Veliki Grđevac: population and statistics
Veliki Grđevac has a population of 2,086 (2025) across 169.3 km², or 12.3 people per km². It ranks 333 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,086 residents
- 169.3 km²
- 12 people/km²
Veliki Grđevac in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County, Veliki Grđevac ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: 89.5% in Veliki Grđevac, compared with an average of 96.3% in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 99.2% nationally.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 31.5% in Veliki Grđevac, compared with an average of 12.7% in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Veliki Grđevac over time
Veliki Grđevac had 2,624 residents in 2015 and 2,086 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,364 |
| 2021 | 2,274 |
| 2022 | 2,241 |
| 2023 | 2,172 |
| 2024 | 2,132 |
| 2025 | 2,086 |
Did you know?
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,711 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Velika Pisanica, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grubišno Polje (5,056 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Veliki Grđevac
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 | Veliki Grđevac | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.7 years | 44.7 | 44.8 | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.5% | 23.2% | 22.9% | ranked 295 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.3% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 184 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.0 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 275 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −11.5 ‰ | −0.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 497 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 1.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 298 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Veliki Grđevac | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,343 | 56,129 | 2,390,500 | ranked 355 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 580 | 550 | 604 | ranked 303 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 3.7% | 4.7% | 7.9% | ranked 356 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 31.6% | 27.2% | 25.9% | ranked 169 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 97.7 m² | 99.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 315 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 4 | 178 | 16,654 | ranked 255 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.6 | 10.4 | 7.2 | ranked 292 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 89.5% | 96.3% | 99.0% | ranked 532 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Veliki Grđevac | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 15.9% | 52.0% | 12.8% | ranked 254 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 13.7% | 28.6% | 31.3% | ranked 481 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Veliki Grđevac | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 31.5% | 12.7% | 6.0% | ranked 17 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 17.6% | 21.4% | 19.5% | ranked 312 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.8% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 461 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,867 € | 7,772 € | 7,821 € | ranked 427 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,852 € | 11,761 € | 11,010 € | ranked 302 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,809 € | 6,311 € | 6,391 € | ranked 386 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 394 | 432 | 456 | ranked 448 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 350 | 317 | 302 | ranked 134 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Veliki Grđevac | 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) | 281 | 24,769 | 1,262,193 | ranked 318 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 132 | 253 | 150 | ranked 306 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 41.1% | 33.0% | 55.5% | ranked 395 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Veliki Grđevac | 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) | 6.7% | 6.8% | 6.5% | ranked 267 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Veliki Grđevac | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.71 | 2.72 | 2.75 | ranked 292 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Veliki Grđevac | 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) | 27 | 36 | 35 | ranked 375 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 90 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 158 | 7,506 | 291,355 | ranked 308 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 76 | 77 | 72 | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.6 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 408 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 62 | 2,867 | 139,372 | ranked 290 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 30 | 30 | 28 | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.8% | 14.6% | 13.0% | ranked 432 of 545 |
Veliki Grđevac: 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
−7.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−11.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,867 € in 2025, compared with 4,180 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,852 € in 2025, compared with 6,942 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,809 € in 2025, compared with 3,742 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
281 in 2024, compared with 232 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Veliki Grđevac?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Veliki Grđevac?
Veliki Grđevac has 2,086 residents (2025), ranking 333 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Veliki Grđevac?
Veliki Grđevac covers 169.3 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Veliki Grđevac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Veliki Grđevac went from 2,624 to 2,086, a change of −20.5%.
Where is Veliki Grđevac?
Veliki Grđevac is in Bjelovar-Bilogora County. Latitude 45.750, longitude 17.033.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: what is the figure for Veliki Grđevac?
In Veliki Grđevac, “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system” stands at 89.5% (2021), ranking 532 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 99.0%.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Veliki Grđevac?
In Veliki Grđevac, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 31.5% (2021), ranking 17 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Which municipalities border Veliki Grđevac?
The nearest to Veliki Grđevac are Velika Pisanica (6.8 km), Nova Rača (8.3 km), Hercegovac (9.4 km), Velika Trnovitica (9.8 km), Severin (11 km).