National Debt (% of GDP): Croatia
Croatia's national debt (% of gdp) is currently 57.4% as of 2026. # Croatia National Debt (% of GDP) Croatia's national debt stands at 57.
Current (2026)
57.4%
+0.7% y/y
Peak (2020)
86.5%
Low (1998)
23.3%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1998–2026 · 33 pts
National Debt (% of GDP) — Croatia
1998 — 2026
National Debt (% of GDP) — Croatia
Analysis# Croatia National Debt (% of GDP)
Croatia's national debt stands at 57.4% of GDP in 2026, reflecting a significant recovery from its peak of 86.5% in 2020. The current level remains substantially above the all-time low of 23.3% recorded in 1998, representing a 146.4% increase over the 28-year period. Despite this long-term growth, the recent trajectory shows marked improvement, with debt declining steadily from 2020 onward.
The 2020 spike coincided with pandemic-related fiscal pressures, but subsequent years demonstrate consistent debt reduction. From 2020 to 2026, Croatia reduced its debt ratio by approximately 29 percentage points. Projections indicate stabilization around 57% through 2026, suggesting the country has arrested the worst of its fiscal challenges. This downward momentum reflects both economic growth and disciplined fiscal management following the pandemic emergency.
Historical Data
33 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 59.4% | +0.51% |
| 2029 | 59.1% | +0.68% |
| 2028 | 58.7% | +1.21% |
| 2027 | 58.0% | +1.05% |
| 2026 | 57.4% | +0.70% |
| 2025 | 57.0% | -1.04% |
| 2024 | 57.6% | -6.80% |
| 2023 | 61.8% | -9.78% |
| 2022 | 68.5% | -12.40% |
| 2021 | 78.2% | -9.60% |
| 2020 | 86.5% | +22.00% |
| 2019 | 70.9% | -2.61% |
| 2018 | 72.8% | -4.46% |
| 2017 | 76.2% | -3.91% |
| 2016 | 79.3% | -4.23% |
| 2015 | 82.8% | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 83.2% | +4.65% |
| 2013 | 79.5% | +15.38% |
| 2012 | 68.9% | +9.19% |
| 2011 | 63.1% | +11.09% |
Show all 33 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.8% | +18.58% |
| 2009 | 47.9% | +23.14% |
| 2008 | 38.9% | +4.85% |
| 2007 | 37.1% | -3.39% |
| 2006 | 38.4% | -6.11% |
| 2005 | 40.9% | +2.25% |
| 2004 | 40.0% | +5.82% |
| 2003 | 37.8% | +3.56% |
| 2002 | 36.5% | -0.27% |
| 2001 | 36.6% | +3.39% |
| 2000 | 35.4% | +18.00% |
| 1999 | 30.0% | +28.76% |
| 1998 | 23.3% | — |
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