Oriovac: population and statistics
Oriovac has a population of 4,518 (2025) across 19.3 km², or 234 people per km². It ranks 154 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,518 residents
- 19.3 km²
- 234 people/km²
Oriovac in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Brod-Posavina County, Oriovac ranks No. 4 by population.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: 95 in Oriovac, compared with an average of 77 in Brod-Posavina County and 75 nationally.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 37.8% in Oriovac, compared with an average of 25.5% in Brod-Posavina County and 17.4% nationally.
Population of Oriovac over time
Oriovac had 5,392 residents in 2015 and 4,518 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,821 |
| 2021 | 4,709 |
| 2022 | 4,665 |
| 2023 | 4,602 |
| 2024 | 4,563 |
| 2025 | 4,518 |
Did you know?
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,703 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Brodski Stupnik, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pleternica (8,455 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Oriovac
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 | Oriovac | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.2 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 338 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 22.9% | ranked 241 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 153 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.7 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 132 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.0 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 328 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 2.5 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 233 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oriovac | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,385 | 65,430 | 2,390,500 | ranked 214 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 500 | 501 | 604 | ranked 414 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.1% | 2.3% | 7.9% | ranked 477 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 27.2% | 24.7% | 25.9% | ranked 243 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 100.9 m² | 101.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 265 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 6 | 306 | 16,654 | ranked 219 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 7.0 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.8% | 98.2% | 99.0% | ranked 424 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oriovac | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 7.4% | 41.0% | 12.8% | ranked 336 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 29.2% | 37.6% | 31.3% | ranked 296 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oriovac | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 6.8% | 5.9% | 6.0% | ranked 247 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 37.8% | 25.5% | 19.5% | ranked 36 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.1% | 10.0% | 9.0% | ranked 387 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,884 € | 7,726 € | 7,821 € | ranked 422 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,457 € | 10,987 € | 11,010 € | ranked 376 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,208 € | 6,743 € | 6,391 € | ranked 311 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 424 | 448 | 456 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 323 | 304 | 302 | ranked 202 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oriovac | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.6% | 8.6% | 4.6% | ranked 183 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 42.3% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 370 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 724 | 31,738 | 1,262,193 | ranked 165 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 159 | 253 | 150 | ranked 256 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 44.4% | 37.3% | 55.5% | ranked 371 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Oriovac | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.9% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 312 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Oriovac | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.75 | ranked 246 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Oriovac | 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) | 213 | 4,047 | 158,685 | ranked 126 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 47 | 33 | 35 | ranked 68 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 5 | 104 | 1,925 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 429 | 9,606 | 291,355 | ranked 114 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 95 | 77 | 72 | ranked 40 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.3 | 7.7 | 6.3 | ranked 190 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 111 | 3,853 | 139,372 | ranked 173 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 25 | 31 | 28 | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.6% | 15.0% | 13.0% | ranked 348 of 545 |
Oriovac: 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
−3.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
0.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
6 in 2024, compared with 24 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,884 € in 2025, compared with 4,325 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,457 € in 2025, compared with 6,989 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,208 € in 2025, compared with 4,181 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
724 in 2024, compared with 853 in 2011
Where is Oriovac?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Brodski Stupnik3.1 km · 2,172
- Bebrina9.3 km · 2,725
- Nova Kapela10 km · 3,053
- Sibinj12 km · 5,445
- Pleternica14 km · 8,455
- Požega20 km · 21,181
- Davor20 km · 2,366
- Slavonski Brod20 km · 49,297
All municipalities in Brod-Posavina County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oriovac?
Oriovac has 4,518 residents (2025), ranking 154 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Oriovac?
Oriovac covers 19.3 km², with a density of 234 people per km².
Is the population of Oriovac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oriovac went from 5,392 to 4,518, a change of −16.2%.
Where is Oriovac?
Oriovac is in Brod-Posavina County. Latitude 45.166, longitude 17.760.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Oriovac?
In Oriovac, “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents” stands at 95 (2025/2026), ranking 40 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 72.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Oriovac?
In Oriovac, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 37.8% (2021), ranking 36 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Which municipalities border Oriovac?
The nearest to Oriovac are Brodski Stupnik (3.1 km), Bebrina (9.3 km), Nova Kapela (10 km), Sibinj (12 km), Pleternica (14 km).