Blato: population and statistics
Blato has a population of 3,422 (2025) across 66.5 km², or 51.5 people per km². It ranks 207 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,422 residents
- 66.5 km²
- 52 people/km²
Blato in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Blato ranks No. 9 by population.
Average nights per arrival: 8.4 in Blato, compared with an average of 3.9 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 5.1 nationally.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: 1.2 ‰ in Blato, compared with an average of −2.4 ‰ in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and −4.9 ‰ nationally.
Population of Blato over time
Blato had 3,549 residents in 2015 and 3,422 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,368 |
| 2021 | 3,322 |
| 2022 | 3,335 |
| 2023 | 3,347 |
| 2024 | 3,388 |
| 2025 | 3,422 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”.
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”.
- “Average nights per arrival”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,314 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Blato
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 | Blato | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.6 years | 43.8 | 44.8 | ranked 139 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 27.9% | 22.5% | 22.9% | ranked 96 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.3% | 15.4% | 13.7% | ranked 184 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.2 ‰ | −2.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 28 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 88 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 72 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blato | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,168 | 73,746 | 2,390,500 | ranked 165 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 951 | 637 | 604 | ranked 111 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 12.0% | 6.8% | 7.9% | ranked 225 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 35.7% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 99 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 95.1 m² | 89.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 367 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 21 | 402 | 16,654 | ranked 119 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 22.4 | 16.7 | 7.2 | ranked 106 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Blato | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.6% | 8.1% | 12.8% | ranked 420 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 74.5% | 80.7% | 31.3% | ranked 66 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blato | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.3% | 3.4% | 6.0% | ranked 298 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 25.4% | 7.4% | 19.5% | ranked 161 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.7% | 6.5% | 9.0% | ranked 355 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,790 € | 9,402 € | 7,821 € | ranked 277 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,500 € | 10,865 € | 11,010 € | ranked 364 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,750 € | 7,310 € | 6,391 € | ranked 171 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 452 | 555 | 456 | ranked 282 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 331 | 285 | 302 | ranked 178 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Blato | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.6% | ranked 320 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 47.5% | 50.2% | 45.2% | ranked 204 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 925 | 35,314 | 1,262,193 | ranked 147 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 273 | 303 | 150 | ranked 99 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 17.2% | 23.2% | 55.5% | ranked 519 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Blato | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 176,592 | – | 9,381 | ranked 92 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 51.7 | 74.0 | 1.6 | ranked 107 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 10.1% | 18.7% | 6.5% | ranked 162 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 202,372 | – | 303,422 | ranked 84 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 24,192 | – | 45,455 | ranked 95 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 59.1 | 84.7 | 87.2 | ranked 95 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 8.4 | 3.9 | 6.3 | ranked 5 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 87.6% | 92.6% | 92.2% | ranked 104 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 3,346 | – | 4,527 | ranked 86 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 978 | 928 | 1,506 | ranked 97 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 3.8% | 22.5% | 6.6% | ranked 88 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 1.8% | 8.9% | 7.1% | ranked 94 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Blato | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.71 | 2.83 | 2.75 | ranked 292 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Blato | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 58 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 144 | 4,954 | 158,685 | ranked 187 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 42 | 42 | 35 | ranked 142 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 63 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 261 | 9,294 | 291,355 | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 76 | 79 | 72 | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.8 | 8.3 | 6.3 | ranked 450 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 111 | 4,280 | 139,372 | ranked 173 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 32 | 37 | 28 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 19.3% | 26.9% | 13.0% | ranked 126 of 545 |
Blato: 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
1.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
17.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
14.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 3.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
21 in 2024, compared with 48 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,790 € in 2025, compared with 5,157 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,500 € in 2025, compared with 7,170 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,750 € in 2025, compared with 4,509 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
925 in 2024, compared with 939 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
175,259 in 2021, compared with 130,229 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
202,372 in 2025, compared with 176,019 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
24,192 in 2025, compared with 19,137 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
3,346 in 2025, compared with 3,216 in 2018
Where is Blato?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Vela Luka6.2 km · 3,723
- Smokvica9.5 km · 841
- Lastovo20 km · 738
- Jelsa22 km · 3,846
- Korčula27 km · 5,581
- Lumbarda31 km · 1,289
- Orebić32 km · 3,878
- Sućuraj32 km · 455
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blato?
Blato has 3,422 residents (2025), ranking 207 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Blato?
Blato covers 66.5 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Blato growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Blato went from 3,549 to 3,422, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Blato?
Blato is in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Latitude 42.938, longitude 16.789.
Average nights per arrival: what is the figure for Blato?
In Blato, “Average nights per arrival” stands at 8.4 (2025), ranking 5 of 143 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Blato?
In Blato, “Natural change per 1,000 residents” stands at 1.2 ‰ (2024), ranking 28 of 546 municipalities; the national median is −6.8 ‰.
Which municipalities border Blato?
The nearest to Blato are Vela Luka (6.2 km), Smokvica (9.5 km), Lastovo (20 km), Jelsa (22 km), Korčula (27 km).