Trpanj: population and statistics
Trpanj has a population of 661 (2025) across 35.6 km², or 18.6 people per km². It ranks 537 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 661 residents
- 35.6 km²
- 19 people/km²
Trpanj in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Trpanj ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: 48.3% in Trpanj, compared with an average of 6.8% in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 7.3% nationally.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 1.6 in Trpanj, compared with an average of 8.3 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 8.4 nationally.
Population of Trpanj over time
Trpanj had 730 residents in 2015 and 661 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 676 |
| 2021 | 679 |
| 2022 | 685 |
| 2023 | 671 |
| 2024 | 659 |
| 2025 | 661 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”.
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,986 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Orebić (3,878 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Trpanj
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 | Trpanj | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 50.4 years | 43.8 | 44.8 | ranked 28 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 34.3% | 22.5% | 22.9% | ranked 22 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 9.4% | 15.4% | 13.7% | ranked 526 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −15.2 ‰ | −2.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 491 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 57 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Trpanj | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,380 | 73,746 | 2,390,500 | ranked 350 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 2,020 | 637 | 604 | ranked 17 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 48.3% | 6.8% | 7.9% | ranked 7 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 13.9% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 515 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 101.3 m² | 89.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 257 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 402 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 9.1 | 16.7 | 7.2 | ranked 225 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 | Trpanj | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.8% | 8.1% | 12.8% | ranked 410 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 71.7% | 80.7% | 31.3% | ranked 89 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Trpanj | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.8% | 3.4% | 6.0% | ranked 280 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 10.3% | 7.4% | 19.5% | ranked 468 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.3% | 6.5% | 9.0% | ranked 191 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,112 € | 9,402 € | 7,821 € | ranked 240 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 8,650 € | 10,865 € | 11,010 € | ranked 528 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,594 € | 7,310 € | 6,391 € | ranked 223 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 467 | 555 | 456 | ranked 241 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 342 | 285 | 302 | ranked 153 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Trpanj | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.6% | ranked 500 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 39.3% | 50.2% | 45.2% | ranked 444 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 73 | 35,314 | 1,262,193 | ranked 506 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 111 | 303 | 150 | ranked 354 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 34.6% | 23.2% | 55.5% | ranked 436 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Trpanj | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 112,450 | – | 9,381 | ranked 110 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 160.6 | 74.0 | 1.6 | ranked 48 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 19.8% | 18.7% | 6.5% | ranked 59 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 112,918 | – | 303,422 | ranked 102 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 19,028 | – | 45,455 | ranked 102 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 170.8 | 84.7 | 87.2 | ranked 42 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 5.9 | 3.9 | 6.3 | ranked 81 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 86.1% | 92.6% | 92.2% | ranked 111 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 1,572 | – | 4,527 | ranked 113 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2,378 | 928 | 1,506 | ranked 45 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 19.5% | 22.5% | 6.6% | ranked 24 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 5.7% | 8.9% | 7.1% | ranked 78 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Trpanj | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.30 | 2.83 | 2.75 | ranked 510 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Trpanj | 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) | 14 | 4,954 | 158,685 | ranked 474 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 21 | 42 | 35 | ranked 429 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 63 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 28 | 9,294 | 291,355 | ranked 524 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 42 | 79 | 72 | ranked 488 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 1.6 | 8.3 | 6.3 | ranked 528 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 23 | 4,280 | 139,372 | ranked 476 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 35 | 37 | 28 | ranked 112 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 32.6% | 26.9% | 13.0% | ranked 8 of 545 |
Trpanj: 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
−15.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −16.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
15.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 16.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
16.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,112 € in 2025, compared with 4,570 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
8,650 € in 2025, compared with 6,234 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,594 € in 2025, compared with 4,206 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
73 in 2024, compared with 70 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
87,244 in 2021, compared with 103,603 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
112,918 in 2025, compared with 118,293 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
19,028 in 2025, compared with 16,894 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
1,572 in 2025, compared with 1,794 in 2018
Where is Trpanj?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Orebić8.6 km · 3,878
- Lumbarda12 km · 1,289
- Gradac12 km · 2,425
- Ploče14 km · 7,806
- Korčula14 km · 5,581
- Janjina16 km · 566
- Sućuraj21 km · 455
- Pojezerje22 km · 884
All municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Trpanj?
Trpanj has 661 residents (2025), ranking 537 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Trpanj?
Trpanj covers 35.6 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Trpanj growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Trpanj went from 730 to 661, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Trpanj?
Trpanj is in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Latitude 43.008, longitude 17.273.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: what is the figure for Trpanj?
In Trpanj, “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings” stands at 48.3% (2021), ranking 7 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 7.9%.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Trpanj?
In Trpanj, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 1.6 (2025/2026), ranking 528 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Which municipalities border Trpanj?
The nearest to Trpanj are Orebić (8.6 km), Lumbarda (12 km), Gradac (12 km), Ploče (14 km), Korčula (14 km).