Berek: population and statistics
Berek has a population of 1,018 (2025) across 11.7 km², or 87.0 people per km². It ranks 496 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −24.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,018 residents
- 11.7 km²
- 87 people/km²
Berek in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County, Berek ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: 85.4% in Berek, compared with an average of 96.3% in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 99.2% nationally.
Population of Berek over time
Berek had 1,344 residents in 2015 and 1,018 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,127 |
| 2021 | 1,098 |
| 2022 | 1,043 |
| 2023 | 1,033 |
| 2024 | 1,025 |
| 2025 | 1,018 |
Did you know?
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,639 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ivanska (2,035 residents), 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Berek
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Berek | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.6 years | 44.7 | 44.8 | ranked 298 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.8% | 23.2% | 22.9% | ranked 219 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.6% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 153 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −1.0 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 45 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | −0.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 241 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 1.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 298 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berek | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 823 | 56,129 | 2,390,500 | ranked 471 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 744 | 550 | 604 | ranked 178 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 15.9% | 4.7% | 7.9% | ranked 187 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 33.0% | 27.2% | 25.9% | ranked 145 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 91.3 m² | 99.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 428 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 178 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 12.7 | 10.4 | 7.2 | ranked 172 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 85.4% | 96.3% | 99.0% | ranked 543 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Berek | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 7.9% | 52.0% | 12.8% | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 11.0% | 28.6% | 31.3% | ranked 501 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berek | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 30.0% | 12.7% | 6.0% | ranked 22 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 24.9% | 21.4% | 19.5% | ranked 169 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.6% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 423 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,067 € | 7,772 € | 7,821 € | ranked 510 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,907 € | 11,761 € | 11,010 € | ranked 292 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,256 € | 6,311 € | 6,391 € | ranked 472 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 356 | 432 | 456 | ranked 514 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 317 | 317 | 302 | ranked 215 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berek | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.6% | ranked 67 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 37.1% | 45.0% | 45.2% | ranked 483 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 41 | 24,769 | 1,262,193 | ranked 533 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 40 | 253 | 150 | ranked 529 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 58.6% | 33.0% | 55.5% | ranked 237 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Berek | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 7.4% | 6.8% | 6.5% | ranked 230 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Berek | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.65 | 2.72 | 2.75 | ranked 336 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Berek | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 45 | 3,496 | 158,685 | ranked 395 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 44 | 36 | 35 | ranked 109 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 90 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 61 | 7,506 | 291,355 | ranked 481 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 60 | 77 | 72 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.0 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 489 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 15 | 2,867 | 139,372 | ranked 513 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 15 | 30 | 28 | ranked 477 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 6.1% | 14.6% | 13.0% | ranked 520 of 545 |
Berek: indicators over time
Indicators available for several years. Hover over or tap a chart to read the value for each year.
Natural change per 1,000 residents
−1.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −24.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
4.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,067 € in 2025, compared with 3,737 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,907 € in 2025, compared with 6,915 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,256 € in 2025, compared with 3,284 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
41 in 2024, compared with 88 in 2011
Where is Berek?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Ivanska4.8 km · 2,035
- Štefanje11 km · 1,620
- Velika Trnovitica11 km · 1,003
- Nova Rača12 km · 2,514
- Severin15 km · 650
- Veliki Grđevac16 km · 2,086
- Hercegovac17 km · 1,795
- Čazma17 km · 6,789
All municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berek?
Berek has 1,018 residents (2025), ranking 496 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Berek?
Berek covers 11.7 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Berek growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Berek went from 1,344 to 1,018, a change of −24.3%.
Where is Berek?
Berek is in Bjelovar-Bilogora County. Latitude 45.741, longitude 16.830.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: what is the figure for Berek?
In Berek, “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system” stands at 85.4% (2021), ranking 543 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 99.0%.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities: what is the figure for Berek?
In Berek, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities” stands at 41 (2024), ranking 533 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 364.
Which municipalities border Berek?
The nearest to Berek are Ivanska (4.8 km), Štefanje (11 km), Velika Trnovitica (11 km), Nova Rača (12 km), Severin (15 km).