Pojezerje: population and statistics
Pojezerje has a population of 884 (2025) across 32.8 km², or 27.0 people per km². It ranks 513 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 884 residents
- 32.8 km²
- 27 people/km²
Pojezerje in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Pojezerje ranks No. 17 by population.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 0.0 in Pojezerje, compared with an average of 16.7 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 19.1 nationally.
Unemployment rate: 21.3% in Pojezerje, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Pojezerje over time
Pojezerje had 943 residents in 2015 and 884 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 947 |
| 2021 | 929 |
| 2022 | 919 |
| 2023 | 919 |
| 2024 | 892 |
| 2025 | 884 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Unemployment rate”.
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net income per resident (per year)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,594 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Pojezerje
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 | Pojezerje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.4 years | 43.8 | 44.8 | ranked 419 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.7% | 22.5% | 22.9% | ranked 414 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.7% | 15.4% | 13.7% | ranked 142 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.8 ‰ | −2.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 307 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.5 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 408 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.1 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 380 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pojezerje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 540 | 73,746 | 2,390,500 | ranked 533 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 573 | 637 | 604 | ranked 307 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 17.2% | 6.8% | 7.9% | ranked 171 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 30.7% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 186 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 111.6 m² | 89.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 101 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 402 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.0 | 16.7 | 7.2 | ranked 541 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.3% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 228 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pojezerje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 1.8% | 8.1% | 12.8% | ranked 505 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 62.4% | 80.7% | 31.3% | ranked 127 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pojezerje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 17.6% | 3.4% | 6.0% | ranked 82 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 9.5% | 7.4% | 19.5% | ranked 480 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.4% | 6.5% | 9.0% | ranked 477 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,682 € | 9,402 € | 7,821 € | ranked 529 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,888 € | 10,865 € | 11,010 € | ranked 153 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,561 € | 7,310 € | 6,391 € | ranked 433 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 335 | 555 | 456 | ranked 527 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 273 | 285 | 302 | ranked 414 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pojezerje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 21.3% | 5.0% | 4.6% | ranked 5 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 36.8% | 50.2% | 45.2% | ranked 487 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 46 | 35,314 | 1,262,193 | ranked 530 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 52 | 303 | 150 | ranked 511 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 61.5% | 23.2% | 55.5% | ranked 212 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pojezerje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 0 | – | 9,381 | ranked 313 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.0 | 74.0 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 10.5% | 18.7% | 6.5% | ranked 158 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Pojezerje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.38 | 2.83 | 2.75 | ranked 21 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Pojezerje | 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) | 15 | 4,954 | 158,685 | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 17 | 42 | 35 | ranked 447 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 63 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 64 | 9,294 | 291,355 | ranked 475 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) | 3.8 | 8.3 | 6.3 | ranked 450 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 15 | 4,280 | 139,372 | ranked 513 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 17 | 37 | 28 | ranked 457 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.6% | 26.9% | 13.0% | ranked 348 of 545 |
Pojezerje: 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
−7.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −4.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−4.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −28.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
1.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,682 € in 2025, compared with 3,522 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,888 € in 2025, compared with 7,442 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,561 € in 2025, compared with 3,642 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
46 in 2024, compared with 24 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Pojezerje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Vrgorac8.2 km · 5,742
- Gradac11 km · 2,425
- Ploče12 km · 7,806
- Opuzen18 km · 2,870
- Kula Norinska19 km · 1,340
- Metković20 km · 15,460
- Slivno21 km · 1,822
- Trpanj22 km · 661
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pojezerje?
Pojezerje has 884 residents (2025), ranking 513 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Pojezerje?
Pojezerje covers 32.8 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Pojezerje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pojezerje went from 943 to 884, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Pojezerje?
Pojezerje is in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Latitude 43.159, longitude 17.451.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Pojezerje?
In Pojezerje, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 0.0 (2024), ranking 541 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Pojezerje?
In Pojezerje, “Unemployment rate” stands at 21.3% (2021), ranking 5 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Pojezerje?
The nearest to Pojezerje are Vrgorac (8.2 km), Gradac (11 km), Ploče (12 km), Opuzen (18 km), Kula Norinska (19 km).