Rovišće: population and statistics
Rovišće has a population of 3,910 (2025) across 78.8 km², or 49.6 people per km². It ranks 181 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,910 residents
- 78.8 km²
- 50 people/km²
Rovišće in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County, Rovišće ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: 17.7% in Rovišće, compared with an average of 14.4% in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 14.3% nationally.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: 108 in Rovišće, compared with an average of 77 in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 75 nationally.
Population of Rovišće over time
Rovišće had 4,526 residents in 2015 and 3,910 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,173 |
| 2021 | 4,101 |
| 2022 | 4,054 |
| 2023 | 3,991 |
| 2024 | 3,947 |
| 2025 | 3,910 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bjelovar-Bilogora County for “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”.
- Number 1 in Bjelovar-Bilogora County for “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,036 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Rovišće
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 | Rovišće | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 41.4 years | 44.7 | 44.8 | ranked 518 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.1% | 23.2% | 22.9% | ranked 480 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 17.7% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 15 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.0 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 105 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −13.0 ‰ | −0.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 510 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.6 ‰ | 1.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 496 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rovišće | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,965 | 56,129 | 2,390,500 | ranked 260 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 474 | 550 | 604 | ranked 451 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.7% | 4.7% | 7.9% | ranked 499 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 37.1% | 27.2% | 25.9% | ranked 83 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 114.4 m² | 99.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 67 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) | 5.1 | 10.4 | 7.2 | ranked 348 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.7% | 96.3% | 99.0% | ranked 429 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rovišće | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 37.4% | 52.0% | 12.8% | ranked 183 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 26.1% | 28.6% | 31.3% | ranked 327 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rovišće | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 13.6% | 12.7% | 6.0% | ranked 120 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 18.5% | 21.4% | 19.5% | ranked 292 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 14.0% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 79 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,300 € | 7,772 € | 7,821 € | ranked 487 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,405 € | 11,761 € | 11,010 € | ranked 384 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,718 € | 6,311 € | 6,391 € | ranked 402 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 419 | 432 | 456 | ranked 385 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 235 | 317 | 302 | ranked 512 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rovišće | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.2% | 6.0% | 4.6% | ranked 245 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 44.1% | 45.0% | 45.2% | ranked 308 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 380 | 24,769 | 1,262,193 | ranked 262 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 96 | 253 | 150 | ranked 401 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 59.5% | 33.0% | 55.5% | ranked 233 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rovišće | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 8.2% | 6.8% | 6.5% | ranked 201 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Rovišće | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.34 | 2.72 | 2.75 | ranked 26 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Rovišće | 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) | 179 | 3,496 | 158,685 | ranked 150 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 46 | 36 | 35 | ranked 80 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 90 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 421 | 7,506 | 291,355 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 108 | 77 | 72 | ranked 16 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.4 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 252 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 101 | 2,867 | 139,372 | ranked 195 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 26 | 30 | 28 | ranked 298 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.4% | 14.6% | 13.0% | ranked 447 of 545 |
Rovišće: 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
−3.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −0.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−13.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−3.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 13 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,300 € in 2025, compared with 3,740 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,405 € in 2025, compared with 6,856 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,718 € in 2025, compared with 3,634 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
380 in 2024, compared with 203 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2017, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Rovišće?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rovišće?
Rovišće has 3,910 residents (2025), ranking 181 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Rovišće?
Rovišće covers 78.8 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Rovišće growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rovišće went from 4,526 to 3,910, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Rovišće?
Rovišće is in Bjelovar-Bilogora County. Latitude 45.950, longitude 16.733.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: what is the figure for Rovišće?
In Rovišće, “Share of children aged 0 to 14” stands at 17.7% (2021), ranking 15 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Rovišće?
In Rovišće, “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents” stands at 108 (2025/2026), ranking 16 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 72.
Which municipalities border Rovišće?
The nearest to Rovišće are Zrinski Topolovac (8.1 km), Sveti Ivan Žabno (9.3 km), Kapela (10 km), Bjelovar (10 km), Veliko Trojstvo (16 km).