Ivanska: population and statistics
Ivanska has a population of 2,035 (2025) across 132.1 km², or 15.4 people per km². It ranks 338 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −21.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,035 residents
- 132.1 km²
- 15 people/km²
Ivanska in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County, Ivanska ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: 87.0% in Ivanska, compared with an average of 96.3% in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 99.2% nationally.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: −16.2 ‰ in Ivanska, compared with an average of −0.8 ‰ in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 5.0 ‰ nationally.
Population of Ivanska over time
Ivanska had 2,589 residents in 2015 and 2,035 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,271 |
| 2021 | 2,226 |
| 2022 | 2,195 |
| 2023 | 2,136 |
| 2024 | 2,095 |
| 2025 | 2,035 |
Did you know?
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,501 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Berek, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bjelovar (35,631 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Ivanska
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 | Ivanska | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.6 years | 44.7 | 44.8 | ranked 204 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 24.7% | 23.2% | 22.9% | ranked 181 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.0% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 350 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.7 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 216 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −16.2 ‰ | −0.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 526 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.5 ‰ | 1.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 401 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ivanska | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,141 | 56,129 | 2,390,500 | ranked 398 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 506 | 550 | 604 | ranked 400 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 7.9% | ranked 412 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 24.8% | 27.2% | 25.9% | ranked 301 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 92.8 m² | 99.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 403 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) | 4.3 | 10.4 | 7.2 | ranked 385 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 87.0% | 96.3% | 99.0% | ranked 542 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ivanska | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 18.3% | 52.0% | 12.8% | ranked 238 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 13.3% | 28.6% | 31.3% | ranked 484 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ivanska | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 29.8% | 12.7% | 6.0% | ranked 24 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 19.5% | ranked 215 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) | 6,920 € | 7,772 € | 7,821 € | ranked 418 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,609 € | 11,761 € | 11,010 € | ranked 187 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,339 € | 6,311 € | 6,391 € | ranked 464 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 405 | 432 | 456 | ranked 420 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 313 | 317 | 302 | ranked 230 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ivanska | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.9% | 6.0% | 4.6% | ranked 207 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 42.8% | 45.0% | 45.2% | ranked 354 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 191 | 24,769 | 1,262,193 | ranked 397 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 91 | 253 | 150 | ranked 412 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 51.1% | 33.0% | 55.5% | ranked 320 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ivanska | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.8% | 6.8% | 6.5% | ranked 399 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Ivanska | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.73 | 2.72 | 2.75 | ranked 277 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Ivanska | 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) | 57 | 3,496 | 158,685 | ranked 355 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 28 | 36 | 35 | ranked 365 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 90 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 145 | 7,506 | 291,355 | ranked 328 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 71 | 77 | 72 | ranked 285 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.4 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 474 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 32 | 2,867 | 139,372 | ranked 434 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 16 | 30 | 28 | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 7.9% | 14.6% | 13.0% | ranked 469 of 545 |
Ivanska: 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
−5.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −10.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−16.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −12.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,920 € in 2025, compared with 4,380 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,609 € in 2025, compared with 7,673 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,339 € in 2025, compared with 3,399 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
191 in 2024, compared with 165 in 2011
Where is Ivanska?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Berek4.8 km · 1,018
- Štefanje7.7 km · 1,620
- Nova Rača11 km · 2,514
- Severin13 km · 650
- Bjelovar13 km · 35,631
- Velika Trnovitica15 km · 1,003
- Čazma16 km · 6,789
- Veliki Grđevac17 km · 2,086
All municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ivanska?
Ivanska has 2,035 residents (2025), ranking 338 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Ivanska?
Ivanska covers 132.1 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Ivanska growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ivanska went from 2,589 to 2,035, a change of −21.4%.
Where is Ivanska?
Ivanska is in Bjelovar-Bilogora County. Latitude 45.783, longitude 16.817.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: what is the figure for Ivanska?
In Ivanska, “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system” stands at 87.0% (2021), ranking 542 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 99.0%.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Ivanska?
In Ivanska, “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents” stands at −16.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 526 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.1 ‰.
Which municipalities border Ivanska?
The nearest to Ivanska are Berek (4.8 km), Štefanje (7.7 km), Nova Rača (11 km), Severin (13 km), Bjelovar (13 km).