Croatia: Business freedom

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 Croatia

Business freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 77
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2024
 Average 59
 Min - Max 54 - 77
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 77 points, an increase from 72 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 62 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Croatia from 1996 to 2024 is 59 points. The minimum value, 54 points, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 77 points was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Croatia - Business freedom - historical chart - 1996-2024




The Business Freedom index for Croatia from The Heritage Foundation measures the ability to start, operate, and close a business. It reflects the overall burden of regulations and the efficiency of the government of Croatia in the regulatory process.
Definition: The Business freedom index is based on 10 indicators, using data from the World Bank’s Doing Business study: Starting a business-procedures (number), time (days), cost (% of income per capita), and minimum capital (% of income per capita); Obtaining a license—procedures (number), time (days), and cost (% of income per capita); Closing a business—time (years), cost (% of estate), and recovery rate (cents on the dollar).

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 Property rights 80 2024 points
 Freedom from corruption 51 2024 points
 Fiscal freedom 75 2024 points
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 Labor freedom 68 2024 points
 Monetary freedom 67.40 2024 points
 Trade freedom 79 2024 points
 Investment freedom 70 2024 points
 Financial freedom 60 2024 points
 Economic freedom, overall index 67 2024 index points
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