Slavonski Brod: population and statistics
Slavonski Brod has a population of 49,297 (2025) across 54.1 km², or 911 people per km². It ranks 8 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 49,297 residents
- 54.1 km²
- 911 people/km²
Slavonski Brod in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Brod-Posavina County, Slavonski Brod ranks No. 1 by population.
Population of Slavonski Brod over time
Slavonski Brod had 55,789 residents in 2015 and 49,297 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 50,340 |
| 2021 | 49,696 |
| 2022 | 49,154 |
| 2023 | 49,570 |
| 2024 | 49,471 |
| 2025 | 49,297 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Population density”.
- “Children in kindergartens”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,577 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Slavonski Brod
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 | Slavonski Brod | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.8 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 270 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 22.9% | ranked 234 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 218 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −4.4 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 165 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 281 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 2.5 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 253 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Slavonski Brod | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 23,918 | 65,430 | 2,390,500 | ranked 10 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 479 | 501 | 604 | ranked 445 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) | 20.2% | 24.7% | 25.9% | ranked 417 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 97.9 m² | 101.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 312 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 126 | 306 | 16,654 | ranked 25 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 8.2 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 243 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 98.2% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Slavonski Brod | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 64.1% | 41.0% | 12.8% | ranked 73 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 52.4% | 37.6% | 31.3% | ranked 155 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Slavonski Brod | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.6% | 5.9% | 6.0% | ranked 478 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 22.7% | 25.5% | 19.5% | ranked 203 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.6% | 10.0% | 9.0% | ranked 293 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,707 € | 7,726 € | 7,821 € | ranked 166 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,493 € | 10,987 € | 11,010 € | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,279 € | 6,743 € | 6,391 € | ranked 52 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 485 | 448 | 456 | ranked 192 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 301 | 304 | 302 | ranked 276 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Slavonski Brod | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.8% | 8.6% | 4.6% | ranked 103 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.2% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 337 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 20,556 | 31,738 | 1,262,193 | ranked 8 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 416 | 253 | 150 | ranked 36 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 13.5% | 37.3% | 55.5% | ranked 533 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Slavonski Brod | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 41,834 | – | 9,381 | ranked 153 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.6 | ranked 244 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.9% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 390 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Slavonski Brod | 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 | Slavonski Brod | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 17 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 15 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 2,055 | 4,047 | 158,685 | ranked 8 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 42 | 33 | 35 | ranked 142 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 13 | 104 | 1,925 | ranked 13 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 3,849 | 9,606 | 291,355 | ranked 8 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 78 | 77 | 72 | ranked 172 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.1 | 7.7 | 6.3 | ranked 77 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 1,746 | 3,853 | 139,372 | ranked 11 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 35 | 31 | 28 | ranked 112 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 22.0% | 15.0% | 13.0% | ranked 83 of 545 |
Slavonski Brod: 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
−4.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
2.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
126 in 2024, compared with 153 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,707 € in 2025, compared with 5,571 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,493 € in 2025, compared with 7,937 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,279 € in 2025, compared with 4,917 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
20,556 in 2024, compared with 16,797 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
25,426 in 2021, compared with 20,741 in 2012
Where is Slavonski Brod?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Gornja Vrba4.1 km · 2,383
- Bukovlje5.8 km · 2,694
- Podcrkavlje6.8 km · 2,113
- Sibinj9.2 km · 5,445
- Klakar11 km · 1,946
- Garčin14 km · 3,746
- Bebrina15 km · 2,725
- Brodski Stupnik17 km · 2,172
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Slavonski Brod?
Slavonski Brod has 49,297 residents (2025), ranking 8 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Slavonski Brod?
Slavonski Brod covers 54.1 km², with a density of 911 people per km².
Is the population of Slavonski Brod growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Slavonski Brod went from 55,789 to 49,297, a change of −11.6%.
Where is Slavonski Brod?
Slavonski Brod is in Brod-Posavina County. Latitude 45.155, longitude 18.014.
Children in kindergartens: what is the figure for Slavonski Brod?
In Slavonski Brod, “Children in kindergartens” stands at 2,055 (2025/2026), ranking 8 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 86.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities: what is the figure for Slavonski Brod?
In Slavonski Brod, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities” stands at 20,556 (2024), ranking 8 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 364.
Which municipalities border Slavonski Brod?
The nearest to Slavonski Brod are Gornja Vrba (4.1 km), Bukovlje (5.8 km), Podcrkavlje (6.8 km), Sibinj (9.2 km), Klakar (11 km).