HDS ZAMP Reports €32.7M in Copyright Revenue

Croatia’s music sector recorded a landmark year in 2025, according to the latest annual report from HDS ZAMP. Copyright revenues reached a record €32.7 million, representing a 13% increase compared with 2024, while digital revenues from streaming, video-on-demand and user-generated content platforms accounted for 15% of total revenue. Live music also continued its strong growth: HDS ZAMP recorded 46,915 music events across Croatia during 2025, an average of more than 128 events per day. Entertainment music concerts alone reached 11,477 events, increasing by an impressive 19.25% year-on-year.

The figures underline the continued strength of Croatia’s music ecosystem, driven by live events, tourism and rapidly expanding digital consumption. More than 15,000 authors and rights holders represented directly by HDS ZAMP registered 13,988 new musical works during the year, while 648 new members joined the organisation. As streaming, digital radio and new technologies continue to reshape how music reaches audiences, the record results highlight an industry that is becoming increasingly connected across broadcasting, digital platforms and live experiences — a development that creates new opportunities for artists, events and independent music platforms across Croatia.

Source: HDS ZAMP Annual Report 2025