Stara Gradiška: population and statistics
Stara Gradiška has a population of 789 (2025) across 77.3 km², or 10.2 people per km². It ranks 525 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −31.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 789 residents
- 77.3 km²
- 10 people/km²
Stara Gradiška in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Brod-Posavina County, Stara Gradiška ranks No. 28 by population.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 0.0 in Stara Gradiška, compared with an average of 7.7 in Brod-Posavina County and 19.1 nationally.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: 8.2% in Stara Gradiška, compared with an average of 14.3% in Brod-Posavina County and 14.3% nationally.
Population of Stara Gradiška over time
Stara Gradiška had 1,145 residents in 2015 and 789 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 925 |
| 2021 | 909 |
| 2022 | 876 |
| 2023 | 842 |
| 2024 | 818 |
| 2025 | 789 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Average age of residents”.
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,826 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.0 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Stara Gradiška
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 | Stara Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 50.0 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 39 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 30.8% | 22.6% | 22.9% | ranked 48 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 8.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 536 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −14.7 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 487 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −17.7 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 529 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 2.5 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 188 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stara Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 780 | 65,430 | 2,390,500 | ranked 483 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 856 | 501 | 604 | ranked 140 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.1% | 2.3% | 7.9% | ranked 531 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 48.3% | 24.7% | 25.9% | ranked 26 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 82.8 m² | 101.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 507 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 306 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.0 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 541 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.5% | 98.2% | 99.0% | ranked 191 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stara Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 7.0% | 41.0% | 12.8% | ranked 340 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 18.7% | 37.6% | 31.3% | ranked 420 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stara Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 13.4% | 5.9% | 6.0% | ranked 123 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 23.3% | 25.5% | 19.5% | ranked 193 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.5% | 10.0% | 9.0% | ranked 143 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,641 € | 7,726 € | 7,821 € | ranked 305 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,932 € | 10,987 € | 11,010 € | ranked 454 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,989 € | 6,743 € | 6,391 € | ranked 356 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 440 | 448 | 456 | ranked 319 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 475 | 304 | 302 | ranked 29 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stara Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 11.8% | 8.6% | 4.6% | ranked 47 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 31.3% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 533 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 349 | 31,738 | 1,262,193 | ranked 281 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 427 | 253 | 150 | ranked 28 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 39.3% | 37.3% | 55.5% | ranked 405 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Stara Gradiška | 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) | 8.4% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 194 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Stara Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.27 | 2.76 | 2.75 | ranked 520 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Stara Gradiška | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 4,047 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 33 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 104 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 29 | 9,606 | 291,355 | ranked 522 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 37 | 77 | 72 | ranked 500 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 2.1 | 7.7 | 6.3 | ranked 519 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 23 | 3,853 | 139,372 | ranked 476 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 29 | 31 | 28 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 6.8% | 15.0% | 13.0% | ranked 506 of 545 |
Stara Gradiška: 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
−14.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −20.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−17.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −53.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
6.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −23.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,641 € in 2025, compared with 4,329 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,932 € in 2025, compared with 6,216 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,989 € in 2025, compared with 3,927 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
349 in 2024, compared with 171 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Stara Gradiška?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Dragalić11 km · 1,003
- Gornji Bogićevci12 km · 1,253
- Okučani13 km · 2,157
- Vrbje14 km · 1,512
- Nova Gradiška15 km · 11,122
- Rešetari19 km · 3,579
- Cernik19 km · 2,773
- Davor21 km · 2,366
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stara Gradiška?
Stara Gradiška has 789 residents (2025), ranking 525 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Stara Gradiška?
Stara Gradiška covers 77.3 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Stara Gradiška growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stara Gradiška went from 1,145 to 789, a change of −31.1%.
Where is Stara Gradiška?
Stara Gradiška is in Brod-Posavina County. Latitude 45.150, longitude 17.250.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Stara Gradiška?
In Stara Gradiška, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 0.0 (2024), ranking 541 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: what is the figure for Stara Gradiška?
In Stara Gradiška, “Share of children aged 0 to 14” stands at 8.2% (2021), ranking 536 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Which municipalities border Stara Gradiška?
The nearest to Stara Gradiška are Dragalić (11 km), Gornji Bogićevci (12 km), Okučani (13 km), Vrbje (14 km), Nova Gradiška (15 km).