According to short-term energy statistics published by the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, Croatia’s net electricity production in May 2025 totaled 981 GWh, marking a 2 percent decrease compared to May 2024, when production reached 1,001 GWh.
Out of the total electricity generated in May, 516 GWh or 52.6 percent came from hydropower plants. Thermal power plants contributed 41 GWh or 4.2 percent, while wind farms generated 225 GWh, accounting for 22.9 percent. Solar power plants produced 122 GWh, making up 12.4 percent of total production.
Electricity imports rose sharply, with Croatia importing 1,210 GWh in May 2025 — an increase of 19.7 percent compared to 1,011 GWh in May 2024. Electricity exports also grew, reaching 721 GWh, which is 22.2 percent more than the 590 GWh exported in the same month last year.
In terms of hydrocarbons, Croatia produced 60 million cubic meters of natural gas in May 2025, up by 3.4 percent compared to the same month in 2024. Natural gas imports surged to 273 million cubic meters, reflecting a 59.6 percent increase. Crude oil production declined to 39,000 tons, 9.3 percent less than the previous year. Meanwhile, production of petroleum products increased significantly, reaching 316,000 tons in May 2025, up from 245,000 tons in May 2024.
