Zagreb: population and statistics
Zagreb has a population of 778,184 (2025) across 305.8 km², or 2,545 people per km². It ranks 1 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 778,184 residents
- 305.8 km²
- 2,545 people/km²
Zagreb in numbers
Population of Zagreb over time
Zagreb had 784,673 residents in 2015 and 778,184 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 768,895 |
| 2021 | 766,824 |
| 2022 | 768,624 |
| 2023 | 772,122 |
| 2024 | 777,359 |
| 2025 | 778,184 |
Did you know?
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 42,829 football pitches.
- Its population density is 22.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Stupnik, 11.1 km away.
All indicators for Zagreb
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 | Zagreb | City of Zagreb | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.0 years | 43.0 | 44.8 | ranked 450 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.7% | 20.7% | 22.9% | ranked 414 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.2% | 15.2% | 13.7% | ranked 103 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −2.3 ‰ | −2.3 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 85 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 273 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 3.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 285 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zagreb | City of Zagreb | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 395,334 | 395,334 | 2,390,500 | ranked 1 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 515 | 515 | 604 | ranked 387 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 7.9% | ranked 477 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 21.4% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 386 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 79.2 m² | 79.2 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 528 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 3,934 | 3,934 | 16,654 | ranked 1 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 20.3 | 20.3 | 7.2 | ranked 118 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 100.0% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zagreb | City of Zagreb | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 70.0% | 70.0% | 12.8% | ranked 48 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 61.8% | 61.8% | 31.3% | ranked 129 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zagreb | City of Zagreb | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.0% | ranked 541 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 11.8% | 11.8% | 19.5% | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.0% | ranked 488 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 12,644 € | 12,644 € | 7,821 € | ranked 4 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 15,614 € | 15,614 € | 11,010 € | ranked 2 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,627 € | 7,627 € | 6,391 € | ranked 15 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 541 | 541 | 456 | ranked 65 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 300 | 300 | 302 | ranked 279 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zagreb | City of Zagreb | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.6% | ranked 303 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 54.6% | 54.6% | 45.2% | ranked 33 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 374,386 | 374,386 | 1,262,193 | ranked 1 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 482 | 482 | 150 | ranked 14 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 7.3% | 7.3% | 55.5% | ranked 540 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zagreb | City of Zagreb | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 2,638,962 | – | 9,381 | ranked 5 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6 | ranked 179 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.9% | 4.9% | 6.5% | ranked 390 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Zagreb | City of Zagreb | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.75 | ranked 404 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Zagreb | City of Zagreb | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 334 | 334 | 1,794 | ranked 1 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 39,523 | 39,523 | 158,685 | ranked 1 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 51 | 51 | 35 | ranked 45 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 139 | 139 | 1,925 | ranked 1 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 59,507 | 59,507 | 291,355 | ranked 1 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 76 | 76 | 72 | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 6.3 | ranked 49 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 34,534 | 34,534 | 139,372 | ranked 1 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 44 | 44 | 28 | ranked 22 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 39.1% | 39.1% | 13.0% | ranked 2 of 545 |
Zagreb: 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 −2.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
3.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 2.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
3,934 in 2024, compared with 2,388 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
12,644 € in 2025, compared with 8,745 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
15,614 € in 2025, compared with 11,294 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,627 € in 2025, compared with 5,680 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
374,386 in 2024, compared with 327,354 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,375,248 in 2021, compared with 1,245,669 in 2012
Where is Zagreb?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Stupnik11 km · 4,439
- Farkaševac12 km · 1,473
- Bistra13 km · 6,710
- Zaprešić14 km · 24,824
- Velika Gorica14 km · 64,761
- Sveta Nedelja15 km · 20,098
- Jakovlje17 km · 3,920
- Gornja Stubica17 km · 4,437
All municipalities in City of Zagreb
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zagreb?
Zagreb has 778,184 residents (2025), ranking 1 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Zagreb?
Zagreb covers 305.8 km², with a density of 2,545 people per km².
Is the population of Zagreb growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zagreb went from 784,673 to 778,184, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Zagreb?
Zagreb is in City of Zagreb. Latitude 45.813, longitude 15.977.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Zagreb?
In Zagreb, “Number of dwellings” stands at 395,334 (2021), ranking 1 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 1,867.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Zagreb?
In Zagreb, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 334 (2025/2026), ranking 1 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Which municipalities border Zagreb?
The nearest to Zagreb are Stupnik (11 km), Farkaševac (12 km), Bistra (13 km), Zaprešić (14 km), Velika Gorica (14 km).