The World Bank in Croatia

Croatia became a member of the European Union in July 2013, in the midst of the six-year long recession. Joining the single market and having been able to absorb the EU grant funds has helped the recovery that started in 2015.

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Croatia: Agriculture Sector Diagnostic

This analysis provides a basis for strategic priorities in agriculture and rural development in Croatia, ahead of CAP for 2021-27.

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Gender Equality in Croatia

Our report outlines areas that can be improved to advance gender relations and opportunities for all people living in Croatia.

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Country Partnership Framework

A new multiyear strategy is focusing on accelerating growth and convergence to EU income levels and reducing regional disparities.

Croatia At-A-Glance

Growth in Croatia strengthened in 2016 to 2.9% on the back of accelerated private consumption and a rebound of investment after six years of decline. The recovery was broad based, with a surge in industrial production and construction and record-high tourism contributing the most to the accelerated growth.

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Modernization and Restructuring of the Roads Sector

The loan and guarantee for the project are aimed at strengthening the institutional effectiveness, enhancing the operational efficiency and increasing the debt service capacity of Croatia’s road sector.

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EU Report

Rethinking Lagging Regions

Economic Update

Croatia: Macro Poverty Outlook

Working Paper

Disaster Risk Profiles for Croatia

Doing Business 2017

Equal Opportunity For All - Croatia Profile

Croatia in Figures

Find data and facts about the country's development progress.

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Growth strengthened in 2016 led by exports, domestic demand and investment recovery. Given the labor market recovery and real wage and disposable income increase, the poverty rate has continued trending downwards to 8.4 percent (at $5/day PPP). Due to the improved fiscal outcomes, Croatia would likely exit the Excessive Deficit Procedure in 2017. Yet, fiscal imbalances would require further narrowing in the medium term, while stronger personal consumption and EU funds absorption would continue to support solid growth in 2017-19. Read more...