Garčin: population and statistics
Garčin has a population of 3,746 (2025) across 88.3 km², or 42.4 people per km². It ranks 187 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,746 residents
- 88.3 km²
- 42 people/km²
Garčin in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Brod-Posavina County, Garčin ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: 94.6% in Garčin, compared with an average of 98.2% in Brod-Posavina County and 99.2% nationally.
Population of Garčin over time
Garčin had 4,480 residents in 2015 and 3,746 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,997 |
| 2021 | 3,925 |
| 2022 | 3,839 |
| 2023 | 3,794 |
| 2024 | 3,766 |
| 2025 | 3,746 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”.
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,367 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oprisavci, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Slavonski Brod (49,297 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Garčin
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 | Garčin | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.8 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 379 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 22.9% | ranked 403 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) | −9.0 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 354 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 258 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 2.5 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 129 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Garčin | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,841 | 65,430 | 2,390,500 | ranked 278 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 466 | 501 | 604 | ranked 468 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 3.3% | 2.3% | 7.9% | ranked 363 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 22.6% | 24.7% | 25.9% | ranked 358 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 102.2 m² | 101.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 244 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 18 | 306 | 16,654 | ranked 130 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 9.6 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 213 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 94.6% | 98.2% | 99.0% | ranked 490 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Garčin | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 47.5% | 41.0% | 12.8% | ranked 140 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 26.2% | 37.6% | 31.3% | ranked 326 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Garčin | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 9.8% | 5.9% | 6.0% | ranked 187 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 33.8% | 25.5% | 19.5% | ranked 75 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.1% | 10.0% | 9.0% | ranked 206 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,750 € | 7,726 € | 7,821 € | ranked 442 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,306 € | 10,987 € | 11,010 € | ranked 398 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,602 € | 6,743 € | 6,391 € | ranked 219 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 425 | 448 | 456 | ranked 370 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 290 | 304 | 302 | ranked 329 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Garčin | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.8% | 8.6% | 4.6% | ranked 214 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 42.4% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 367 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 359 | 31,738 | 1,262,193 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 95 | 253 | 150 | ranked 404 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 59.9% | 37.3% | 55.5% | ranked 226 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Garčin | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.7% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 411 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Garčin | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.90 | 2.76 | 2.75 | ranked 188 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Garčin | 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) | 70 | 4,047 | 158,685 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 19 | 33 | 35 | ranked 438 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 6 | 104 | 1,925 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 261 | 9,606 | 291,355 | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 70 | 77 | 72 | ranked 295 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.7 | 7.7 | 6.3 | ranked 398 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 121 | 3,853 | 139,372 | ranked 161 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 32 | 31 | 28 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.3% | 15.0% | 13.0% | ranked 412 of 545 |
Garčin: 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
−9.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
4.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −16.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
9.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −10.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
18 in 2024, compared with 10 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,750 € in 2025, compared with 4,280 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,306 € in 2025, compared with 6,789 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,602 € in 2025, compared with 4,317 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
359 in 2024, compared with 252 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,343 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Garčin?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Garčin?
Garčin has 3,746 residents (2025), ranking 187 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Garčin?
Garčin covers 88.3 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Garčin growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Garčin went from 4,480 to 3,746, a change of −16.4%.
Where is Garčin?
Garčin is in Brod-Posavina County. Latitude 45.182, longitude 18.186.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: what is the figure for Garčin?
In Garčin, “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system” stands at 94.6% (2021), ranking 490 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 99.0%.
Primary schools: what is the figure for Garčin?
In Garčin, “Primary schools” stands at 6 (2025/2026), ranking 59 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 2.
Which municipalities border Garčin?
The nearest to Garčin are Oprisavci (5.1 km), Donji Andrijevci (9.0 km), Bukovlje (9.1 km), Klakar (10.0 km), Gornja Vrba (10.0 km).