Metković: population and statistics
Metković has a population of 15,460 (2025) across 51.2 km², or 302 people per km². It ranks 34 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 15,460 residents
- 51.2 km²
- 302 people/km²
Metković in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Metković ranks No. 2 by population.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: 3.1 ‰ in Metković, compared with an average of −2.4 ‰ in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and −4.9 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: 385 in Metković, compared with an average of 637 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 622 nationally.
Population of Metković over time
Metković had 16,161 residents in 2015 and 15,460 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,233 |
| 2021 | 15,206 |
| 2022 | 15,192 |
| 2023 | 15,361 |
| 2024 | 15,496 |
| 2025 | 15,460 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Dwellings completed in the year”.
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Natural change per 1,000 residents”.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,171 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
All indicators for Metković
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 | Metković | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 40.9 years | 43.8 | 44.8 | ranked 526 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 17.9% | 22.5% | 22.9% | ranked 509 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 17.1% | 15.4% | 13.7% | ranked 22 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 3.1 ‰ | −2.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 10 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −6.1 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 439 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 479 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Metković | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 5,860 | 73,746 | 2,390,500 | ranked 76 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 385 | 637 | 604 | ranked 529 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.7% | 6.8% | 7.9% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 19.2% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 95.2 m² | 89.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 366 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 82 | 402 | 16,654 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 10.5 | 16.7 | 7.2 | ranked 198 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.9% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 98 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Metković | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 15.2% | 8.1% | 12.8% | ranked 258 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 83.3% | 80.7% | 31.3% | ranked 20 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Metković | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.1% | 3.4% | 6.0% | ranked 354 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) | 8.4% | 6.5% | 9.0% | ranked 306 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,723 € | 9,402 € | 7,821 € | ranked 293 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) | 6,780 € | 7,310 € | 6,391 € | ranked 165 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 502 | 555 | 456 | ranked 143 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 258 | 285 | 302 | ranked 468 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Metković | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 12.3% | 5.0% | 4.6% | ranked 42 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 44.3% | 50.2% | 45.2% | ranked 303 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 3,876 | 35,314 | 1,262,193 | ranked 48 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 250 | 303 | 150 | ranked 131 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 29.1% | 23.2% | 55.5% | ranked 466 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Metković | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 11,460 | – | 9,381 | ranked 200 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.7 | 74.0 | 1.6 | ranked 253 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 12.0% | 18.7% | 6.5% | ranked 134 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Metković | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.30 | 2.83 | 2.75 | ranked 34 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Metković | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 6 | 58 | 1,794 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 665 | 4,954 | 158,685 | ranked 34 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 43 | 42 | 35 | ranked 129 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 63 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 1,366 | 9,294 | 291,355 | ranked 32 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 88 | 79 | 72 | ranked 82 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.6 | 8.3 | 6.3 | ranked 49 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 563 | 4,280 | 139,372 | ranked 36 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 36 | 37 | 28 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 21.4% | 26.9% | 13.0% | ranked 93 of 545 |
Metković: 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
3.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with 0.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−6.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−2.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
82 in 2024, compared with 55 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,723 € in 2025, compared with 4,742 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,500 € in 2025, compared with 6,890 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,780 € in 2025, compared with 4,567 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
3,876 in 2024, compared with 2,778 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
11,503 in 2021, compared with 8,713 in 2012
Where is Metković?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kula Norinska4.4 km · 1,340
- Zažablje7.0 km · 473
- Opuzen8.0 km · 2,870
- Slivno11 km · 1,822
- Ploče17 km · 7,806
- Pojezerje20 km · 884
- Janjina23 km · 566
- Ston24 km · 2,261
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Metković?
Metković has 15,460 residents (2025), ranking 34 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Metković?
Metković covers 51.2 km², with a density of 302 people per km².
Is the population of Metković growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Metković went from 16,161 to 15,460, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Metković?
Metković is in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Latitude 43.050, longitude 17.650.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Metković?
In Metković, “Natural change per 1,000 residents” stands at 3.1 ‰ (2024), ranking 10 of 546 municipalities; the national median is −6.8 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Metković?
In Metković, “Dwellings per 1,000 residents” stands at 385 (2021), ranking 529 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 604.
Which municipalities border Metković?
The nearest to Metković are Kula Norinska (4.4 km), Zažablje (7.0 km), Opuzen (8.0 km), Slivno (11 km), Ploče (17 km).