5 key messages for the investors
- Istria - a recognized brand
- Located in the heart of Europe – acting as a bridge between Central Europe and the Mediterranean
- High level of international cooperation
- Industrial tradition
- Quality of life
Istrian economy
GDP per capita EUR (2008): 9,768
Total employment (2009): 84,163
Total unemployment (2009): 8,740 (9,4%)
Average net salary in HRK (2010): 5,415
Businesses in the Region of Istria: (2010)
- trade companies– 12,449; of which 10,091 active
- enterprises and co-operatives – 5,011; of which 181 active
- institutions, bodies, associations and organizations – 3,204
- crafts and liberal professions – 8,214
Foreign trade of the Region of Istria in 2009:
- Export: 846.099,00 USD
- Import: 1.108.200,00 USD
