Mljet: population and statistics
Mljet has a population of 1,062 (2025) across 99.3 km², or 10.7 people per km². It ranks 492 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,062 residents
- 99.3 km²
- 11 people/km²
Mljet in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Mljet ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 1.0% in Mljet, compared with an average of 8.1% in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 41.3% nationally.
Unemployment rate: 1.4% in Mljet, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Mljet over time
Mljet had 1,118 residents in 2015 and 1,062 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,079 |
| 2021 | 1,058 |
| 2022 | 1,063 |
| 2023 | 1,070 |
| 2024 | 1,073 |
| 2025 | 1,062 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,908 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ston (2,261 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Mljet
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 | Mljet | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 49.0 years | 43.8 | 44.8 | ranked 52 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 30.1% | 22.5% | 22.9% | ranked 59 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.2% | 15.4% | 13.7% | ranked 471 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.5 ‰ | −2.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 297 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.9 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 316 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 140 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mljet | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,058 | 73,746 | 2,390,500 | ranked 406 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 996 | 637 | 604 | ranked 95 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 7.5% | 6.8% | 7.9% | ranked 282 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.6% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 284 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 87.7 m² | 89.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 475 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) | 18.6 | 16.7 | 7.2 | ranked 128 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.6% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 174 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mljet | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 1.0% | 8.1% | 12.8% | ranked 533 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 67.6% | 80.7% | 31.3% | ranked 110 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mljet | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.2% | 3.4% | 6.0% | ranked 403 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 8.8% | 7.4% | 19.5% | ranked 499 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 3.7% | 6.5% | 9.0% | ranked 525 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,388 € | 9,402 € | 7,821 € | ranked 95 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,004 € | 10,865 € | 11,010 € | ranked 512 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,063 € | 7,310 € | 6,391 € | ranked 97 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 600 | 555 | 456 | ranked 32 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 399 | 285 | 302 | ranked 69 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mljet | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 1.4% | 5.0% | 4.6% | ranked 526 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.3% | 50.2% | 45.2% | ranked 335 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 263 | 35,314 | 1,262,193 | ranked 334 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 245 | 303 | 150 | ranked 136 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 19.9% | 23.2% | 55.5% | ranked 507 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mljet | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 150,442 | – | 9,381 | ranked 98 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 139.8 | 74.0 | 1.6 | ranked 53 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 27.0% | 18.7% | 6.5% | ranked 20 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 133,551 | – | 303,422 | ranked 97 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 28,985 | – | 45,455 | ranked 88 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 125.8 | 84.7 | 87.2 | ranked 56 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 4.6 | 3.9 | 6.3 | ranked 119 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 69.9% | 92.6% | 92.2% | ranked 139 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 2,409 | – | 4,527 | ranked 99 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2,268 | 928 | 1,506 | ranked 48 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 14.6% | 22.5% | 6.6% | ranked 40 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 11.1% | 8.9% | 7.1% | ranked 57 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Mljet | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.19 | 2.83 | 2.75 | ranked 529 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Mljet | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 58 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 4,954 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 42 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 63 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 62 | 9,294 | 291,355 | ranked 479 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) | 3.3 | 8.3 | 6.3 | ranked 477 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 20 | 4,280 | 139,372 | ranked 489 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 19 | 37 | 28 | ranked 426 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 17.7% | 26.9% | 13.0% | ranked 166 of 545 |
Mljet: 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
−7.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −11.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
0.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 27.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
8.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 1.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
3 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,388 € in 2025, compared with 6,100 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,004 € in 2025, compared with 6,003 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,063 € in 2025, compared with 4,667 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
263 in 2024, compared with 200 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
126,010 in 2021, compared with 72,834 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
133,551 in 2025, compared with 149,683 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
28,985 in 2025, compared with 33,108 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
2,409 in 2025, compared with 2,444 in 2018
Where is Mljet?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Ston17 km · 2,261
- Janjina21 km · 566
- Slivno26 km · 1,822
- Zažablje28 km · 473
- Dubrovačko primorje30 km · 1,575
- Opuzen30 km · 2,870
- Kula Norinska32 km · 1,340
- Ploče35 km · 7,806
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mljet?
Mljet has 1,062 residents (2025), ranking 492 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Mljet?
Mljet covers 99.3 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Mljet growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mljet went from 1,118 to 1,062, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Mljet?
Mljet is in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Latitude 42.747, longitude 17.531.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Mljet?
In Mljet, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 1.0% (2021), ranking 533 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Mljet?
In Mljet, “Unemployment rate” stands at 1.4% (2021), ranking 526 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Mljet?
The nearest to Mljet are Ston (17 km), Janjina (21 km), Slivno (26 km), Zažablje (28 km), Dubrovačko primorje (30 km).