Bukovlje: population and statistics
Bukovlje has a population of 2,694 (2025) across 31.0 km², or 86.9 people per km². It ranks 262 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,694 residents
- 31.0 km²
- 87 people/km²
Bukovlje in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Brod-Posavina County, Bukovlje ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 75.6% in Bukovlje, compared with an average of 37.3% in Brod-Posavina County and 33.9% nationally.
Population of Bukovlje over time
Bukovlje had 3,114 residents in 2015 and 2,694 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,747 |
| 2021 | 2,721 |
| 2022 | 2,700 |
| 2023 | 2,682 |
| 2024 | 2,664 |
| 2025 | 2,694 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”.
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,342 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gornja Vrba, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Slavonski Brod (49,297 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Bukovlje
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 | Bukovlje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.1 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.2% | 22.6% | 22.9% | ranked 479 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 201 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.8 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 134 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 137 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 2.5 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 253 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bukovlje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,603 | 65,430 | 2,390,500 | ranked 306 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 588 | 501 | 604 | ranked 293 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 22.7% | 2.3% | 7.9% | ranked 111 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 19.7% | 24.7% | 25.9% | ranked 428 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 110.2 m² | 101.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 126 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 10 | 306 | 16,654 | ranked 177 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 15.0 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 154 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.1% | 98.2% | 99.0% | ranked 346 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bukovlje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 42.8% | 41.0% | 12.8% | ranked 162 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 38.2% | 37.6% | 31.3% | ranked 219 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bukovlje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.3% | 5.9% | 6.0% | ranked 344 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 27.5% | 25.5% | 19.5% | ranked 139 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 12.4% | 10.0% | 9.0% | ranked 110 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,458 € | 7,726 € | 7,821 € | ranked 339 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,576 € | 10,987 € | 11,010 € | ranked 345 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,424 € | 6,743 € | 6,391 € | ranked 264 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 475 | 448 | 456 | ranked 220 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 260 | 304 | 302 | ranked 462 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bukovlje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.6% | 8.6% | 4.6% | ranked 82 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.1% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 347 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 179 | 31,738 | 1,262,193 | ranked 409 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 67 | 253 | 150 | ranked 476 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 75.6% | 37.3% | 55.5% | ranked 48 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bukovlje | Brod-Posavina 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 | 0.5 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.8% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 399 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Bukovlje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.99 | 2.76 | 2.75 | ranked 143 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Bukovlje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 4,047 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 33 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 104 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 200 | 9,606 | 291,355 | ranked 256 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 74 | 77 | 72 | ranked 231 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.3 | 7.7 | 6.3 | ranked 348 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 90 | 3,853 | 139,372 | ranked 213 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 33 | 31 | 28 | ranked 139 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 12.5% | 15.0% | 13.0% | ranked 283 of 545 |
Bukovlje: 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
−3.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −10.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
13.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 1.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −16.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
10 in 2024, compared with 7 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,458 € in 2025, compared with 4,466 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,576 € in 2025, compared with 7,471 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,424 € in 2025, compared with 4,288 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
179 in 2024, compared with 106 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Bukovlje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Gornja Vrba4.5 km · 2,383
- Podcrkavlje5.1 km · 2,113
- Slavonski Brod5.8 km · 49,297
- Garčin9.1 km · 3,746
- Klakar11 km · 1,946
- Sibinj13 km · 5,445
- Oprisavci14 km · 1,839
- Trnava16 km · 1,123
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bukovlje?
Bukovlje has 2,694 residents (2025), ranking 262 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Bukovlje?
Bukovlje covers 31.0 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Bukovlje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bukovlje went from 3,114 to 2,694, a change of −13.5%.
Where is Bukovlje?
Bukovlje is in Brod-Posavina County. Latitude 45.190, longitude 18.070.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Bukovlje?
In Bukovlje, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 0 (2025/2026), ranking 494 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Bukovlje?
In Bukovlje, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 75.6% (2021), ranking 48 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Which municipalities border Bukovlje?
The nearest to Bukovlje are Gornja Vrba (4.5 km), Podcrkavlje (5.1 km), Slavonski Brod (5.8 km), Garčin (9.1 km), Klakar (11 km).