Cernik: population and statistics
Cernik has a population of 2,773 (2025) across 11.8 km², or 235 people per km². It ranks 253 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,773 residents
- 11.8 km²
- 235 people/km²
Cernik in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Brod-Posavina County, Cernik ranks No. 10 by population.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: −5.8 ‰ in Cernik, compared with an average of 2.5 ‰ in Brod-Posavina County and 4.9 ‰ nationally.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: 39.5% in Cernik, compared with an average of 41.5% in Brod-Posavina County and 49.1% nationally.
Population of Cernik over time
Cernik had 3,416 residents in 2015 and 2,773 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,991 |
| 2021 | 2,958 |
| 2022 | 2,877 |
| 2023 | 2,854 |
| 2024 | 2,831 |
| 2025 | 2,773 |
Did you know?
- “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,653 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nova Gradiška (11,122 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Cernik
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 | Cernik | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.1 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 245 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 22.9% | ranked 262 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 362 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −4.9 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 182 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −11.9 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 501 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −5.8 ‰ | 2.5 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 520 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cernik | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,608 | 65,430 | 2,390,500 | ranked 305 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 543 | 501 | 604 | ranked 344 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.9% | 2.3% | 7.9% | ranked 384 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 30.3% | 24.7% | 25.9% | ranked 194 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 108.9 m² | 101.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 147 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 306 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.7 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 324 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.6% | 98.2% | 99.0% | ranked 386 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cernik | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 18.3% | 41.0% | 12.8% | ranked 238 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 17.5% | 37.6% | 31.3% | ranked 439 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cernik | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 10.1% | 5.9% | 6.0% | ranked 184 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 20.1% | 25.5% | 19.5% | ranked 258 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.3% | 10.0% | 9.0% | ranked 153 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,765 € | 7,726 € | 7,821 € | ranked 282 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,226 € | 10,987 € | 11,010 € | ranked 238 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,788 € | 6,743 € | 6,391 € | ranked 163 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 424 | 448 | 456 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 338 | 304 | 302 | ranked 158 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cernik | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.4% | 8.6% | 4.6% | ranked 112 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 39.5% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 274 | 31,738 | 1,262,193 | ranked 326 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 97 | 253 | 150 | ranked 398 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 66.7% | 37.3% | 55.5% | ranked 152 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cernik | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.4% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 276 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Cernik | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.77 | 2.76 | 2.75 | ranked 260 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Cernik | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 100 | 4,047 | 158,685 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 36 | 33 | 35 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 104 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 167 | 9,606 | 291,355 | ranked 299 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 60 | 77 | 72 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.8 | 7.7 | 6.3 | ranked 307 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 63 | 3,853 | 139,372 | ranked 287 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 23 | 31 | 28 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.4% | 15.0% | 13.0% | ranked 405 of 545 |
Cernik: 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
−4.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −11.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−11.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −20.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−5.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 17 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,765 € in 2025, compared with 4,678 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,226 € in 2025, compared with 7,364 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,788 € in 2025, compared with 4,472 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
274 in 2024, compared with 166 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2015, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Cernik?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cernik?
Cernik has 2,773 residents (2025), ranking 253 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Cernik?
Cernik covers 11.8 km², with a density of 235 people per km².
Is the population of Cernik growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cernik went from 3,416 to 2,773, a change of −18.8%.
Where is Cernik?
Cernik is in Brod-Posavina County. Latitude 45.290, longitude 17.380.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Cernik?
In Cernik, “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents” stands at −5.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 520 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.7 ‰.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: what is the figure for Cernik?
In Cernik, “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over” stands at 39.5% (2021), ranking 439 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
Which municipalities border Cernik?
The nearest to Cernik are Nova Gradiška (4.5 km), Rešetari (4.5 km), Dragalić (8.8 km), Gornji Bogićevci (12 km), Vrbje (12 km).