Nova Gradiška: population and statistics
Nova Gradiška has a population of 11,122 (2025) across 48.9 km², or 227 people per km². It ranks 52 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 11,122 residents
- 48.9 km²
- 227 people/km²
Nova Gradiška in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Brod-Posavina County, Nova Gradiška ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: 0.6% in Nova Gradiška, compared with an average of 2.3% in Brod-Posavina County and 7.3% nationally.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 10.0 in Nova Gradiška, compared with an average of 7.7 in Brod-Posavina County and 8.4 nationally.
Population of Nova Gradiška over time
Nova Gradiška had 13,393 residents in 2015 and 11,122 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,858 |
| 2021 | 11,611 |
| 2022 | 11,443 |
| 2023 | 11,363 |
| 2024 | 11,204 |
| 2025 | 11,122 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”.
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Average annual net pay per employee”.
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,849 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
All indicators for Nova Gradiška
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 | Nova Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.9 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 187 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 25.5% | 22.6% | 22.9% | ranked 157 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 308 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) | −0.6 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 338 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 2.5 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 328 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nova Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 6,328 | 65,430 | 2,390,500 | ranked 66 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 541 | 501 | 604 | ranked 347 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.6% | 2.3% | 7.9% | ranked 508 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.3% | 24.7% | 25.9% | ranked 287 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 93.8 m² | 101.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 393 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 75 | 306 | 16,654 | ranked 45 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 11.3 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 184 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.9% | 98.2% | 99.0% | ranked 98 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nova Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 48.8% | 41.0% | 12.8% | ranked 137 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 38.6% | 37.6% | 31.3% | ranked 215 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nova Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.2% | 5.9% | 6.0% | ranked 306 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) | 6.5% | 10.0% | 9.0% | ranked 431 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,582 € | 7,726 € | 7,821 € | ranked 184 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,016 € | 10,987 € | 11,010 € | ranked 138 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,040 € | 6,743 € | 6,391 € | ranked 103 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 445 | 448 | 456 | ranked 305 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 355 | 304 | 302 | ranked 123 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nova Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.1% | 8.6% | 4.6% | ranked 94 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 40.8% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 411 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 4,187 | 31,738 | 1,262,193 | ranked 42 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 374 | 253 | 150 | ranked 52 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 23.4% | 37.3% | 55.5% | ranked 492 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nova Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 6,089 | – | 9,381 | ranked 224 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.6 | ranked 267 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.4% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 276 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Nova Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.49 | 2.76 | 2.75 | ranked 423 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Nova Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 398 | 4,047 | 158,685 | ranked 61 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 36 | 33 | 35 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 104 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 929 | 9,606 | 291,355 | ranked 47 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 84 | 77 | 72 | ranked 113 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 10.0 | 7.7 | 6.3 | ranked 36 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 403 | 3,853 | 139,372 | ranked 50 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 36 | 31 | 28 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 18.5% | 15.0% | 13.0% | ranked 147 of 545 |
Nova Gradiška: 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 −6.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−0.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
75 in 2024, compared with 14 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,582 € in 2025, compared with 5,436 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,016 € in 2025, compared with 8,071 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,040 € in 2025, compared with 4,649 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
4,187 in 2024, compared with 3,069 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
3,918 in 2021, compared with 7,125 in 2012
Where is Nova Gradiška?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nova Gradiška?
Nova Gradiška has 11,122 residents (2025), ranking 52 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Nova Gradiška?
Nova Gradiška covers 48.9 km², with a density of 227 people per km².
Is the population of Nova Gradiška growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nova Gradiška went from 13,393 to 11,122, a change of −17.0%.
Where is Nova Gradiška?
Nova Gradiška is in Brod-Posavina County. Latitude 45.250, longitude 17.383.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: what is the figure for Nova Gradiška?
In Nova Gradiška, “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings” stands at 0.6% (2021), ranking 508 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 7.9%.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Nova Gradiška?
In Nova Gradiška, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 10.0 (2025/2026), ranking 36 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Which municipalities border Nova Gradiška?
The nearest to Nova Gradiška are Rešetari (3.5 km), Cernik (4.5 km), Dragalić (7.8 km), Vrbje (7.9 km), Staro Petrovo Selo (11 km).