Sibinj: population and statistics
Sibinj has a population of 5,445 (2025) across 103.6 km², or 52.6 people per km². It ranks 123 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,445 residents
- 103.6 km²
- 53 people/km²
Sibinj in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Brod-Posavina County, Sibinj ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: 95.8% in Sibinj, compared with an average of 98.2% in Brod-Posavina County and 99.2% nationally.
Population of Sibinj over time
Sibinj had 6,519 residents in 2015 and 5,445 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,815 |
| 2021 | 5,648 |
| 2022 | 5,560 |
| 2023 | 5,572 |
| 2024 | 5,486 |
| 2025 | 5,445 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,510 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Brodski Stupnik, 8.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Slavonski Brod (49,297 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Sibinj
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 | Sibinj | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.8 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 379 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 22.9% | ranked 363 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) | −8.0 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 324 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.1 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 2.5 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 292 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sibinj | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,826 | 65,430 | 2,390,500 | ranked 186 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 493 | 501 | 604 | ranked 421 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 5.6% | 2.3% | 7.9% | ranked 314 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 22.4% | 24.7% | 25.9% | ranked 364 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 104.3 m² | 101.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 205 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) | 6.6 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 292 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 95.8% | 98.2% | 99.0% | ranked 463 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sibinj | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 21.7% | 41.0% | 12.8% | ranked 225 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 27.7% | 37.6% | 31.3% | ranked 311 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sibinj | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.8% | 5.9% | 6.0% | ranked 365 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 29.9% | 25.5% | 19.5% | ranked 115 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.6% | 10.0% | 9.0% | ranked 139 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,981 € | 7,726 € | 7,821 € | ranked 411 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,781 € | 10,987 € | 11,010 € | ranked 316 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,481 € | 6,743 € | 6,391 € | ranked 247 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 435 | 448 | 456 | ranked 335 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 293 | 304 | 302 | ranked 310 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sibinj | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.0% | 8.6% | 4.6% | ranked 126 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 42.2% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 372 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 478 | 31,738 | 1,262,193 | ranked 225 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 87 | 253 | 150 | ranked 422 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 67.8% | 37.3% | 55.5% | ranked 135 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sibinj | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.9% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 390 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Sibinj | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.83 | 2.76 | 2.75 | ranked 225 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Sibinj | 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) | 147 | 4,047 | 158,685 | ranked 184 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 27 | 33 | 35 | ranked 375 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 6 | 104 | 1,925 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 465 | 9,606 | 291,355 | ranked 101 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 85 | 77 | 72 | ranked 106 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 6.3 | ranked 222 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 167 | 3,853 | 139,372 | ranked 115 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 31 | 31 | 28 | ranked 183 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.6% | 15.0% | 13.0% | ranked 348 of 545 |
Sibinj: 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
−8.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
1.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −15.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
7 in 2024, compared with 15 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,981 € in 2025, compared with 4,469 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,781 € in 2025, compared with 7,241 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,481 € in 2025, compared with 4,244 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
478 in 2024, compared with 439 in 2011
Where is Sibinj?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sibinj?
Sibinj has 5,445 residents (2025), ranking 123 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Sibinj?
Sibinj covers 103.6 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Sibinj growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sibinj went from 6,519 to 5,445, a change of −16.5%.
Where is Sibinj?
Sibinj is in Brod-Posavina County. Latitude 45.189, longitude 17.908.
Primary schools: what is the figure for Sibinj?
In Sibinj, “Primary schools” stands at 6 (2025/2026), ranking 59 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 2.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: what is the figure for Sibinj?
In Sibinj, “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system” stands at 95.8% (2021), ranking 463 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 99.0%.
Which municipalities border Sibinj?
The nearest to Sibinj are Brodski Stupnik (8.8 km), Podcrkavlje (9.0 km), Slavonski Brod (9.2 km), Bebrina (12 km), Oriovac (12 km).