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Croatian pension adjustments and HZMO updates

Overview

In August 2026, the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute (HZMO) announced a 5.40 percent increase in pension values, effective July 1, 2026. The adjustment was calculated using a combination of the average consumer price index and the average gross salary of employees in Croatia. The increase, which includes retroactive payments for July, was scheduled for distribution in September.

By September 2026, HZMO also detailed plans for technological investments, allocating approximately 780,000 euros for IT maintenance and WAN network upgrades. While the pension adjustments were implemented, some retirees expressed dissatisfaction on social media, claiming the increases were insufficient to offset the rising cost of living and were merely legal requirements to combat inflation.

In early September 2026, the Croatian Party of Pensioners (HSU) highlighted legislative reforms intended to improve retiree living standards. These include a new indexation formula that shifted the ratio from 70:30 to 85:15 as of July 1, 2025, to better align pensions with wage and price increases.

The HSU also noted the introduction of a permanent annual pension supplement based on years of service, which saw initial distributions of 217 million euros to over 1.2 million pensioners. Other measures reported include a 10 percent increase in disability pensions, a 3 percent increase for the lowest pensions, and the removal of early retirement penalties for individuals aged 70 and older, effective January 1, 2026.

Entities

Croatian Pension Insurance Institute · Republic of Croatia · Croatian Bureau of Statistics · BADURINI d. o. o. · Croatia

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Croatian Party of Pensioners reports major pension reforms

    The Croatian Party of Pensioners (HSU) reports significant pension reforms, including a new 85:15 indexation formula and permanent annual supplements for over 1.2 million retirees.

  2. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    HZMO allocates funds for IT upgrades and pension adjustments

    The Croatian Pension Insurance Institute (HZMO) is investing 780,000 euros in IT and network upgrades while implementing a 5.40 percent pension adjustment that has drawn criticism from retirees.

  3. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    HZMO announces 5.40 percent pension increase in Croatia

    The Croatian Pension Insurance Institute announced a 5.40 percent pension increase effective July 1, 2026, with payments including July retroactivity to be distributed in September.

Sources

karlovacki.hr · mirovina.hr · n1info.hr · novosti.hr · podravski.hr · poslovni.hr · shredfem.com · teleskop.hr · zagreb.info

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