Primorje-Gorski kotar County is a unit of regional self-government, established in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar territory, in the western part of the Republic of Croatia.
As Region, Primorje-Gorski kotar County is located at the junction of Central European and Adriatic-Mediterranean routes, with the shortest maritime connections to the end of destinations. The advantages of the Region are: geographic position, rich and diverse natural resoruces, developed transport and logistic infrastructure, talented, open-minded and skilled people, and readiness to accept new challenges.
The administrative seat of the Primorje-Gorski kotar County is the City of Rijeka, the largest port in Croatia, and one of the most important ports in Europe and the Mediterranean – through projects aimed at the development of Rijeka’s port capacities, projects that aim to develop the transport infrastructure, tourism and housing construction, as well as other projects that have the ability to transform Rijeka into a distinctive Mediterranean city.
The history of the Primorje-Gorski kotar County and the City of Rijeka is rooted in a centuries-long tradition in industrial manufacturing, ship construction, production of petroleum, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and other products, wood processing industry, tourism and the service sector, as well as the implementation of new technologies, in cooperation with the academic community.
[Source: Public institution “Regional Development Agency of Primorje-Gorski kotar County“, July 2022]
Main Indicators
| GDP EUR | 4.466.970.000 |
| Population | 265.419 |
| Men | 127.054 |
| Women | 138.365 |
| Age 0-14 | 33.058 |
| Age 15+ | 232.361 |
| GDP Per Capita EUR | 16.402,00 |
| Area Size km² | 3.588 |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics: GDP (2021), Population (2021), Area size (2021)
Gross Value Added by ActivitiesEUR
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2021
Infrastructure
| Motorways km | 138 |
| Broadband Connections number and density | 93.761 / 85% |
| Number of issued building permits | 865 |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics: Motorways (2022), Building permits (2023), Croatian Regulatory Agency for Network Industries: Broadband Connections (2022)
Investments
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Foreign Direct Investments million EUR | 3.189 |
Source: Croatian National Bank, 1993 - 2023
Foreign Direct Investment by Activitymil. EUR
| Activity | Amount |
|---|---|
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1.349,80 |
| Proprietary investments in real estate | 1.003,80 |
| Construction of buildings | 230,60 |
| Retail trade, except trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles | 194,60 |
| Real estate activities | 172,70 |
| Other | 236,90 |
Source: Croatian National Bank, 1993 - 2023
Foreign Direct Investment by Countrymil. EUR
| Country | Amount |
|---|---|
| Austria | 1.714,20 |
| Slovenia | 357,10 |
| Germany | 315,00 |
| Italy | 226,90 |
| Czechia | 74,40 |
| Other | 500,90 |
Source: Croatian National Bank, 1993 - 2023
Gross Investment in new Fixed Assets, by Location of Investment Constructions and Types of Assets
| Asset type | Amount(EUR, 000) |
|---|---|
| Buildings, spaces and structures | 368.860 |
| Machinery and equipment with fittings | 349.310 |
| Transport equipment | 46.701 |
| Cultivated biological resources | 3.298 |
| Intellectual property products | 13.917 |
| Total | 794.891 |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2022
Biggest Investors
| Company | Activity | Website |
|---|---|---|
| PLODINE d.d. | WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES | http://www.plodine.hr |
| JADROLINIJA | TRANSPORT AND STORAGE | http://www.jadrolinija.hr |
| Rijeka Gateway d.o.o. | TRANSPORT AND STORAGE | http://www.apmterminals.com |
| Imperial Riviera d.d. | ACTIVITIES OF PROVIDING ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVICE | http://www.imperial-riviera.hr |
| KD VODOVOD I KANALIZACIJA d.o.o. | WATER SUPPLY; WASTEWATER REMOVAL, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION | http://www.kdvik-rijeka.hr |
| JGL d.d. | MANUFACTURING | http://www.jgl.hr |
| EUROSPIN HRVATSKA d.o.o. | WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES | http://www.eurospin.hr |
| VIO ŽRNOVNICA CRIKVENICA VINODOL d.o.o. | WATER SUPPLY; WASTEWATER REMOVAL, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION | http://www.viozcv.hr |
| AUTOTRANS d.d. | TRANSPORT AND STORAGE | http://www.autotrans.hr |
| 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905 d. o. o. | MANUFACTURING | http://www.3maj.hr |
Source: Financial Agency, data for 2023
Maximum Investment Incentives' Intensity according to the Investment Promotion Act
| Large enterprises | Medium enterprises | Small and micro-enterprises |
|---|---|---|
| 40% | 50% | 60% |
Source: 2022-2027 Regional Aid Map for Croatia
International Trade
Export by Activity000 EUR
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2023
Import by Activity000 EUR
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2023
Export by Country000 EUR
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2023
Import by Country000 EUR
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2023
Education
| Eduction level | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| Kindergartens and Other Legal Entities Implementing Preschool Education Programmes | 9.535 |
| Basic Schools, Beginning of School Year | 19.103 |
| Upper Secondary Schools, Beginning of School Year | 9.186 |
| Students Enrolled on Professional and University Study, According to Place of Permanent Residence | 6.587 |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2022/2023
Number of High School Studends Who Have Completed Their Education
Source: Državni zavod za statistiku, podaci za 2020/2021. godinu
Number of Students and Institutions by Educational Sectors
