克罗地亚劳动力成本激增

Core Insights - Croatia's labor costs have experienced explosive growth in recent years, with administrative expenses causing labor costs to exceed productivity levels [1] - Since 2019, the minimum wage has increased by 92%, and labor costs have risen by 61.6%, which is 2.5 times the EU average increase [1] - The public sector wage budget has grown by 58% over two years, with the gap between public sector average wages and the average wages in the real economy reaching a historical high of 32.3% [1] Labor Market Comparison - The Croatian Labor Minister compared wage levels between Croatia and Slovenia, noting that in 2016, Croatia's minimum wage was 50% of Slovenia's, but it has now risen to 75% [1] - In terms of average wages, Croatia's wages have increased from 72% of Slovenia's average to 90% [1] - Croatia's unemployment rate is currently at a historical low, indicating a tight labor market [1] Government Objectives - The Croatian government aims to continue increasing the minimum wage in line with average and median wages through social dialogue, encouraging economic development, and implementing measures to reduce labor costs [1]