Nova Rača: population and statistics
Nova Rača has a population of 2,514 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 571 people per km². It ranks 285 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,514 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 571 people/km²
Nova Rača in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County, Nova Rača ranks No. 8 by population.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: −13.5 ‰ in Nova Rača, compared with an average of −0.8 ‰ in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 5.0 ‰ nationally.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 26.8% in Nova Rača, compared with an average of 12.7% in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Nova Rača over time
Nova Rača had 3,160 residents in 2015 and 2,514 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,812 |
| 2021 | 2,741 |
| 2022 | 2,663 |
| 2023 | 2,600 |
| 2024 | 2,564 |
| 2025 | 2,514 |
Did you know?
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 616 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Severin, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bjelovar (35,631 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Nova Rača
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 | Nova Rača | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.3 years | 44.7 | 44.8 | ranked 327 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.6% | 23.2% | 22.9% | ranked 357 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.2% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 201 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −11.7 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 435 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −13.5 ‰ | −0.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 515 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.8 ‰ | 1.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 510 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nova Rača | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,498 | 56,129 | 2,390,500 | ranked 327 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 544 | 550 | 604 | ranked 343 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.7% | 4.7% | 7.9% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 32.6% | 27.2% | 25.9% | ranked 151 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 103.7 m² | 99.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 221 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) | 2.7 | 10.4 | 7.2 | ranked 458 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 92.7% | 96.3% | 99.0% | ranked 505 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nova Rača | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 33.7% | 52.0% | 12.8% | ranked 197 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 15.2% | 28.6% | 31.3% | ranked 469 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nova Rača | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 26.8% | 12.7% | 6.0% | ranked 38 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 20.8% | 21.4% | 19.5% | ranked 241 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.7% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 355 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,401 € | 7,772 € | 7,821 € | ranked 479 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,551 € | 11,761 € | 11,010 € | ranked 356 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,444 € | 6,311 € | 6,391 € | ranked 447 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 377 | 432 | 456 | ranked 483 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 309 | 317 | 302 | ranked 240 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nova Rača | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.1% | 6.0% | 4.6% | ranked 94 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.8% | 45.0% | 45.2% | ranked 250 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 168 | 24,769 | 1,262,193 | ranked 417 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 66 | 253 | 150 | ranked 481 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 53.5% | 33.0% | 55.5% | ranked 293 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nova Rača | 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) | 7.7% | 6.8% | 6.5% | ranked 220 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Nova Rača | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.82 | 2.72 | 2.75 | ranked 230 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Nova Rača | 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) | 38 | 3,496 | 158,685 | ranked 415 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 15 | 36 | 35 | ranked 456 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 5 | 90 | 1,925 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 216 | 7,506 | 291,355 | ranked 240 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 86 | 77 | 72 | ranked 95 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) | 63 | 2,867 | 139,372 | ranked 287 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 25 | 30 | 28 | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 6.9% | 14.6% | 13.0% | ranked 500 of 545 |
Nova Rača: 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
−11.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−13.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−4.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,401 € in 2025, compared with 4,138 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,551 € in 2025, compared with 7,050 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,444 € in 2025, compared with 3,339 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
168 in 2024, compared with 151 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Nova Rača?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nova Rača?
Nova Rača has 2,514 residents (2025), ranking 285 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Nova Rača?
Nova Rača covers 4.4 km², with a density of 571 people per km².
Is the population of Nova Rača growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nova Rača went from 3,160 to 2,514, a change of −20.4%.
Where is Nova Rača?
Nova Rača is in Bjelovar-Bilogora County. Latitude 45.799, longitude 16.954.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Nova Rača?
In Nova Rača, “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents” stands at −13.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 515 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.1 ‰.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Nova Rača?
In Nova Rača, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 26.8% (2021), ranking 38 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Which municipalities border Nova Rača?
The nearest to Nova Rača are Severin (4.2 km), Veliki Grđevac (8.3 km), Velika Pisanica (10 km), Ivanska (11 km), Berek (12 km).