Podcrkavlje: population and statistics
Podcrkavlje has a population of 2,113 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 503 people per km². It ranks 329 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,113 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 503 people/km²
Podcrkavlje in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Brod-Posavina County, Podcrkavlje ranks No. 19 by population.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: 48 in Podcrkavlje, compared with an average of 253 in Brod-Posavina County and 326 nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: 92.1% in Podcrkavlje, compared with an average of 98.2% in Brod-Posavina County and 99.2% nationally.
Population of Podcrkavlje over time
Podcrkavlje had 2,464 residents in 2015 and 2,113 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,243 |
| 2021 | 2,201 |
| 2022 | 2,170 |
| 2023 | 2,156 |
| 2024 | 2,156 |
| 2025 | 2,113 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 588 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bukovlje, 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Podcrkavlje
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 | Podcrkavlje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.6 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 481 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 22.9% | ranked 452 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 87 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −1.4 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 58 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −13.7 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 516 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.0 ‰ | 2.5 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 408 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Podcrkavlje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,086 | 65,430 | 2,390,500 | ranked 402 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 492 | 501 | 604 | ranked 422 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 8.9% | 2.3% | 7.9% | ranked 260 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.0% | 24.7% | 25.9% | ranked 293 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 106.8 m² | 101.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 176 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 7 | 306 | 16,654 | ranked 200 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 12.1 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 178 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 92.1% | 98.2% | 99.0% | ranked 517 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Podcrkavlje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 21.2% | 41.0% | 12.8% | ranked 227 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 19.1% | 37.6% | 31.3% | ranked 413 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Podcrkavlje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.1% | 5.9% | 6.0% | ranked 311 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 33.6% | 25.5% | 19.5% | ranked 80 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) | 7,037 € | 7,726 € | 7,821 € | ranked 400 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,558 € | 10,987 € | 11,010 € | ranked 352 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,491 € | 6,743 € | 6,391 € | ranked 244 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 450 | 448 | 456 | ranked 290 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 273 | 304 | 302 | ranked 414 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Podcrkavlje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.5% | 8.6% | 4.6% | ranked 146 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) | 104 | 31,738 | 1,262,193 | ranked 471 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 48 | 253 | 150 | ranked 519 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 75.9% | 37.3% | 55.5% | ranked 44 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Podcrkavlje | 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) | 4.6% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 416 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Podcrkavlje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.06 | 2.76 | 2.75 | ranked 117 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Podcrkavlje | 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) | 56 | 4,047 | 158,685 | ranked 358 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 27 | 33 | 35 | ranked 375 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 104 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 125 | 9,606 | 291,355 | ranked 367 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 59 | 77 | 72 | ranked 419 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.7 | 7.7 | 6.3 | ranked 459 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 32 | 3,853 | 139,372 | ranked 434 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 15 | 31 | 28 | ranked 477 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.0% | 15.0% | 13.0% | ranked 424 of 545 |
Podcrkavlje: 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
−1.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−13.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
7 in 2024, compared with 9 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,037 € in 2025, compared with 4,120 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,558 € in 2025, compared with 6,918 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,491 € in 2025, compared with 4,264 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
104 in 2024, compared with 44 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Podcrkavlje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Bukovlje5.1 km · 2,694
- Slavonski Brod6.8 km · 49,297
- Gornja Vrba8.4 km · 2,383
- Sibinj9.0 km · 5,445
- Garčin14 km · 3,746
- Čaglin15 km · 1,906
- Klakar16 km · 1,946
- Levanjska Varoš17 km · 672
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Podcrkavlje?
Podcrkavlje has 2,113 residents (2025), ranking 329 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Podcrkavlje?
Podcrkavlje covers 4.2 km², with a density of 503 people per km².
Is the population of Podcrkavlje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Podcrkavlje went from 2,464 to 2,113, a change of −14.2%.
Where is Podcrkavlje?
Podcrkavlje is in Brod-Posavina County. Latitude 45.217, longitude 18.017.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Podcrkavlje?
In Podcrkavlje, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents” stands at 48 (2024), ranking 519 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 150.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: what is the figure for Podcrkavlje?
In Podcrkavlje, “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system” stands at 92.1% (2021), ranking 517 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 99.0%.
Which municipalities border Podcrkavlje?
The nearest to Podcrkavlje are Bukovlje (5.1 km), Slavonski Brod (6.8 km), Gornja Vrba (8.4 km), Sibinj (9.0 km), Garčin (14 km).