Government Spending in Croatia increased to 18902 HRK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 18342 HRK Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Croatia averaged 15893.39 HRK Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18931 HRK Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 12330 HRK Million in the third quarter of 2001. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Croatia Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourist Arrivals in Croatia increased to 355678 in March from 294548 in February of 2020. Tourist Arrivals in Croatia averaged 444406.33 from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4365372 in August of 2019 and a record low of 54742 in February of 2000. This page provides - Croatia Tourist Arrivals - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The CROBEX decreased 487 points or 23.97% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Croatia. Historically, the Croatia Stock Market (CROBEX) reached an all time high of 5392.94 in October of 2007. The Croatia Zagreb Stock Exchange Index CROBEX is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 25 large companies listed on the Zagreb Stock Exchange. In order to be included in the CROBEX Index, stocks have to be traded in more than 90 percent of the total number of trade days in the selected time period. It is a free-float, capitalization-weighted index. The CROBEX has a base value of 100 as of July 1, 1997.

Living Wage Individual in Croatia increased to 7020 HRK/Month in 2018 from 6510 HRK/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Croatia averaged 6415 HRK/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7020 HRK/Month in 2018 and a record low of 5880 HRK/Month in 2015. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey.

Retirement Age Men in Croatia remained unchanged at 65 in 2018 from 65 in 2017. This page provides - Croatia Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Croatia was worth 61.35 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Croatia represents 0.05 percent of the world economy. GDP in Croatia averaged 40.26 USD Billion from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 70.49 USD Billion in 2008 and a record low of 10.28 USD Billion in 1992. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Croatia GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Croatia decreased to 51.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 51.40 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Croatia averaged 51.71 percent from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 54.10 percent in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of 48.50 percent in the second quarter of 2006. This page provides - Croatia Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Croatia increased to 3311 HRK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3019 HRK Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Croatia averaged 2860.64 HRK Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3708 HRK Million in the third quarter of 2009 and a record low of 1761 HRK Million in the first quarter of 2014. This page provides - Croatia Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Croatia decreased to 16512.38 EUR Million in March from 19464.87 EUR Million in February of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Croatia averaged 8085.69 EUR Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21036.64 EUR Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 138.03 EUR Million in December of 1992. In Croatia, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Croatia Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Croatia is the 63 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Croatia averaged 69.69 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 81 in 2013 and a record low of 56 in 2007. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Croatia Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Women in Croatia increased to 62 in 2018 from 61.75 in 2017. Retirement Age Women in Croatia averaged 60.60 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 62 in 2018 and a record low of 60 in 2005. In Croatia, from 2010, the retirement age for women increases 3 month per year until 2030. This page provides - Croatia Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Croatia remained unchanged at 0 percent in February from 0 percent in January of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in Croatia averaged 0.23 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 0.50 percent in May of 2005 and a record low of 0 percent in April of 2013. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Croatia.

Full Time Employment in Croatia decreased to 1577 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1591.80 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Full Time Employment in Croatia averaged 1496.27 Thousand from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1662 Thousand in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of 1370.50 Thousand in the first quarter of 2013. This page provides - Croatia Full Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Croatia stands at 36.50 percent. Social Security Rate in Croatia averaged 37.03 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 37.20 percent in 2005 and a record low of 35.20 percent in 2013. In Croatia, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Croatia because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Croatia Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Steel Production in Croatia decreased to 5 Thousand Tonnes in February from 10 Thousand Tonnes in January of 2020. Steel Production in Croatia averaged 6.06 Thousand Tonnes from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 23.06 Thousand Tonnes in September of 2014 and a record low of 0 Thousand Tonnes in March of 2009. This page has Steel Production values for Croatia.

