Slivno: population and statistics
Slivno has a population of 1,822 (2025) across 52.8 km², or 34.5 people per km². It ranks 369 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,822 residents
- 52.8 km²
- 34 people/km²
Slivno in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Slivno ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 4.3% in Slivno, compared with an average of 7.4% in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 17.4% nationally.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: 8.6% in Slivno, compared with an average of 15.4% in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 14.3% nationally.
Population of Slivno over time
Slivno had 1,875 residents in 2015 and 1,822 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,064 |
| 2021 | 1,971 |
| 2022 | 1,827 |
| 2023 | 1,820 |
| 2024 | 1,802 |
| 2025 | 1,822 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Share of employed residents in construction”.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Primary school pupils”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,395 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Opuzen (2,870 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Slivno
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 | Slivno | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.5 years | 43.8 | 44.8 | ranked 147 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.1% | 22.5% | 22.9% | ranked 321 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 8.6% | 15.4% | 13.7% | ranked 532 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.0 ‰ | −2.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 95 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 65 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Slivno | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,539 | 73,746 | 2,390,500 | ranked 318 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 752 | 637 | 604 | ranked 176 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 21.4% | 6.8% | 7.9% | ranked 119 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 34.6% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 114 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 110.1 m² | 89.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 129 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 6 | 402 | 16,654 | ranked 219 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 38.8 | 16.7 | 7.2 | ranked 70 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.9% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 287 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Slivno | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.0% | 8.1% | 12.8% | ranked 498 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 76.4% | 80.7% | 31.3% | ranked 54 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Slivno | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 8.8% | 3.4% | 6.0% | ranked 204 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 4.3% | 7.4% | 19.5% | ranked 545 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 48.0% | 6.5% | 9.0% | ranked 1 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,794 € | 9,402 € | 7,821 € | ranked 524 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 8,681 € | 10,865 € | 11,010 € | ranked 526 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,972 € | 7,310 € | 6,391 € | ranked 358 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 377 | 555 | 456 | ranked 483 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 291 | 285 | 302 | ranked 323 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Slivno | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.4% | 5.0% | 4.6% | ranked 469 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 50.2% | 50.2% | 45.2% | ranked 138 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 70 | 35,314 | 1,262,193 | ranked 509 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 39 | 303 | 150 | ranked 530 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 31.6% | 23.2% | 55.5% | ranked 447 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Slivno | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 158,100 | – | 9,381 | ranked 95 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 76.9 | 74.0 | 1.6 | ranked 83 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 10.5% | 18.7% | 6.5% | ranked 158 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 157,972 | – | 303,422 | ranked 92 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 25,154 | – | 45,455 | ranked 93 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 86.7 | 84.7 | 87.2 | ranked 73 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 6.3 | 3.9 | 6.3 | ranked 68 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 95.2% | 92.6% | 92.2% | ranked 38 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 3,044 | – | 4,527 | ranked 92 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1,671 | 928 | 1,506 | ranked 62 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 12.6% | 22.5% | 6.6% | ranked 48 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.0% | 8.9% | 7.1% | ranked 112 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Slivno | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.63 | 2.83 | 2.75 | ranked 352 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Slivno | 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) | 1 | 63 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 11 | 9,294 | 291,355 | ranked 536 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 6 | 79 | 72 | ranked 537 of 546 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 26 | 4,280 | 139,372 | ranked 459 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 14 | 37 | 28 | ranked 490 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 15.8% | 26.9% | 13.0% | ranked 200 of 545 |
Slivno: 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
−5.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
16.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −12.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
15.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
6 in 2024, compared with 31 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,794 € in 2025, compared with 4,100 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
8,681 € in 2025, compared with 5,899 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,972 € in 2025, compared with 3,989 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
70 in 2024, compared with 26 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
131,057 in 2021, compared with 95,408 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
157,972 in 2025, compared with 157,871 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
25,154 in 2025, compared with 22,884 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
3,044 in 2025, compared with 2,902 in 2018
Where is Slivno?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Opuzen4.2 km · 2,870
- Zažablje5.7 km · 473
- Kula Norinska7.0 km · 1,340
- Metković11 km · 15,460
- Janjina12 km · 566
- Ploče12 km · 7,806
- Ston21 km · 2,261
- Pojezerje21 km · 884
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Slivno?
Slivno has 1,822 residents (2025), ranking 369 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Slivno?
Slivno covers 52.8 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Slivno growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Slivno went from 1,875 to 1,822, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Slivno?
Slivno is in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Latitude 42.982, longitude 17.547.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Slivno?
In Slivno, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 4.3% (2021), ranking 545 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: what is the figure for Slivno?
In Slivno, “Share of children aged 0 to 14” stands at 8.6% (2021), ranking 532 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Which municipalities border Slivno?
The nearest to Slivno are Opuzen (4.2 km), Zažablje (5.7 km), Kula Norinska (7.0 km), Metković (11 km), Janjina (12 km).