The Croatian economy is predominantly service-oriented, with the services sector contributing 42.62% to GDP. Industrial activities, including mining, manufacturing, and utilities, account for 20.99%. The wholesale, retail trade, restaurants, and hotels sector follows, making up 17.48%. Transport, storage, and communication contribute 9.5%, while construction and agriculture, hunting, forestry, and fishing sectors contribute 5.36% and 4.05% respectively. Over the last two years, the services sector showed moderate growth while industrial activities experienced slight expansion. The CAGR over five years signals a steady growth pattern in the industrial sectors, with services maintaining dominance.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Continued expansion in the services sector driven by tourism and digital services advancement.
- Potential growth in manufacturing with technology integration and investment in infrastructure.
- The agricultural sector's transformation towards more sustainable practices could impact its GDP contribution.
- Developments in transport infrastructure enhancing the logistics sector’s role in GDP.
Top countries in GDP Composition by Sector
| # | 6 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Services | 42.62 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 Mining, Manufacturing, Utilities | 20.99 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Wholesale, retail trade, restaurants and hotels | 17.48 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Transport, storage and communication | 9.5 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Construction | 5.36 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 Agriculture, hunting, forestry, fishing | 4.05 | 2016 |