Croatia recorded a Current Account deficit of 592.10 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in Croatia averaged -247.27 EUR Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4571.20 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of -2403.80 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2008. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides the latest reported value for - Croatia Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government spending in Croatia was last recorded at 47.1 percent of GDP in 2019 . Government Spending to GDP in Croatia averaged 50.93 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 62.20 percent in 1995 and a record low of 45.30 percent in 2017. This page provides the latest reported value for - Croatia Government Spending to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labour Costs in Croatia increased to 91 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 84.30 points in the third quarter of 2019. Labour Costs in Croatia averaged 89.73 points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 104.20 points in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of 70.50 points in the third quarter of 2001. This page provides - Croatia Labour Costs - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Croatia decreased to 12100.80 HRK Million in October from 12854.50 HRK Million in September of 2019. Government Revenues in Croatia averaged 9215.30 HRK Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14040.20 HRK Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 5884.30 HRK Million in February of 2005. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Croatia Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Croatia decreased to 19975 HRK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 21086 HRK Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Croatia averaged 17748.63 HRK Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26596 HRK Million in the second quarter of 2008 and a record low of 9734 HRK Million in the first quarter of 2000. This page provides - Croatia Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Croatia increased by 291.10 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Croatia averaged 355.39 EUR Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2064.30 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2014 and a record low of -768.20 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Croatia Foreign Direct Investment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in Croatia increased to 2.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2.10 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Long Term Unemployment Rate in Croatia averaged 7.21 percent from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 and a record low of 1.90 percent in the second quarter of 2019. In Croatia, the long term unemployment rate refers to the share of unemployed persons since 12 months or more in the total number of active persons (those who are either employed or unemployed) in the labour market. This page provides - Croatia Long Term Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Croatia decreased to 1.13 USD/Liter in April from 1.25 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Croatia averaged 1.44 USD/Liter from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.99 USD/Liter in September of 2014 and a record low of 0.67 USD/Liter in December of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - Croatia Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Croatia recorded a Current Account surplus of 2.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Croatia averaged -3.73 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.30 percent in 2017 and a record low of -10.70 percent in 2008. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Croatia Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Croatia decreased 7 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Croatia averaged 3.32 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20.60 percent in August of 2001 and a record low of -15.20 percent in May of 2009. In Croatia, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides the latest reported value for - Croatia Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Croatia decreased to 10431.60 HRK Million in October from 10671.10 HRK Million in September of 2019. Fiscal Expenditure in Croatia averaged 9566.14 HRK Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14032.80 HRK Million in December of 2008 and a record low of 6577.70 HRK Million in August of 2004. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Croatia Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Croatia decreased 11.80 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Croatia averaged 0.02 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.40 percent in August of 2007 and a record low of -11.80 percent in March of 2020. In Croatia, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Croatia, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides - Croatia Retail Sales MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Job Vacancies in Croatia decreased to 8676 in December from 11376 in November of 2010. Job Vacancies in Croatia averaged 10830.77 from 1996 until 2010, reaching an all time high of 19883 in May of 2002 and a record low of 4760 in January of 2010. This page provides - Croatia Job Vacancies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Croatia increased to 958.50 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 776.50 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Remittances in Croatia averaged 493.95 EUR Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 958.50 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 280.50 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2000. In Croatia, Remittances refers to inflows of current and capital transfers in cash and kind, including migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances) and acquired rights in social benefits (total remittances). This page provides - Croatia Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Croatia increased to 148947.80 HRK Million in February from 145855.90 HRK Million in January of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Croatia averaged 58976.77 HRK Million from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 159335.20 HRK Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 38.70 HRK Million in January of 1992. This page provides - Croatia Central Bank Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Croatia increased by 4112.93 HRK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Croatia averaged 974.44 HRK Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10658.65 HRK Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of -11900.10 HRK Million in the third quarter of 2019. In Croatia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Croatia Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Croatia Three Month Interbank Rate (Zibor) was at 0.18 percent on Friday May 8. Interbank Rate in Croatia averaged 5.14 percent from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16.96 percent in July of 1998 and a record low of 0.10 percent in January of 2016. In Croatia, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Croatia Overnight Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Croatia increased 3.20 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Croatia averaged 2.12 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14.70 percent in July of 2008 and a record low of -4.30 percent in June of 2014. This page provides the latest reported value for - Croatia Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

One Scottish fan used post-it notes to give himself a tan replicating Croatia's checkerboard flag (pictured), while a Wales supporter defiantly plastered a Welsh flag on his desk at work.

The underwhelming group-stages are over and Euro 2016's knockout round is underway. Here, Sportsmail columnist MARTIN KEOWN gives his verdict on Saturday's last-16 games.

Fernando Santos took his Portugal side's practice session at the Centre National de Rugby in Marcoussis on Monday. The training base was a happy one after their last-16 win over Croatia.

Despite Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo so far failing to produce a string of consistent displays, Portugal have recovered from a slow start to earn a place in the quarter-finals.

Leeds United have launched a bid to sign Croatia U21 international captain Ivan Sunjic. The 22-year old plays for Dinamo Zagreb who have already fielded an offer from Birmingham City.

The former Arsenal veteran believes his country should be positive after their narrow defeat to Spain but has called on his side's youngsters to step up on the big stage.

Croatia captain Darijo Srna says he is ready to play against the Czech Republic at Euro 2016 on Friday following the death of his father. Srna's father passed away during Croatia's opening game.

While Group A, B and C may be taking shape, attention turns to Group D and E on Friday. Italy stormed to a 2-0 victory over Belgium and will want more success against Sweden.

A moment of magic from Real Madrid playmaker Luka Modric helped Croatia kick-start their summer in France with a 1-0 win over Turkey in Paris.

Czech Republic snatched a crucial draw against Croatia in Saint-Etienne after it looked as though they were all-but out of Euro 2016, but fan violence marred Group D clash.

CHRIS HATHERALL IN SAINT-ETIENNE: Croatia fans threw flares on the pitch and fought in the stands as their team threw away a 2-0 lead against the Czech Republic to draw 2-2.

UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against the Croatian Football Association for the chaotic scenes that saw Mark Clattenburg halt the Euro 2016 Group D fixture on Friday night.

Former Croatia manager Slaven Bilic has warned there will be more crowd trouble after condemning the violent scenes which marred his country's draw with the Czech Republic.

Sportsmail's Martin Keown offers his assessment of Tuesday's two late games at Euro 2016 as Spain face Croatia in Bordeaux and Czech Republic try to reach the last 16 with victory over Turkey.

Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey faces a late fitness test ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifier against Croatia on Sunday. Ramsey suffered a thigh injury during Juventus' win over Inter Milan last week.

The Real Madrid superstar believes he is now back to his physical peak and playing with a menacing smile on his face as he edges closer to a summer move away from the Spanish capital.

The news comes as a big blow to Ryan Giggs - who was hoping the 28-year-old would regain match fitness after not featuring in the national side for 11 months.