Nova Kapela: population and statistics
Nova Kapela has a population of 3,053 (2025) across 6.3 km², or 485 people per km². It ranks 232 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −21.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,053 residents
- 6.3 km²
- 485 people/km²
Nova Kapela in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Brod-Posavina County, Nova Kapela ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: 91.7% in Nova Kapela, compared with an average of 98.2% in Brod-Posavina County and 99.2% nationally.
Population of Nova Kapela over time
Nova Kapela had 3,896 residents in 2015 and 3,053 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,436 |
| 2021 | 3,362 |
| 2022 | 3,257 |
| 2023 | 3,165 |
| 2024 | 3,101 |
| 2025 | 3,053 |
Did you know?
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Primary schools”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 882 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oriovac, 10.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Požega (21,181 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Nova Kapela
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 Kapela | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.1 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 172 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 22.9% | ranked 151 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 340 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −10.3 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 402 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −5.6 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 427 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −0.7 ‰ | 2.5 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 431 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nova Kapela | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,014 | 65,430 | 2,390,500 | ranked 252 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 594 | 501 | 604 | ranked 285 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.8% | 2.3% | 7.9% | ranked 435 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 35.6% | 24.7% | 25.9% | ranked 101 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 103.9 m² | 101.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 215 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) | 3.5 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 423 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 91.7% | 98.2% | 99.0% | ranked 521 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nova Kapela | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 11.5% | 41.0% | 12.8% | ranked 287 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 20.9% | 37.6% | 31.3% | ranked 386 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nova Kapela | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 8.6% | 5.9% | 6.0% | ranked 211 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 30.2% | 25.5% | 19.5% | ranked 111 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.1% | 10.0% | 9.0% | ranked 327 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,013 € | 7,726 € | 7,821 € | ranked 406 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,123 € | 10,987 € | 11,010 € | ranked 251 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,665 € | 6,743 € | 6,391 € | ranked 200 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 383 | 448 | 456 | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 335 | 304 | 302 | ranked 169 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nova Kapela | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.9% | 8.6% | 4.6% | ranked 207 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 36.2% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 493 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 211 | 31,738 | 1,262,193 | ranked 380 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 68 | 253 | 150 | ranked 472 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 51.9% | 37.3% | 55.5% | ranked 312 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nova Kapela | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 963 | – | 9,381 | ranked 293 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.6 | ranked 281 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.0% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 382 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Nova Kapela | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.66 | 2.76 | 2.75 | ranked 329 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Nova Kapela | 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) | 103 | 4,047 | 158,685 | ranked 241 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 33 | 35 | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 8 | 104 | 1,925 | ranked 35 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 230 | 9,606 | 291,355 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 75 | 77 | 72 | ranked 218 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.9 | 7.7 | 6.3 | ranked 296 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 93 | 3,853 | 139,372 | ranked 209 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 30 | 31 | 28 | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.2% | 15.0% | 13.0% | ranked 453 of 545 |
Nova Kapela: 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
−10.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −15.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−5.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −12.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−0.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
5 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,013 € in 2025, compared with 4,189 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,123 € in 2025, compared with 7,224 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,665 € in 2025, compared with 4,258 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
211 in 2024, compared with 375 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
795 in 2021, compared with 1,028 in 2016
Where is Nova Kapela?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Oriovac10 km · 4,518
- Staro Petrovo Selo10 km · 3,818
- Brodski Stupnik13 km · 2,172
- Davor13 km · 2,366
- Požega15 km · 21,181
- Brestovac15 km · 2,594
- Pleternica16 km · 8,455
- Vrbje18 km · 1,512
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nova Kapela?
Nova Kapela has 3,053 residents (2025), ranking 232 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Nova Kapela?
Nova Kapela covers 6.3 km², with a density of 485 people per km².
Is the population of Nova Kapela growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nova Kapela went from 3,896 to 3,053, a change of −21.6%.
Where is Nova Kapela?
Nova Kapela is in Brod-Posavina County. Latitude 45.198, longitude 17.640.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: what is the figure for Nova Kapela?
In Nova Kapela, “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system” stands at 91.7% (2021), ranking 521 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 99.0%.
Primary schools: what is the figure for Nova Kapela?
In Nova Kapela, “Primary schools” stands at 8 (2025/2026), ranking 35 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 2.
Which municipalities border Nova Kapela?
The nearest to Nova Kapela are Oriovac (10 km), Staro Petrovo Selo (10 km), Brodski Stupnik (13 km), Davor (13 km), Požega (15 km).