Lastovo: population and statistics
Lastovo has a population of 738 (2025) across 25.8 km², or 28.6 people per km². It ranks 530 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 738 residents
- 25.8 km²
- 29 people/km²
Lastovo in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Lastovo ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of nights by foreign tourists: 63.4% in Lastovo, compared with an average of 92.6% in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 91.6% nationally.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): 49 in Lastovo, compared with an average of 37 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 36 nationally.
Population of Lastovo over time
Lastovo had 771 residents in 2015 and 738 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 745 |
| 2021 | 741 |
| 2022 | 731 |
| 2023 | 723 |
| 2024 | 716 |
| 2025 | 738 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”.
- “Share of nights by foreign tourists”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,613 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Smokvica, 19.9 km away.
All indicators for Lastovo
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 | Lastovo | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.3 years | 43.8 | 44.8 | ranked 155 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 24.7% | 22.5% | 22.9% | ranked 181 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.0% | 15.4% | 13.7% | ranked 350 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −12.6 ‰ | −2.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 454 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 25.7 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 27.1 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 17 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lastovo | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 818 | 73,746 | 2,390,500 | ranked 475 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,094 | 637 | 604 | ranked 81 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 8.6% | 6.8% | 7.9% | ranked 265 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 30.6% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 188 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 100.1 m² | 89.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 277 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 3 | 402 | 16,654 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 18.2 | 16.7 | 7.2 | ranked 131 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.0% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 270 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lastovo | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.4% | 8.1% | 12.8% | ranked 434 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 70.8% | 80.7% | 31.3% | ranked 97 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lastovo | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.9% | 3.4% | 6.0% | ranked 277 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 7.1% | 7.4% | 19.5% | ranked 523 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.0% | 6.5% | 9.0% | ranked 491 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,224 € | 9,402 € | 7,821 € | ranked 113 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,336 € | 10,865 € | 11,010 € | ranked 394 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,857 € | 7,310 € | 6,391 € | ranked 142 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 500 | 555 | 456 | ranked 147 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 383 | 285 | 302 | ranked 83 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lastovo | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.3% | 5.0% | 4.6% | ranked 384 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 49.6% | 50.2% | 45.2% | ranked 149 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 155 | 35,314 | 1,262,193 | ranked 432 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 216 | 303 | 150 | ranked 171 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 12.4% | 23.2% | 55.5% | ranked 535 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lastovo | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 60,104 | – | 9,381 | ranked 135 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 79.8 | 74.0 | 1.6 | ranked 79 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 19.5% | 18.7% | 6.5% | ranked 61 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 58,766 | – | 303,422 | ranked 120 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 8,726 | – | 45,455 | ranked 122 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 79.6 | 84.7 | 87.2 | ranked 76 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 6.7 | 3.9 | 6.3 | ranked 48 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 63.4% | 92.6% | 92.2% | ranked 142 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 1,166 | – | 4,527 | ranked 120 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1,580 | 928 | 1,506 | ranked 69 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 12.3% | 22.5% | 6.6% | ranked 50 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 7.7% | 8.9% | 7.1% | ranked 71 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Lastovo | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.52 | 2.83 | 2.75 | ranked 411 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Lastovo | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 58 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 29 | 4,954 | 158,685 | ranked 439 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 39 | 42 | 35 | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 63 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 43 | 9,294 | 291,355 | ranked 502 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 58 | 79 | 72 | ranked 429 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 2.7 | 8.3 | 6.3 | ranked 497 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 36 | 4,280 | 139,372 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 49 | 37 | 28 | ranked 8 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 25.0% | 26.9% | 13.0% | ranked 45 of 545 |
Lastovo: 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
−12.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
25.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
27.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 1.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
3 in 2024, compared with 11 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,224 € in 2025, compared with 6,665 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,336 € in 2025, compared with 6,324 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,857 € in 2025, compared with 4,586 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
155 in 2024, compared with 128 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
60,629 in 2021, compared with 33,564 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
58,766 in 2025, compared with 56,440 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
8,726 in 2025, compared with 8,443 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
1,166 in 2025, compared with 1,441 in 2018
Where is Lastovo?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Smokvica20 km · 841
- Blato20 km · 3,422
- Vela Luka25 km · 3,723
- Korčula28 km · 5,581
- Lumbarda30 km · 1,289
- Orebić33 km · 3,878
- Trpanj42 km · 661
- Jelsa42 km · 3,846
All municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lastovo?
Lastovo has 738 residents (2025), ranking 530 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Lastovo?
Lastovo covers 25.8 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Lastovo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lastovo went from 771 to 738, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Lastovo?
Lastovo is in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Latitude 42.767, longitude 16.883.
Share of nights by foreign tourists: what is the figure for Lastovo?
In Lastovo, “Share of nights by foreign tourists” stands at 63.4% (2025), ranking 142 of 143 municipalities; the national median is 92.2%.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): what is the figure for Lastovo?
In Lastovo, “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)” stands at 49 (2025/2026), ranking 8 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 28.
Which municipalities border Lastovo?
The nearest to Lastovo are Smokvica (20 km), Blato (20 km), Vela Luka (25 km), Korčula (28 km), Lumbarda (30 km).