Hercegovac: population and statistics
Hercegovac has a population of 1,795 (2025) across 50.6 km², or 35.5 people per km². It ranks 374 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,795 residents
- 50.6 km²
- 36 people/km²
Hercegovac in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County, Hercegovac ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: 0.8% in Hercegovac, compared with an average of 4.7% in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 7.3% nationally.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: 10.9% in Hercegovac, compared with an average of 14.4% in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 14.3% nationally.
Population of Hercegovac over time
Hercegovac had 2,173 residents in 2015 and 1,795 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,938 |
| 2021 | 1,886 |
| 2022 | 1,856 |
| 2023 | 1,864 |
| 2024 | 1,835 |
| 2025 | 1,795 |
Did you know?
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,087 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Velika Trnovitica, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Garešnica (8,110 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Hercegovac
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 | Hercegovac | 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) | 23.4% | 23.2% | 22.9% | ranked 241 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 10.9% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 490 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −12.5 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 449 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −8.9 ‰ | −0.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 476 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 1.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 261 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hercegovac | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 972 | 56,129 | 2,390,500 | ranked 429 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 509 | 550 | 604 | ranked 397 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.8% | 4.7% | 7.9% | ranked 493 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 27.6% | 27.2% | 25.9% | ranked 232 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 104.1 m² | 99.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 210 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 178 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.2 | 10.4 | 7.2 | ranked 488 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.3% | 96.3% | 99.0% | ranked 444 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hercegovac | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 45.8% | 52.0% | 12.8% | ranked 147 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 17.7% | 28.6% | 31.3% | ranked 437 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hercegovac | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 17.2% | 12.7% | 6.0% | ranked 86 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 29.8% | 21.4% | 19.5% | ranked 116 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.8% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 408 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,170 € | 7,772 € | 7,821 € | ranked 378 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,557 € | 11,761 € | 11,010 € | ranked 354 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,104 € | 6,311 € | 6,391 € | ranked 333 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 421 | 432 | 456 | ranked 380 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 358 | 317 | 302 | ranked 116 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hercegovac | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.9% | 6.0% | 4.6% | ranked 423 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 44.7% | 45.0% | 45.2% | ranked 286 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 365 | 24,769 | 1,262,193 | ranked 273 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 199 | 253 | 150 | ranked 197 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 49.7% | 33.0% | 55.5% | ranked 337 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hercegovac | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 0 | – | 9,381 | ranked 313 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.0 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.7% | 6.8% | 6.5% | ranked 486 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Hercegovac | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.74 | 2.72 | 2.75 | ranked 275 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Hercegovac | 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) | 53 | 3,496 | 158,685 | ranked 369 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 30 | 36 | 35 | ranked 342 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 90 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 126 | 7,506 | 291,355 | ranked 362 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 70 | 77 | 72 | ranked 295 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.7 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 315 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 54 | 2,867 | 139,372 | ranked 322 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 30 | 30 | 28 | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.9% | 14.6% | 13.0% | ranked 381 of 545 |
Hercegovac: 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
−12.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −7.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−8.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −19.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,170 € in 2025, compared with 4,651 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,557 € in 2025, compared with 6,943 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,104 € in 2025, compared with 4,019 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
365 in 2024, compared with 243 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Hercegovac?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Velika Trnovitica5.5 km · 1,003
- Veliki Grđevac9.4 km · 2,086
- Garešnica12 km · 8,110
- Končanica12 km · 1,653
- Dežanovac12 km · 1,817
- Grubišno Polje13 km · 5,056
- Nova Rača16 km · 2,514
- Velika Pisanica16 km · 1,172
All municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hercegovac?
Hercegovac has 1,795 residents (2025), ranking 374 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Hercegovac?
Hercegovac covers 50.6 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Hercegovac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hercegovac went from 2,173 to 1,795, a change of −17.4%.
Where is Hercegovac?
Hercegovac is in Bjelovar-Bilogora County. Latitude 45.667, longitude 17.017.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: what is the figure for Hercegovac?
In Hercegovac, “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings” stands at 0.8% (2021), ranking 493 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 7.9%.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: what is the figure for Hercegovac?
In Hercegovac, “Share of children aged 0 to 14” stands at 10.9% (2021), ranking 490 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Which municipalities border Hercegovac?
The nearest to Hercegovac are Velika Trnovitica (5.5 km), Veliki Grđevac (9.4 km), Garešnica (12 km), Končanica (12 km), Dežanovac (12 km).