Dubrovnik: population and statistics
Dubrovnik has a population of 42,402 (2025) across 12.1 km², or 3,504 people per km². It ranks 12 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 42,402 residents
- 12.1 km²
- 3,504 people/km²
Dubrovnik in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Dubrovnik ranks No. 1 by population.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 6.0% in Dubrovnik, compared with an average of 23.2% in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 33.9% nationally.
Population of Dubrovnik over time
Dubrovnik had 42,502 residents in 2015 and 42,402 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 41,755 |
| 2021 | 41,518 |
| 2022 | 41,489 |
| 2023 | 41,646 |
| 2024 | 42,016 |
| 2025 | 42,402 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Population density”.
- “Tourist nights in the year”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pension per pensioner”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,695 football pitches.
- Its population density is 31.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Dubrovnik
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 | Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.0 years | 43.8 | 44.8 | ranked 363 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.7% | 22.5% | 22.9% | ranked 279 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.2% | 15.4% | 13.7% | ranked 103 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.0 ‰ | −2.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 105 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 155 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 75 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 22,794 | 73,746 | 2,390,500 | ranked 11 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 548 | 637 | 604 | ranked 336 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 3.0% | 6.8% | 7.9% | ranked 380 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 21.8% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 375 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 77.7 m² | 89.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 532 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 79 | 402 | 16,654 | ranked 41 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 12.3 | 16.7 | 7.2 | ranked 175 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 | Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 5.8% | 8.1% | 12.8% | ranked 359 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 84.2% | 80.7% | 31.3% | ranked 16 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 0.9% | 3.4% | 6.0% | ranked 526 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 5.3% | 7.4% | 19.5% | ranked 537 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 4.0% | 6.5% | 9.0% | ranked 519 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 11,098 € | 9,402 € | 7,821 € | ranked 15 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,571 € | 10,865 € | 11,010 € | ranked 194 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 8,051 € | 7,310 € | 6,391 € | ranked 2 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 611 | 555 | 456 | ranked 25 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 279 | 285 | 302 | ranked 390 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.6% | ranked 416 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 52.8% | 50.2% | 45.2% | ranked 64 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 18,446 | 35,314 | 1,262,193 | ranked 11 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 439 | 303 | 150 | ranked 22 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 6.0% | 23.2% | 55.5% | ranked 544 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 4,295,071 | – | 9,381 | ranked 1 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 101.6 | 74.0 | 1.6 | ranked 70 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 22.2% | 18.7% | 6.5% | ranked 43 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 4,204,169 | – | 303,422 | ranked 2 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 1,332,208 | – | 45,455 | ranked 1 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 99.2 | 84.7 | 87.2 | ranked 66 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 3.2 | 3.9 | 6.3 | ranked 137 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 95.5% | 92.6% | 92.2% | ranked 35 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 36,855 | – | 4,527 | ranked 3 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 869 | 928 | 1,506 | ranked 100 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 31.9% | 22.5% | 6.6% | ranked 7 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 3.5% | 8.9% | 7.1% | ranked 86 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Dubrovnik | 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 | Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 19 | 58 | 1,794 | ranked 9 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 1,866 | 4,954 | 158,685 | ranked 11 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 44 | 42 | 35 | ranked 109 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 12 | 63 | 1,925 | ranked 17 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 3,481 | 9,294 | 291,355 | ranked 10 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 82 | 79 | 72 | ranked 124 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.5 | 8.3 | 6.3 | ranked 53 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 1,769 | 4,280 | 139,372 | ranked 10 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 42 | 37 | 28 | ranked 31 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 34.9% | 26.9% | 13.0% | ranked 4 of 545 |
Dubrovnik: 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
−3.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −4.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
11.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 7.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
14.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
79 in 2024, compared with 82 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
11,098 € in 2025, compared with 7,095 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,571 € in 2025, compared with 8,133 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
8,051 € in 2025, compared with 5,452 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
18,446 in 2024, compared with 13,924 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,865,885 in 2021, compared with 2,374,227 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
4,204,169 in 2025, compared with 4,058,636 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
1,332,208 in 2025, compared with 1,265,237 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
36,855 in 2025, compared with 37,956 in 2018
Where is Dubrovnik?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Župa dubrovačka9.2 km · 9,615
- Dubrovačko primorje24 km · 1,575
- Konavle25 km · 9,001
- Ston40 km · 2,261
- Mljet49 km · 1,062
- Zažablje56 km · 473
- Metković59 km · 15,460
- Slivno59 km · 1,822
All municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik has 42,402 residents (2025), ranking 12 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik covers 12.1 km², with a density of 3,504 people per km².
Is the population of Dubrovnik growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dubrovnik went from 42,502 to 42,402, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik is in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Latitude 42.640, longitude 18.108.
Tourist nights in the year: what is the figure for Dubrovnik?
In Dubrovnik, “Tourist nights in the year” stands at 4,295,071 (2019), ranking 1 of 422 municipalities; the national median is 9,381.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Dubrovnik?
In Dubrovnik, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 6.0% (2021), ranking 544 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Which municipalities border Dubrovnik?
The nearest to Dubrovnik are Župa dubrovačka (9.2 km), Dubrovačko primorje (24 km), Konavle (25 km), Ston (40 km), Mljet (49 km).