Veliko Trojstvo: population and statistics
Veliko Trojstvo has a population of 2,250 (2025) across 65.5 km², or 34.4 people per km². It ranks 313 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,250 residents
- 65.5 km²
- 34 people/km²
Veliko Trojstvo in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Bjelovar-Bilogora County, Veliko Trojstvo ranks No. 9 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: 94.3% in Veliko Trojstvo, compared with an average of 96.3% in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 99.2% nationally.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: 65 in Veliko Trojstvo, compared with an average of 253 in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and 326 nationally.
Population of Veliko Trojstvo over time
Veliko Trojstvo had 2,578 residents in 2015 and 2,250 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,432 |
| 2021 | 2,364 |
| 2022 | 2,326 |
| 2023 | 2,301 |
| 2024 | 2,286 |
| 2025 | 2,250 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bjelovar-Bilogora County for “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”.
- Number 1 in Bjelovar-Bilogora County for “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities”.
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,174 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Šandrovac, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bjelovar (35,631 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Veliko Trojstvo
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 | Veliko Trojstvo | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.4 years | 44.7 | 44.8 | ranked 150 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 25.5% | 23.2% | 22.9% | ranked 157 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.4% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 409 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.2 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 368 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.1 ‰ | −0.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 384 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.4 ‰ | 1.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 404 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Veliko Trojstvo | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,757 | 56,129 | 2,390,500 | ranked 284 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 739 | 550 | 604 | ranked 182 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 25.2% | 4.7% | 7.9% | ranked 101 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 22.9% | 27.2% | 25.9% | ranked 352 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) | 5 | 178 | 16,654 | ranked 239 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.7 | 10.4 | 7.2 | ranked 324 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 94.3% | 96.3% | 99.0% | ranked 494 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Veliko Trojstvo | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 47.4% | 52.0% | 12.8% | ranked 141 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 17.9% | 28.6% | 31.3% | ranked 433 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Veliko Trojstvo | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 11.5% | 12.7% | 6.0% | ranked 158 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 23.6% | 21.4% | 19.5% | ranked 188 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.3% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 373 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,764 € | 7,772 € | 7,821 € | ranked 440 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,721 € | 11,761 € | 11,010 € | ranked 324 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,902 € | 6,311 € | 6,391 € | ranked 373 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 427 | 432 | 456 | ranked 364 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 314 | 317 | 302 | ranked 226 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Veliko Trojstvo | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.2% | 6.0% | 4.6% | ranked 156 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 41.4% | 45.0% | 45.2% | ranked 391 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 149 | 24,769 | 1,262,193 | ranked 437 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 65 | 253 | 150 | ranked 483 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 67.1% | 33.0% | 55.5% | ranked 145 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Veliko Trojstvo | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 8.8% | 6.8% | 6.5% | ranked 179 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Veliko Trojstvo | Bjelovar-Bilogora County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.60 | 2.72 | 2.75 | ranked 371 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Veliko Trojstvo | 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) | 67 | 3,496 | 158,685 | ranked 322 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 30 | 36 | 35 | ranked 342 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 90 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 201 | 7,506 | 291,355 | ranked 255 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 89 | 77 | 72 | ranked 75 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.6 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 322 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 67 | 2,867 | 139,372 | ranked 273 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) | 8.0% | 14.6% | 13.0% | ranked 461 of 545 |
Veliko Trojstvo: 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
−9.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−3.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
5 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,764 € in 2025, compared with 4,236 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,721 € in 2025, compared with 7,404 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,902 € in 2025, compared with 3,747 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
149 in 2024, compared with 91 in 2011
Where is Veliko Trojstvo?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Šandrovac7.4 km · 1,360
- Bjelovar8.0 km · 35,631
- Kapela8.8 km · 2,224
- Severin11 km · 650
- Nova Rača15 km · 2,514
- Đurđevac15 km · 7,328
- Virje16 km · 3,647
- Rovišće16 km · 3,910
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Veliko Trojstvo?
Veliko Trojstvo has 2,250 residents (2025), ranking 313 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Veliko Trojstvo?
Veliko Trojstvo covers 65.5 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Veliko Trojstvo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Veliko Trojstvo went from 2,578 to 2,250, a change of −12.7%.
Where is Veliko Trojstvo?
Veliko Trojstvo is in Bjelovar-Bilogora County. Latitude 45.933, longitude 16.933.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: what is the figure for Veliko Trojstvo?
In Veliko Trojstvo, “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system” stands at 94.3% (2021), ranking 494 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 99.0%.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Veliko Trojstvo?
In Veliko Trojstvo, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents” stands at 65 (2024), ranking 483 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 150.
Which municipalities border Veliko Trojstvo?
The nearest to Veliko Trojstvo are Šandrovac (7.4 km), Bjelovar (8.0 km), Kapela (8.8 km), Severin (11 km), Nova Rača (15 km).