A total of 316,246 jobless were registered with the Croatian Employment Service (HZZ) at the end of July, down 0.6 per cent on the month but up 5.9% on the year, the HZZ said on Friday.
July 2013 was the fifth consecutive month than unemployment declined month-on-month.
Unemployment is highest in Zagreb, accounting for 14% of all jobless in Croatia, and lowest in Lika-Senj County, which has a 0.9% share.
Women account for 52.7% of all jobless. Also, 24.6% of all jobless are aged 25-34.
In July, 19.3% of all jobless received unemployment benefits, down 8.8% from July 2012.
