Index Commentary

Croatia overall drops seven places in the Index to rank 24. Slight deteriorations can be observed in all energy dimensions. Decreases in energy consumption are slower than in peer countries, leading to a drop in energy security, which is partly offset by stronger oil reserve stocks. Environmental impact mitigation remains constant as higher energy and emissions intensity per GDP per capita and a lower quality of air and water are offset by reductions in emissions from electricity and heat generation. Croatia’s weak economic situation further deteriorates by eleven places (rank 77) due to less macroeconomic stability. Performance in social equity, political and societal strength remains relatively constant.