The Croatian Pension Insurance Institute (HZMO) paid fewer foreign pensions last year compared to the year before, with around 8,000 fewer pensions sent abroad. The majority go to neighboring Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia—around 129,000 combined. Germany ranks third, followed by Slovenia and Australia, reports N1

In total, Croatia paid out 177,158 foreign pensions worth €438.9 million in 2024. In 2023, 185,227 pensions were paid across 50 countries.

The largest number of pensions went to Bosnia and Herzegovina (67,263) and Serbia (61,757), with over €192 million and €158 million sent respectively. Germany received 14,743 pensions worth more than €20 million. Slovenia followed with 9,272 pensions, and Australia with 6,067.

Austria received 4,832 pensions, Montenegro 2,143, and North Macedonia 1,868. Canada received 1,857 pensions and Italy 1,304.

Only one pension was sent to Armenia, Monaco, Paraguay, Peru, and South Korea, while two pensions were paid to Cyprus, Malta, Mexico, the Philippines, Thailand, and Turkey. Other countries with a small number of pension payments included Brazil, Greece, Chile, Iceland, Israel, Portugal, Argentina, and Ukraine.