Croatia Government Budget
-2.9%▼ −0.95 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Croatia's budget balance as a share of GDP was -2.89% in 2025, deteriorating from -1.95% a year earlier. The reading remains above the all-time low of -11.11% recorded in 1999, while the all-time high is 2.32% from 2019. Data are available from 1992.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.9% | -1.9% | 2.3%Dec 2019 | -11.1%Dec 1999 | 1992 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 55.9% | 57.4% | 86.5% | 23.3% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 21.2% | 21.7% | 26.2% | 14.5% | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Croatia averaged -3.9% from 1992 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 2.3% in Dec 2019 and a record low of -11.1% in Dec 1999. The series is reported yearly with history from 1992.
The budget balance as a share of GDP measures the difference between government revenues and expenditures relative to the size of the economy. It is expressed as a percentage of GDP and reported annually. The series for Croatia spans from 1992 onward.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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