Daruvar: population and statistics
Daruvar has a population of 9,664 (2025) across 8.5 km², or 1,137 people per km². It ranks 65 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,664 residents
- 8.5 km²
- 1,137 people/km²
Daruvar in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County, Daruvar ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 76.9% in Daruvar, compared with an average of 52.0% in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 41.3% nationally.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: 52 in Daruvar, compared with an average of 36 in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 41 nationally.
Population of Daruvar over time
Daruvar had 10,987 residents in 2015 and 9,664 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,131 |
| 2021 | 10,051 |
| 2022 | 9,899 |
| 2023 | 9,788 |
| 2024 | 9,728 |
| 2025 | 9,664 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bjelovar-Bilogora County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Bjelovar-Bilogora County for “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,190 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Daruvar
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 | Daruvar | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.3 years | 44.7 | 44.8 | ranked 155 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 26.2% | 23.2% | 22.9% | ranked 135 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.6% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 289 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.8 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 307 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.2 ‰ | −0.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 306 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | 1.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 307 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Daruvar | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 5,652 | 56,129 | 2,390,500 | ranked 78 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 559 | 550 | 604 | ranked 320 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.6% | 4.7% | 7.9% | ranked 399 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.0% | 27.2% | 25.9% | ranked 293 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 97.7 m² | 99.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 315 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) | 4.5 | 10.4 | 7.2 | ranked 370 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.2% | 96.3% | 99.0% | ranked 242 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Daruvar | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 76.9% | 52.0% | 12.8% | ranked 18 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 32.1% | 28.6% | 31.3% | ranked 261 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Daruvar | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 6.4% | 12.7% | 6.0% | ranked 258 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 19.5% | ranked 255 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.4% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 435 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,875 € | 7,772 € | 7,821 € | ranked 149 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,256 € | 11,761 € | 11,010 € | ranked 110 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,710 € | 6,311 € | 6,391 € | ranked 185 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 465 | 432 | 456 | ranked 244 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 379 | 317 | 302 | ranked 88 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Daruvar | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.2% | 6.0% | 4.6% | ranked 293 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 46.3% | 45.0% | 45.2% | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 2,979 | 24,769 | 1,262,193 | ranked 61 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 306 | 253 | 150 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 24.6% | 33.0% | 55.5% | ranked 489 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Daruvar | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 52,782 | – | 9,381 | ranked 145 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 5.1 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 164 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.2% | 6.8% | 6.5% | ranked 369 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Daruvar | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.47 | 2.72 | 2.75 | ranked 436 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Daruvar | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 499 | 3,496 | 158,685 | ranked 47 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 52 | 36 | 35 | ranked 41 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 6 | 90 | 1,925 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 794 | 7,506 | 291,355 | ranked 61 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 82 | 77 | 72 | ranked 124 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.2 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 198 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 392 | 2,867 | 139,372 | ranked 53 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 41 | 30 | 28 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 22.2% | 14.6% | 13.0% | ranked 81 of 545 |
Daruvar: 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
−7.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
1.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −13.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 24 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,875 € in 2025, compared with 5,810 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,256 € in 2025, compared with 8,072 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,710 € in 2025, compared with 4,524 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
2,979 in 2024, compared with 2,831 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
34,591 in 2021, compared with 18,630 in 2012
Where is Daruvar?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Končanica5.8 km · 1,653
- Sirač9.6 km · 1,743
- Dežanovac11 km · 1,817
- Grubišno Polje12 km · 5,056
- Hercegovac17 km · 1,795
- Pakrac18 km · 6,792
- Đulovac18 km · 2,711
- Lipik21 km · 4,974
All municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Daruvar?
Daruvar has 9,664 residents (2025), ranking 65 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Daruvar?
Daruvar covers 8.5 km², with a density of 1,137 people per km².
Is the population of Daruvar growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Daruvar went from 10,987 to 9,664, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Daruvar?
Daruvar is in Bjelovar-Bilogora County. Latitude 45.600, longitude 17.217.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Daruvar?
In Daruvar, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 76.9% (2021), ranking 18 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Daruvar?
In Daruvar, “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents” stands at 52 (2025/2026), ranking 41 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 35.
Which municipalities border Daruvar?
The nearest to Daruvar are Končanica (5.8 km), Sirač (9.6 km), Dežanovac (11 km), Grubišno Polje (12 km), Hercegovac (17 km).