The survey, commissioned by Erste and conducted by IMAS agency, covered 500 respondents. It shows that 90 percent of respondents save for a rainy day, 29% for minor or major shopping and renovations, and 24% for old age.
Citizens aged 30-49 save the highest monthly amount (548 kuna), while those aged 15-29 save the least (391 kuna). Those above 50 save 395 kuna a month on average.
Only 17% of citizens keep their savings at home and 41% opt for classic savings, followed by life insurance, building societies, investment funds, and voluntary pension funds.
(EUR 1 = HRK 7.6)