Klakar: population and statistics
Klakar has a population of 1,946 (2025) across 53.5 km², or 36.4 people per km². It ranks 346 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,946 residents
- 53.5 km²
- 36 people/km²
Klakar in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Brod-Posavina County, Klakar ranks No. 20 by population.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: 122 in Klakar, compared with an average of 77 in Brod-Posavina County and 75 nationally.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: 0.1% in Klakar, compared with an average of 2.3% in Brod-Posavina County and 7.3% nationally.
Population of Klakar over time
Klakar had 2,214 residents in 2015 and 1,946 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,031 |
| 2021 | 2,005 |
| 2022 | 2,004 |
| 2023 | 1,982 |
| 2024 | 1,972 |
| 2025 | 1,946 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”.
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”.
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,493 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Klakar
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 | Klakar | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 41.6 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 509 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 17.2% | 22.6% | 22.9% | ranked 520 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 60 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −6.6 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 259 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −11.8 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 500 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.5 ‰ | 2.5 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 364 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Klakar | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 827 | 65,430 | 2,390,500 | ranked 468 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 409 | 501 | 604 | ranked 513 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.1% | 2.3% | 7.9% | ranked 531 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.1% | 24.7% | 25.9% | ranked 341 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 115.4 m² | 101.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 62 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 5 | 306 | 16,654 | ranked 239 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 20.8 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.5% | 98.2% | 99.0% | ranked 437 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Klakar | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 55.9% | 41.0% | 12.8% | ranked 109 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 37.0% | 37.6% | 31.3% | ranked 225 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klakar | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 9.7% | 5.9% | 6.0% | ranked 188 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) | 8.8% | 10.0% | 9.0% | ranked 283 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,470 € | 7,726 € | 7,821 € | ranked 338 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,046 € | 10,987 € | 11,010 € | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,803 € | 6,743 € | 6,391 € | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 464 | 448 | 456 | ranked 248 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 251 | 304 | 302 | ranked 488 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Klakar | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.2% | 8.6% | 4.6% | ranked 293 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.6% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 95 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 212 | 31,738 | 1,262,193 | ranked 377 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 108 | 253 | 150 | ranked 363 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 68.6% | 37.3% | 55.5% | ranked 123 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Klakar | 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) | 4.0% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 458 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Klakar | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.18 | 2.76 | 2.75 | ranked 64 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Klakar | 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) | 60 | 4,047 | 158,685 | ranked 346 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 31 | 33 | 35 | ranked 332 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 104 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 237 | 9,606 | 291,355 | ranked 223 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 122 | 77 | 72 | ranked 8 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.5 | 7.7 | 6.3 | ranked 107 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 53 | 3,853 | 139,372 | ranked 329 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 27 | 31 | 28 | ranked 282 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 12.0% | 15.0% | 13.0% | ranked 296 of 545 |
Klakar: 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
−6.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with 0.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−11.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
1.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
5 in 2024, compared with 13 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,470 € in 2025, compared with 4,664 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,046 € in 2025, compared with 7,480 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,803 € in 2025, compared with 4,381 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
212 in 2024, compared with 116 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Klakar?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klakar?
Klakar has 1,946 residents (2025), ranking 346 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Klakar?
Klakar covers 53.5 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Klakar growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Klakar went from 2,214 to 1,946, a change of −12.1%.
Where is Klakar?
Klakar is in Brod-Posavina County. Latitude 45.100, longitude 18.133.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Klakar?
In Klakar, “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents” stands at 122 (2025/2026), ranking 8 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 72.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: what is the figure for Klakar?
In Klakar, “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 531 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 7.9%.
Which municipalities border Klakar?
The nearest to Klakar are Gornja Vrba (7.6 km), Oprisavci (9.6 km), Garčin (10.0 km), Slavonski Brod (11 km), Bukovlje (11 km).