| Educational Sector | Number of Institutions | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism and catering | 9 | 1.086 |
| Electrical engineering and computing | 4 | 983 |
| Mechanical engineering, shipbuilding and metallurgy | 12 | 838 |
| Economics, trade and business administration | 6 | 824 |
| Health and social work | 2 | 723 |
| Transport and logistics | 3 | 456 |
| Personal, security and other services | 4 | 333 |
| Construction and geodesy | 2 | 316 |
| Graphic technology and audio-visual design | 2 | 262 |
| Agriculture, food and veterinary | 4 | 130 |
| Forestry, wood processing and wood processing | 3 | 114 |
| Geology, mining, petroleum and chemical technology | 1 | 86 |
| Textiles and leather | 1 | 3 |
Source: Ministry of Science and Education, data for 2023/2024
Students Who Graduated From University Study or Completed Professional Studys
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2021
Students Enrolled at Institutions of Higher Education, by Scientific and Artistic Fields of Study
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2022/2023
Institutions of Higher Education and Graduated Students
| Name | Students who graduated from or completed university or professional study |
|---|---|
| Business School Par, Rijeka | 15 |
| Polytechnic of Rijeka | 350 |
| Faculty of Civil Engineering, Rijeka | 131 |
| Faculty of Engineering, Rijeka | 495 |
| Faculty of Health Studies, Rijeka | 279 |
| Faculty of Law, Rijeka | 237 |
| Department of Mathematics, University of Rijeka | 86 |
| Department of Physics, University of Rijeka | 33 |
| Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka | 317 |
| Faculty of Medicine, Rijeka | 154 |
| Department of Biotechnology, University of Rijeka | 86 |
| University of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics | 545 |
| Faculty of Dental Medicine, Rijeka | 30 |
| Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Opatija | 498 |
| Faculty of Informatics and Digital Technologies, University of Rijeka | 85 |
| Faculty of Teacher Education, Rijeka | 99 |
| Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rijeka | 343 |
| University in Rijeka | 45 |
| Academy of Applied Arts, Rijeka | 86 |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2021
Business Indicators of Enterprises
| Activity | Number of Business Entities | Number of Persons Employed | Average Monthly Gross Earnings per Person in Paid Employment (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 254 | 1.181 | 1.389 |
| Mining and quarrying | 10 | 62 | 1.607 |
| Manufacturing | 1.705 | 10.228 | 1.557 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 79 | 1.107 | 1.774 |
| Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 97 | 2.566 | 1.430 |
| Construction | 2.778 | 6.474 | 1.322 |
| Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3.965 | 13.812 | 1.381 |
| Transportation and storage | 978 | 7.554 | 1.575 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2.230 | 7.354 | 1.375 |
| Information and communication | 715 | 2.161 | 2.067 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 95 | 2.043 | 1.794 |
| Real estate activities | 1.163 | 438 | 1.282 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2.644 | 4.399 | 1.714 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1.120 | 3.292 | 1.234 |
| Public administration and defence, compulsory social security | 235 | 5.184 | 1.838 |
| Education | 317 | 9.281 | 1.760 |
| Human health and social work activities | 389 | 8.510 | 2.061 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 1.882 | 1.788 | 1.395 |
| Other service activities | 3.870 | 972 | 1.325 |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2023
Unemployed
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5,40% |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2023
Unemployed by Activity
| Activity | Number |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 84 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 599 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 75 |
| Construction | 429 |
| Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 897 |
| Transportation and storage | 257 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 941 |
| Information and communication | 89 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 89 |
| Real estate activities | 56 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 267 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 417 |
| Public administration and defence, compulsory social security | 177 |
| Education | 251 |
| Human health and social work activities | 259 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 119 |
| Other service activities | 318 |
| Not classified | 865 |
| Total | 6.196 |
Source: Croatian Employment Service, data for 2023
Registered unemployed by occupation
Source: Croatian Employment Service, data for 2023
Support Institutions Contacts
| Name | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Public institution “Regional Development Agency of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County“ | info@prigoda.hr | https://prigoda.hr/en/ |
| Rijeka Development Agency PORIN ltd. | rraporin@porin.hr | https://porin.hr/en/ |
| Croatian Chamber of Commerce – Rijeka County Chamber | hgkri@hgk.hr | https://www.hgk.hr/zupanijska-komora-rijeka/ |
| Chamber of Crafts of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | ok.rijeka@hok.hr | http://www.obrtnicka-komora-rijeka.hr/ |
| Croatian Association of Employers - Rijeka Regional Office | hup-rijeka@hup.hr | https://www.hup.hr/ |
| Regional Energy Agency Kvarner | darko.jardas@reakvarner.hr | http://www.reakvarner.hr/ |
| STEP-RI Science and Technology Park of the University of Rijeka ltd. | step-ri@uniri.hr | https://www.step.uniri.hr/ |
| Local development agency – PINS ltd. | pins@ri.t-com.hr | https://www.pins-skrad.hr/ |
| Entrepreneurial center "Vinodol" ltd. | poduzetni.vinodol@gmail.com | http://pc-vinodol.com/ |
| Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship | cip@par.hr | https://cip.par.hr/ |
