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2026 rules
Benefits calculator for Croatia
How much you get if you lose your job, have a baby, fall ill or raise children, with the 2026 rules that apply in Croatia.
Quick answerIn Croatia, with a monthly gross salary of 1,900 EUR and 10 years of work: unemployment benefit 1,014 EUR per month, duration 360 days (12 months), maternity or parental pay 1,900 EUR per month, duration 14 months, sick pay for 30 days 1,330 EUR in total, and child benefit for two children up to 123.60 EUR per month.
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Popular questions
How much unemployment benefit will I get in Croatia?
With a monthly gross salary of 1,900 EUR and 10 years of work, the benefit is about 1,014 EUR per month, duration 360 days (12 months). It is 60% of your average gross pay of the last 3 months for the first 90 days, 35% for the next 90 days and 30% after that, with ceilings of about 1,014, 579 and 507 EUR a month and a floor of about 420 EUR.
How much is maternity or parental pay in Croatia?
With a monthly gross salary of 1,900 EUR, it is about 1,900 EUR per month, duration 14 months. Parental leave lasts 8 months for the first or second child (4 months for each parent) and 30 months for twins and the third child. It is paid at 100% of salary up to 3,001.79 EUR a month for the first 6 or 8 months, with a minimum of 701.89 EUR.
How much sick pay do I get in Croatia?
For 30 days of sick leave you receive about 1,330 EUR in total in total. From day 43 the HZZO pays 70%, between 353.15 and 995.45 EUR a month.
How much is child benefit in Croatia?
For two children the result is up to 123.60 EUR per month. Child benefit (doplatak za djecu) is income tested: the household income per member must be below 618.02 EUR a month.
In Croatia the unemployment benefit is paid by the Croatian Employment Service (HZZ), maternity, parental and sick pay by the health insurance fund (HZZO), and child benefit by the pension institute (HZMO).
Unemployment benefit in Croatia
- You need 9 months of work in the last 24 months, or 6 months if you are under 30. The benefit is not taxed.
- It is 60% of your average gross pay of the last 3 months for the first 90 days, 35% for the next 90 days and 30% after that, with ceilings of about 1,014, 579 and 507 EUR a month and a floor of about 420 EUR.
- Duration grows with your years of work: 90 days up to 2 years, then 30 more days for each year up to 360 days with 10 years, and up to 450 days with more than 25 years.
Maternity and parental leave in Croatia
- Maternity leave runs from 28 days before the birth until the baby is 6 months old and is paid at 100% of salary, with no ceiling.
- Parental leave lasts 8 months for the first or second child (4 months for each parent) and 30 months for twins and the third child. It is paid at 100% of salary up to 3,001.79 EUR a month for the first 6 or 8 months, with a minimum of 701.89 EUR.
- Fathers get 20 working days of paid paternity leave at 100% of salary. Parents who are not employed receive 503.24 EUR a month.
Sick pay in Croatia
- The employer pays the first 42 days, at least 70% of your average pay of the last 6 months.
- From day 43 the HZZO pays 70%, between 353.15 and 995.45 EUR a month.
- Work injury, occupational disease and care of a sick child under 7 are paid at 100% from the first day.
Child benefit in Croatia
- Child benefit (doplatak za djecu) is income tested: the household income per member must be below 618.02 EUR a month.
- The amount per child is between 30.90 and 61.80 EUR a month, depending on income. The third and fourth child get 66.36 EUR more each.
- Single parents receive 15% more. The benefit is paid until the end of secondary school, at most until 19.
Before you apply: five things people often miss
Quitting is not the same as being dismissed
In most countries you get no unemployment benefit, or get it later, if you resign or agree to leave. Before you sign a termination agreement, check what it means for your benefit.
Your insurance record decides everything
Duration and amount depend on how many months you paid contributions and on what salary. Check that your employer reported you correctly before you apply.
Gross, net and taxes
Some benefits are paid gross and are taxed, others are tax free. The calculator shows the amount the rules describe. The money you see in your account can be lower.
Combine benefits the smart way
Sick leave, maternity leave and unemployment usually cannot be paid for the same days. The order in which you claim them can change how much you receive in total.
Examples by salary
Ten years of work, age 35, first child, 30 days of sick leave, 2026 rules.
| Monthly salary | Unemployment | Maternity or parental | Sick pay, 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,100 EUR | 660 EUR per month | 1,100 EUR per month | 770 EUR |
| 1,900 EUR | 1,014 EUR per month | 1,900 EUR per month | 1,330 EUR |
| 3,000 EUR | 1,014 EUR per month | 3,000 EUR per month | 2,100 EUR |
Frequently asked questions
Do I get unemployment benefit if I quit my job in Croatia?
Generally no. If you resign or agree to a mutual termination, you have no right to HZZ benefit, except in limited cases such as an extraordinary resignation caused by the employer or moving with a spouse.
Where do I apply in Croatia?
Unemployment: register with the HZZ and apply within 30 days, online through e-Građani or at the office. Maternity and parental pay: HZZO. Child benefit: HZMO.
Is this an official decision?
No. MyBenefitKit is an informational calculator. The institution that pays the benefit decides the exact amount from your full insurance record. Use the result to plan and to check the decision you receive.
Sources and disclaimer
This page is informational. The rules and amounts are based on laws and official publications valid in October 2026 and simplified for the calculator. Individual cases, collective agreements and regional rules can change the result.