croatia’s GDP per capita reflects the amount of economic output generated for each resident across tourism, services, industry, transport, and trade. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized basis for comparing Croatia with countries of different sizes. The indicator is especially useful for understanding how the country’s service-oriented economy translates into production on a per-person basis.
2. Croatia GDP Per Capita Growth (1992–2026)
3. Croatia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,030 | +9.7% |
| 2025 | $27,376 | +13.9% |
| 2024 | $24,044 | +8.4% |
| 2023 | $22,188 | +20.1% |
| 2022 | $18,479 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $17,801 | +20.3% |
| 2020 | $14,797 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | $15,567 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | $15,466 | +11.3% |
| 2017 | $13,898 | +8.4% |
| 2016 | $12,816 | +4.3% |
| 2015 | $12,284 | -13.4% |
| 2014 | $14,189 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | $14,135 | +4.6% |
| 2012 | $13,518 | -8.0% |
| 2011 | $14,687 | +6.9% |
| 2010 | $13,743 | -5.0% |
| 2009 | $14,460 | -9.0% |
| 2008 | $15,884 | +15.5% |
| 2007 | $13,758 | +19.6% |
| 2006 | $11,502 | +10.1% |
| 2005 | $10,449 | +7.6% |
| 2004 | $9,714 | +18.6% |
| 2003 | $8,190 | +31.8% |
| 2002 | $6,215 | +15.8% |
| 2001 | $5,365 | +6.1% |
| 2000 | $5,055 | -2.4% |
| 1999 | $5,181 | -2.7% |
| 1998 | $5,326 | +10.2% |
| 1997 | $4,834 | -1.7% |
| 1996 | $4,919 | +6.0% |
| 1995 | $4,639 | +25.9% |
| 1994 | $3,684 | +131.6% |
| 1993 | $1,591 | +1,225.8% |
| 1992 | $120 | — |
4. Croatia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+9.7%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+68.7%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+134.3%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+161.1%
(2006 to 2026)
Croatia’s GDP per capita has generally strengthened over time as tourism, investment, infrastructure, employment, and integration with European markets have expanded. Visitor activity, inflation, population changes, external demand, and investment conditions can influence annual movements. Historical data helps show how output per resident has developed through periods of recovery, expansion, and structural adjustment.
5. Croatia GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Croatia
$30,030
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Croatia’s GDP per capita is approximately
49.8%
below the
Europe average
and
19.3%
above the world average.
6. Croatia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Portugal | $35,434 |
| #27 | Poland | $31,336 |
| #28 | Slovakia | $31,242 |
| #29 | Croatia | $30,030 |
| #30 | Greece | $29,696 |
| #31 | Latvia | $28,913 |
| #32 | Hungary | $28,430 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Croatia
Croatia GDP (Nominal)
$116.6 Billion
(2026)
Croatia GDP Per Capita
$30,030
(2026)
Croatia’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic production across the country, while GDP per capita relates that output to population. Total GDP shows the size of the Croatian economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production generated for each resident. Considering both measures together gives a more complete picture of economic performance.
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8. Croatia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $31,521 | +5.0% |
| 2028 | $32,889 | +4.3% |
| 2029 | $34,357 | +4.5% |
| 2030 | $35,923 | +4.6% |
Croatia GDP per capita is projected to reach $35,923 by 2030, representing a 19.6% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Croatia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Croatia GDP per capita is estimated at $30,030 in 2026.
It ranks #46 globally and #29 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 9.7% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 68.7%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 134.3%.
It is approximately 49.8% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 19.3% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $35,923 by 2030, 19.6% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Croatia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Croatia GDP per capita is estimated at $30,030 in 2026.
Croatia ranks #46 globally and #29 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 9.7% compared with 2025.
Croatia GDP per capita was approximately $12,284 in 2015.
Croatia GDP per capita is approximately 49.8% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.