Orebić: population and statistics
Orebić has a population of 3,878 (2025) across 1.8 km², or 2,154 people per km². It ranks 182 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,878 residents
- 1.8 km²
- 2,154 people/km²
Orebić in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Orebić ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 13.6% in Orebić, compared with an average of 23.2% in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 33.9% nationally.
Average annual net pay per employee: 8,920 € in Orebić, compared with an average of 10,865 € in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 12,677 € nationally.
Population of Orebić over time
Orebić had 3,991 residents in 2015 and 3,878 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,733 |
| 2021 | 3,700 |
| 2022 | 3,731 |
| 2023 | 3,769 |
| 2024 | 3,852 |
| 2025 | 3,878 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Tourist nights per resident in the year”.
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Tourist nights per resident”.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pay per employee”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 252 football pitches.
- Its population density is 19.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Orebić
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 | Orebić | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.9 years | 43.8 | 44.8 | ranked 187 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 26.1% | 22.5% | 22.9% | ranked 137 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) | −6.7 ‰ | −2.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 261 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 143 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 53 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orebić | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 4,672 | 73,746 | 2,390,500 | ranked 100 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,261 | 637 | 604 | ranked 68 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 35.5% | 6.8% | 7.9% | ranked 37 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 16.2% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 496 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 105.9 m² | 89.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 189 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 62 | 402 | 16,654 | ranked 58 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 45.2 | 16.7 | 7.2 | ranked 53 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 | Orebić | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 15.1% | 8.1% | 12.8% | ranked 260 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 77.9% | 80.7% | 31.3% | ranked 45 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orebić | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 10.2% | 3.4% | 6.0% | ranked 183 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 10.9% | 7.4% | 19.5% | ranked 454 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) | 7,626 € | 9,402 € | 7,821 € | ranked 307 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 8,920 € | 10,865 € | 11,010 € | ranked 517 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,048 € | 7,310 € | 6,391 € | ranked 347 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 520 | 555 | 456 | ranked 99 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 274 | 285 | 302 | ranked 411 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orebić | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.4% | 5.0% | 4.6% | ranked 370 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 47.0% | 50.2% | 45.2% | ranked 215 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 769 | 35,314 | 1,262,193 | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 200 | 303 | 150 | ranked 194 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 13.6% | 23.2% | 55.5% | ranked 531 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Orebić | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 784,581 | – | 9,381 | ranked 37 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 208.2 | 74.0 | 1.6 | ranked 33 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 21.6% | 18.7% | 6.5% | ranked 49 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 847,584 | – | 303,422 | ranked 30 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 125,016 | – | 45,455 | ranked 42 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 218.6 | 84.7 | 87.2 | ranked 29 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 6.8 | 3.9 | 6.3 | ranked 45 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 89.2% | 92.6% | 92.2% | ranked 96 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 11,569 | – | 4,527 | ranked 36 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2,983 | 928 | 1,506 | ranked 32 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 6.9% | 22.5% | 6.6% | ranked 70 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 32.9% | 8.9% | 7.1% | ranked 22 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Orebić | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.57 | 2.83 | 2.75 | ranked 385 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Orebić | 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) | 154 | 4,954 | 158,685 | ranked 172 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 40 | 42 | 35 | ranked 177 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 63 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 278 | 9,294 | 291,355 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 72 | 79 | 72 | ranked 270 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.5 | 8.3 | 6.3 | ranked 328 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 121 | 4,280 | 139,372 | ranked 161 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 31 | 37 | 28 | ranked 183 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 25.2% | 26.9% | 13.0% | ranked 40 of 545 |
Orebić: 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
−6.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
12.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 6.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
17.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 3.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
62 in 2024, compared with 62 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,626 € in 2025, compared with 4,798 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
8,920 € in 2025, compared with 6,199 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,048 € in 2025, compared with 4,062 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
769 in 2024, compared with 659 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
706,313 in 2021, compared with 645,020 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
847,584 in 2025, compared with 828,868 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
125,016 in 2025, compared with 111,316 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
11,569 in 2025, compared with 12,732 in 2018
Where is Orebić?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Lumbarda5.1 km · 1,289
- Korčula5.7 km · 5,581
- Trpanj8.6 km · 661
- Sućuraj19 km · 455
- Gradac20 km · 2,425
- Janjina21 km · 566
- Smokvica23 km · 841
- Ploče23 km · 7,806
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orebić?
Orebić has 3,878 residents (2025), ranking 182 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Orebić?
Orebić covers 1.8 km², with a density of 2,154 people per km².
Is the population of Orebić growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Orebić went from 3,991 to 3,878, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Orebić?
Orebić is in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Latitude 42.974, longitude 17.179.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Orebić?
In Orebić, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 13.6% (2021), ranking 531 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Average annual net pay per employee: what is the figure for Orebić?
In Orebić, “Average annual net pay per employee” stands at 8,920 € (2025), ranking 517 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 11,010 €.
Which municipalities border Orebić?
The nearest to Orebić are Lumbarda (5.1 km), Korčula (5.7 km), Trpanj (8.6 km), Sućuraj (19 km), Gradac (20 km).