Thursday, 30th October 2025

Croatia’s Industrial Shift Sees Fewer Jobs but Rising Productivity

As industrial employment declines, Croatia shows signs of economic resilience with rising productivity

Croatia’s industrial sector is grappling with unexpected challenges – while the number of jobs decreases, productivity continues to rise.

According to the latest data from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, industrial employment fell by 2% in December 2024, with the sharpest decline in manufacturing, particularly in clothing and footwear production.

Meanwhile, sectors such as computer and electronic device manufacturing saw employment growth.

Despite the drop in jobs, labour productivity grew modestly by 0.3%.

This trend suggests that, although fewer jobs are being created, the workforce is becoming more efficient.

The industry continues to adapt to global challenges and market demands, and despite the fall in employment numbers, Croatia remains among the EU countries with the lowest unemployment rate, which stood at 4.5% in December 2024.

Have a news tip or story to share? Email us at info@connectingregion.com

The Minister Who Isn’t Human

When an Avatar Joins the Cabinet, Politics and Algorithms Collide In a world still debating AI’s limits, Albania simply acted...

Over 250 Workers Jobless After Kentaur Shuts Down Factory in Vranje

The Danish-owned company Kentaur Balkans has abruptly closed its factory in Vranje, Serbia, leaving around 250 workers without jobs....

Vučić Says Serbia Can Buy Russian Stake in NIS, but Moscow Prefers Third-Party Sale

The offer was made during a recent meeting with Alexander Dyukov, Chairman of the Board at Gazprom Neft, and...

Ferrari and Maserati Enter the Electric Vehicle Market

Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric car, the Elettrica, boasting over 1,000 hp, four in-house-developed electric motors, a 0-100...

Zuckerberg Predicts Mobile Phones Will Disappear by 2030

TThis is inevitable as new technologies like augmented reality (AR) glasses and virtual reality (VR) devices reshape how people...
spot_img

Connecting the Adria Region Decision Makers

The Region is more than a publication - it's where the region's elite converge for insights and opportunities