Dragalić: population and statistics
Dragalić has a population of 1,003 (2025) across 6.1 km², or 164 people per km². It ranks 497 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,003 residents
- 6.1 km²
- 164 people/km²
Dragalić in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Brod-Posavina County, Dragalić ranks No. 27 by population.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: −20.9 ‰ in Dragalić, compared with an average of 2.5 ‰ in Brod-Posavina County and 4.9 ‰ nationally.
Population of Dragalić over time
Dragalić had 1,232 residents in 2015 and 1,003 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,059 |
| 2021 | 1,044 |
| 2022 | 1,039 |
| 2023 | 1,034 |
| 2024 | 1,030 |
| 2025 | 1,003 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities”.
- “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Students by place of residence”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 854 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gornji Bogićevci, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Okučani (2,157 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Dragalić
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 | Dragalić | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.3 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 327 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 22.9% | ranked 316 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 124 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.7 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 383 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −17.9 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 530 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −20.9 ‰ | 2.5 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 546 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dragalić | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 824 | 65,430 | 2,390,500 | ranked 470 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 779 | 501 | 604 | ranked 167 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 4.5% | 2.3% | 7.9% | ranked 337 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 45.6% | 24.7% | 25.9% | ranked 34 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 89.7 m² | 101.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 459 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 306 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.9 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 448 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.8% | 98.2% | 99.0% | ranked 298 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dragalić | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 15.6% | 41.0% | 12.8% | ranked 256 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 19.5% | 37.6% | 31.3% | ranked 408 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dragalić | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 9.3% | 5.9% | 6.0% | ranked 194 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 21.3% | 25.5% | 19.5% | ranked 231 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.8% | 10.0% | 9.0% | ranked 222 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,994 € | 7,726 € | 7,821 € | ranked 409 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,308 € | 10,987 € | 11,010 € | ranked 396 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,247 € | 6,743 € | 6,391 € | ranked 473 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 437 | 448 | 456 | ranked 329 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 382 | 304 | 302 | ranked 85 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dragalić | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.6% | 8.6% | 4.6% | ranked 62 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 39.6% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 437 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 52 | 31,738 | 1,262,193 | ranked 527 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 50 | 253 | 150 | ranked 514 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 71.6% | 37.3% | 55.5% | ranked 87 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dragalić | 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) | 11.0% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 145 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Dragalić | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.58 | 2.76 | 2.75 | ranked 384 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Dragalić | 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) | 33 | 4,047 | 158,685 | ranked 424 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 33 | 33 | 35 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 104 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 98 | 9,606 | 291,355 | ranked 421 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 98 | 77 | 72 | ranked 34 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.2 | 7.7 | 6.3 | ranked 354 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 13 | 3,853 | 139,372 | ranked 519 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 13 | 31 | 28 | ranked 505 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 6.9% | 15.0% | 13.0% | ranked 500 of 545 |
Dragalić: 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
−9.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −13.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−17.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −21.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−20.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −18.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,994 € in 2025, compared with 4,342 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,308 € in 2025, compared with 6,802 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,247 € in 2025, compared with 3,527 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
52 in 2024, compared with 31 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Dragalić?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dragalić?
Dragalić has 1,003 residents (2025), ranking 497 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Dragalić?
Dragalić covers 6.1 km², with a density of 164 people per km².
Is the population of Dragalić growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dragalić went from 1,232 to 1,003, a change of −18.6%.
Where is Dragalić?
Dragalić is in Brod-Posavina County. Latitude 45.250, longitude 17.283.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Dragalić?
In Dragalić, “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents” stands at −20.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 546 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.7 ‰.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities: what is the figure for Dragalić?
In Dragalić, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities” stands at 52 (2024), ranking 527 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 364.
Which municipalities border Dragalić?
The nearest to Dragalić are Gornji Bogićevci (4.3 km), Okučani (6.7 km), Nova Gradiška (7.8 km), Cernik (8.8 km), Rešetari (11 km).