Croatian pensioners face rising poverty risk: 36.3% overall, 64.4% for older singles

New data shows 36.3% of Croatian pensioners are at risk of poverty, with the rate jumping to 64.4% among older singles, as pensions fail to keep pace with living costs. The trend is pushing more elderly to seek maintenance agreements, indicating a structural erosion of retirement income security. This highlights a growing social welfare gap in Croatia, though the underlying causes and policy responses remain unclear.