Ston: population and statistics
Ston has a population of 2,261 (2025) across 7.8 km², or 290 people per km². It ranks 310 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,261 residents
- 7.8 km²
- 290 people/km²
Ston in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Ston ranks No. 11 by population.
Unemployment rate: 1.0% in Ston, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 5.3% nationally.
Share of employed residents in construction: 22.5% in Ston, compared with an average of 6.5% in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 7.7% nationally.
Population of Ston over time
Ston had 2,272 residents in 2015 and 2,261 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,608 |
| 2021 | 2,333 |
| 2022 | 2,256 |
| 2023 | 2,258 |
| 2024 | 2,250 |
| 2025 | 2,261 |
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,092 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dubrovačko primorje, 16.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Metković (15,460 residents), 24 km away.
All indicators for Ston
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 | Ston | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.7 years | 43.8 | 44.8 | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.9% | 22.5% | 22.9% | ranked 334 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.1% | 15.4% | 13.7% | ranked 340 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.1 ‰ | −2.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 108 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.8 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 296 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 128 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ston | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,153 | 73,746 | 2,390,500 | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 864 | 637 | 604 | ranked 133 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 13.4% | 6.8% | 7.9% | ranked 216 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 33.5% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 134 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 102.5 m² | 89.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 241 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 14 | 402 | 16,654 | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 12.0 | 16.7 | 7.2 | ranked 180 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 | Ston | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 16.6% | 8.1% | 12.8% | ranked 251 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 73.1% | 80.7% | 31.3% | ranked 80 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ston | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 10.7% | 3.4% | 6.0% | ranked 173 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 8.2% | 7.4% | 19.5% | ranked 510 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 22.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% | ranked 8 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,024 € | 9,402 € | 7,821 € | ranked 250 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,205 € | 10,865 € | 11,010 € | ranked 416 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,579 € | 7,310 € | 6,391 € | ranked 227 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 459 | 555 | 456 | ranked 266 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 306 | 285 | 302 | ranked 253 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ston | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.6% | ranked 539 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 52.1% | 50.2% | 45.2% | ranked 81 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 513 | 35,314 | 1,262,193 | ranked 211 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 228 | 303 | 150 | ranked 155 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 22.2% | 23.2% | 55.5% | ranked 496 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ston | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 155,083 | – | 9,381 | ranked 96 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 64.6 | 74.0 | 1.6 | ranked 94 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 16.4% | 18.7% | 6.5% | ranked 91 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 162,781 | – | 303,422 | ranked 91 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 37,747 | – | 45,455 | ranked 79 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 72.0 | 84.7 | 87.2 | ranked 83 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 4.3 | 3.9 | 6.3 | ranked 123 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 90.5% | 92.6% | 92.2% | ranked 87 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 3,444 | – | 4,527 | ranked 85 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1,523 | 928 | 1,506 | ranked 72 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.8% | 22.5% | 6.6% | ranked 110 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 31.6% | 8.9% | 7.1% | ranked 25 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Ston | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.77 | 2.83 | 2.75 | ranked 260 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Ston | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 58 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 87 | 4,954 | 158,685 | ranked 268 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 38 | 42 | 35 | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 63 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 154 | 9,294 | 291,355 | ranked 318 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 68 | 79 | 72 | ranked 317 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 2.5 | 8.3 | 6.3 | ranked 505 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 66 | 4,280 | 139,372 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 29 | 37 | 28 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 18.4% | 26.9% | 13.0% | ranked 150 of 545 |
Ston: 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 0.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
1.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
9.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 4.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
14 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,024 € in 2025, compared with 6,220 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,205 € in 2025, compared with 8,003 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,579 € in 2025, compared with 4,480 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
513 in 2024, compared with 498 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
121,656 in 2021, compared with 100,155 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
162,781 in 2025, compared with 148,196 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
37,747 in 2025, compared with 31,980 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
3,444 in 2025, compared with 3,362 in 2018
Where is Ston?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Dubrovačko primorje17 km · 1,575
- Mljet17 km · 1,062
- Zažablje19 km · 473
- Slivno21 km · 1,822
- Kula Norinska23 km · 1,340
- Opuzen23 km · 2,870
- Janjina24 km · 566
- Metković24 km · 15,460
All municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ston?
Ston has 2,261 residents (2025), ranking 310 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Ston?
Ston covers 7.8 km², with a density of 290 people per km².
Is the population of Ston growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ston went from 2,272 to 2,261, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Ston?
Ston is in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Latitude 42.833, longitude 17.700.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Ston?
In Ston, “Unemployment rate” stands at 1.0% (2021), ranking 539 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Ston?
In Ston, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 22.5% (2021), ranking 8 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Which municipalities border Ston?
The nearest to Ston are Dubrovačko primorje (17 km), Mljet (17 km), Zažablje (19 km), Slivno (21 km), Kula Norinska (23 km).