Velika Trnovitica: population and statistics
Velika Trnovitica has a population of 1,003 (2025) across 22.1 km², or 45.4 people per km². It ranks 497 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,003 residents
- 22.1 km²
- 45 people/km²
Velika Trnovitica in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County, Velika Trnovitica ranks No. 21 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: 87.6% in Velika Trnovitica, compared with an average of 96.3% in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 99.2% nationally.
Unemployment rate: 1.4% in Velika Trnovitica, compared with an average of 6.0% in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Velika Trnovitica over time
Velika Trnovitica had 1,266 residents in 2015 and 1,003 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,117 |
| 2021 | 1,069 |
| 2022 | 1,040 |
| 2023 | 1,030 |
| 2024 | 1,021 |
| 2025 | 1,003 |
Did you know?
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,095 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hercegovac (1,795 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Velika Trnovitica
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 | Velika Trnovitica | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.2 years | 44.7 | 44.8 | ranked 338 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.9% | 23.2% | 22.9% | ranked 444 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.7% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 273 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −8.8 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 349 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −8.0 ‰ | −0.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 466 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.0 ‰ | 1.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 408 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Velika Trnovitica | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 650 | 56,129 | 2,390,500 | ranked 518 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 596 | 550 | 604 | ranked 283 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.0% | 4.7% | 7.9% | ranked 424 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 41.5% | 27.2% | 25.9% | ranked 46 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 93.9 m² | 99.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 390 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) | 3.9 | 10.4 | 7.2 | ranked 402 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 87.6% | 96.3% | 99.0% | ranked 539 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Velika Trnovitica | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 19.8% | 52.0% | 12.8% | ranked 233 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 11.8% | 28.6% | 31.3% | ranked 495 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Velika Trnovitica | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 26.9% | 12.7% | 6.0% | ranked 37 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 18.7% | 21.4% | 19.5% | ranked 288 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.8% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 222 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,912 € | 7,772 € | 7,821 € | ranked 419 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,425 € | 11,761 € | 11,010 € | ranked 381 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,373 € | 6,311 € | 6,391 € | ranked 457 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 384 | 432 | 456 | ranked 469 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 313 | 317 | 302 | ranked 230 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Velika Trnovitica | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 1.4% | 6.0% | 4.6% | ranked 526 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.4% | 45.0% | 45.2% | ranked 265 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 90 | 24,769 | 1,262,193 | ranked 491 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 88 | 253 | 150 | ranked 421 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 52.9% | 33.0% | 55.5% | ranked 298 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Velika Trnovitica | 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) | 8.0% | 6.8% | 6.5% | ranked 211 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Velika Trnovitica | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.00 | 2.72 | 2.75 | ranked 137 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Velika Trnovitica | 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) | 23 | 3,496 | 158,685 | ranked 453 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 23 | 36 | 35 | ranked 415 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 90 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 69 | 7,506 | 291,355 | ranked 468 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 69 | 77 | 72 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.5 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 466 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 22 | 2,867 | 139,372 | ranked 484 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 22 | 30 | 28 | ranked 382 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.0% | 14.6% | 13.0% | ranked 424 of 545 |
Velika Trnovitica: 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
−8.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −19.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−8.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,912 € in 2025, compared with 4,236 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,425 € in 2025, compared with 6,897 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,373 € in 2025, compared with 3,496 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
90 in 2024, compared with 78 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Velika Trnovitica?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Velika Trnovitica?
Velika Trnovitica has 1,003 residents (2025), ranking 497 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Velika Trnovitica?
Velika Trnovitica covers 22.1 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Velika Trnovitica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Velika Trnovitica went from 1,266 to 1,003, a change of −20.8%.
Where is Velika Trnovitica?
Velika Trnovitica is in Bjelovar-Bilogora County. Latitude 45.683, longitude 16.950.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: what is the figure for Velika Trnovitica?
In Velika Trnovitica, “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system” stands at 87.6% (2021), ranking 539 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 99.0%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Velika Trnovitica?
In Velika Trnovitica, “Unemployment rate” stands at 1.4% (2021), ranking 526 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Velika Trnovitica?
The nearest to Velika Trnovitica are Hercegovac (5.5 km), Veliki Grđevac (9.8 km), Berek (11 km), Garešnica (12 km), Nova Rača (13 km).