Kapela: population and statistics
Kapela has a population of 2,224 (2025) across 9.3 km², or 239 people per km². It ranks 316 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,224 residents
- 9.3 km²
- 239 people/km²
Kapela in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County, Kapela ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: 92.4% in Kapela, compared with an average of 96.3% in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 99.2% nationally.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): 13 in Kapela, compared with an average of 30 in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 36 nationally.
Population of Kapela over time
Kapela had 2,788 residents in 2015 and 2,224 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,428 |
| 2021 | 2,351 |
| 2022 | 2,264 |
| 2023 | 2,257 |
| 2024 | 2,230 |
| 2025 | 2,224 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bjelovar-Bilogora County for “Dwellings per 1,000 residents”.
- Number 1 in Bjelovar-Bilogora County for “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”.
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,303 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Kapela
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 | Kapela | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.0 years | 44.7 | 44.8 | ranked 363 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.8% | 23.2% | 22.9% | ranked 343 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) | −8.5 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 342 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | −0.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 197 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.9 ‰ | 1.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 390 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kapela | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,146 | 56,129 | 2,390,500 | ranked 237 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 907 | 550 | 604 | ranked 120 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 33.6% | 4.7% | 7.9% | ranked 47 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 26.0% | 27.2% | 25.9% | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 96.5 m² | 99.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 339 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 178 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 7.2 | 10.4 | 7.2 | ranked 270 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 92.4% | 96.3% | 99.0% | ranked 513 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kapela | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 17.5% | 52.0% | 12.8% | ranked 244 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 16.1% | 28.6% | 31.3% | ranked 460 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kapela | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 22.2% | 12.7% | 6.0% | ranked 58 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 17.0% | 21.4% | 19.5% | ranked 319 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 12.0% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 124 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,430 € | 7,772 € | 7,821 € | ranked 473 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,749 € | 11,761 € | 11,010 € | ranked 319 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,315 € | 6,311 € | 6,391 € | ranked 467 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 395 | 432 | 456 | ranked 442 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 309 | 317 | 302 | ranked 240 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kapela | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.0% | 6.0% | 4.6% | ranked 166 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 41.6% | 45.0% | 45.2% | ranked 384 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 169 | 24,769 | 1,262,193 | ranked 416 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 76 | 253 | 150 | ranked 451 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 59.7% | 33.0% | 55.5% | ranked 229 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kapela | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.5% | 6.8% | 6.5% | ranked 272 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Kapela | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.75 | 2.72 | 2.75 | ranked 271 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Kapela | 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) | 16 | 3,496 | 158,685 | ranked 466 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 7 | 36 | 35 | ranked 480 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 90 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 174 | 7,506 | 291,355 | ranked 288 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 78 | 77 | 72 | ranked 172 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.8 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 388 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 29 | 2,867 | 139,372 | ranked 442 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 13 | 30 | 28 | ranked 505 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 7.6% | 14.6% | 13.0% | ranked 481 of 545 |
Kapela: 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
−8.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −16.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
7.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,430 € in 2025, compared with 3,893 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,749 € in 2025, compared with 7,040 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,315 € in 2025, compared with 3,257 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
169 in 2024, compared with 97 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2016, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Kapela?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Zrinski Topolovac7.9 km · 681
- Veliko Trojstvo8.8 km · 2,250
- Bjelovar9.9 km · 35,631
- Rovišće10 km · 3,910
- Novigrad Podravski13 km · 2,108
- Virje14 km · 3,647
- Šandrovac16 km · 1,360
- Koprivnički Bregi17 km · 1,952
All municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kapela?
Kapela has 2,224 residents (2025), ranking 316 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Kapela?
Kapela covers 9.3 km², with a density of 239 people per km².
Is the population of Kapela growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kapela went from 2,788 to 2,224, a change of −20.2%.
Where is Kapela?
Kapela is in Bjelovar-Bilogora County. Latitude 45.988, longitude 16.852.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: what is the figure for Kapela?
In Kapela, “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system” stands at 92.4% (2021), ranking 513 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 99.0%.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): what is the figure for Kapela?
In Kapela, “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)” stands at 13 (2025/2026), ranking 505 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 28.
Which municipalities border Kapela?
The nearest to Kapela are Zrinski Topolovac (7.9 km), Veliko Trojstvo (8.8 km), Bjelovar (9.9 km), Rovišće (10 km), Novigrad Podravski (13 km).