Vrpolje: population and statistics
Vrpolje has a population of 2,616 (2025) across 21.8 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 272 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,616 residents
- 21.8 km²
- 120 people/km²
Vrpolje in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Brod-Posavina County, Vrpolje ranks No. 13 by population.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: 58 in Vrpolje, compared with an average of 33 in Brod-Posavina County and 41 nationally.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: 0.6% in Vrpolje, compared with an average of 2.3% in Brod-Posavina County and 7.3% nationally.
Population of Vrpolje over time
Vrpolje had 3,277 residents in 2015 and 2,616 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,846 |
| 2021 | 2,798 |
| 2022 | 2,712 |
| 2023 | 2,685 |
| 2024 | 2,643 |
| 2025 | 2,616 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brod-Posavina County for “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”.
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,053 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Strizivojna, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Đakovo (22,443 residents), 10.0 km away.
All indicators for Vrpolje
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 | Vrpolje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.9 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 458 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 22.9% | ranked 440 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) | −2.3 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 85 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −6.5 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 442 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 2.5 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 328 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vrpolje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,308 | 65,430 | 2,390,500 | ranked 362 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 464 | 501 | 604 | ranked 472 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.6% | 2.3% | 7.9% | ranked 508 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 27.8% | 24.7% | 25.9% | ranked 231 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 115.5 m² | 101.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 60 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 4 | 306 | 16,654 | ranked 255 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.8 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 286 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.3% | 98.2% | 99.0% | ranked 400 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vrpolje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 44.9% | 41.0% | 12.8% | ranked 152 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 31.4% | 37.6% | 31.3% | ranked 270 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vrpolje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 14.0% | 5.9% | 6.0% | ranked 119 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 30.8% | 25.5% | 19.5% | ranked 108 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) | 6,317 € | 7,726 € | 7,821 € | ranked 485 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,039 € | 10,987 € | 11,010 € | ranked 438 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,224 € | 6,743 € | 6,391 € | ranked 306 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 396 | 448 | 456 | ranked 438 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 265 | 304 | 302 | ranked 431 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vrpolje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.8% | 8.6% | 4.6% | ranked 137 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 40.8% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 411 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 220 | 31,738 | 1,262,193 | ranked 367 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 83 | 253 | 150 | ranked 433 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 52.5% | 37.3% | 55.5% | ranked 302 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vrpolje | 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) | 5.0% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 382 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Vrpolje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.00 | 2.76 | 2.75 | ranked 137 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Vrpolje | Brod-Posavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 152 | 4,047 | 158,685 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 58 | 33 | 35 | ranked 24 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 104 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 197 | 9,606 | 291,355 | ranked 257 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 75 | 77 | 72 | ranked 218 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) | 73 | 3,853 | 139,372 | ranked 252 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 28 | 31 | 28 | ranked 253 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.4% | 15.0% | 13.0% | ranked 405 of 545 |
Vrpolje: 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
−2.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −2.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−6.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −19.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,317 € in 2025, compared with 4,192 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,039 € in 2025, compared with 6,635 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,224 € in 2025, compared with 4,086 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
220 in 2024, compared with 302 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Vrpolje?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vrpolje?
Vrpolje has 2,616 residents (2025), ranking 272 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Vrpolje?
Vrpolje covers 21.8 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Vrpolje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vrpolje went from 3,277 to 2,616, a change of −20.2%.
Where is Vrpolje?
Vrpolje is in Brod-Posavina County. Latitude 45.211, longitude 18.406.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Vrpolje?
In Vrpolje, “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents” stands at 58 (2025/2026), ranking 24 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 35.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: what is the figure for Vrpolje?
In Vrpolje, “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings” stands at 0.6% (2021), ranking 508 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 7.9%.
Which municipalities border Vrpolje?
The nearest to Vrpolje are Strizivojna (2.4 km), Velika Kopanica (6.8 km), Donji Andrijevci (8.8 km), Gundinci (9.1 km), Đakovo (10.0 km).