Croatia Economy

The economy of Croatia has moved away from agriculture which was previously dominant to one that is now largely service-based. The strength of the country's economy is ahead of states such as Romania, Lithuania and Poland.

The industrial sector is dominated by shipbuilding, with Croatia’s annual exports in this sector being worth over €1 billion. Food processing and the chemical industry are other significant factors in Croatia’s export industry.

The export of blue water fish, for which demand has increased tremendously over the last few years, mainly from Japan and South Korea, remains the only significant agricultural export. Smaller agricultural markets are in place for its organic food production, wines, olive oils and lavender.

Croatia is among the world’s top 20 most popular tourist destinations, so making this a major source of income, especially during the summer. Recently the tourist season has been extended through the winter as winter sports including skiing have successfully been promoted to visitors.

Back to All European Country Guides