Zažablje: population and statistics
Zažablje has a population of 473 (2025) across 60.6 km², or 7.8 people per km². It ranks 547 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −29.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 473 residents
- 60.6 km²
- 8 people/km²
Zažablje in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Zažablje ranks No. 22 by population.
Average age of residents: 47.3 years in Zažablje, compared with an average of 43.8 years in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 44.3 years nationally.
Unemployment rate: 8.3% in Zažablje, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Zažablje over time
Zažablje had 671 residents in 2015 and 473 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 570 |
| 2021 | 542 |
| 2022 | 530 |
| 2023 | 502 |
| 2024 | 488 |
| 2025 | 473 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,487 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kula Norinska (1,340 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Zažablje
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 | Zažablje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 47.3 years | 43.8 | 44.8 | ||
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 24.8% | 22.5% | 22.9% | ||
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.4% | 15.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −18.4 ‰ | −2.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ||
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −21.1 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ||
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Zažablje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 453 | 73,746 | 2,390,500 | ||
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 819 | 637 | 604 | ||
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 3.5% | 6.8% | 7.9% | ||
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 55.4% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ||
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 110.8 m² | 89.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ||
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 402 | 16,654 | ||
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.0 | 16.7 | 7.2 | ||
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.5% | 99.9% | 99.0% |
Energy
| Indicator | Zažablje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.2% | 8.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 40.3% | 80.7% | 31.3% |
Economy
| Indicator | Zažablje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.1% | 3.4% | 6.0% | ||
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 4.0% | 7.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 17.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% | ||
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,342 € | 9,402 € | 7,821 € | ||
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,331 € | 10,865 € | 11,010 € | ||
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,727 € | 7,310 € | 6,391 € | ||
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 533 | 555 | 456 | ||
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 366 | 285 | 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zažablje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.3% | 5.0% | 4.6% | ||
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 36.1% | 50.2% | 45.2% | ||
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 16 | 35,314 | 1,262,193 | ||
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 33 | 303 | 150 | ||
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 63.8% | 23.2% | 55.5% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zažablje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 11.9% | 18.7% | 6.5% | ||
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 11 | – | 4,527 | ||
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 23 | 928 | 1,506 | ||
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.0% | 22.5% | 6.6% | ||
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.0% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
Society
| Indicator | Zažablje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.97 | 2.83 | 2.75 |
Education
| Indicator | Zažablje | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 58 | 1,794 | ||
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 4,954 | 158,685 | ||
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 42 | 35 | ||
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 63 | 1,925 | ||
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 16 | 9,294 | 291,355 | ||
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 79 | 72 | ||
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 2.3 | 8.3 | 6.3 | ||
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 9 | 4,280 | 139,372 | ||
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 19 | 37 | 28 | ||
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.2% | 26.9% | 13.0% |
Zažablje: 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
−18.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−21.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −16.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,342 € in 2025, compared with 4,506 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,331 € in 2025, compared with 6,738 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,727 € in 2025, compared with 3,851 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
16 in 2024, compared with 35 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2018, compared with 0 in 2012
Beds in commercial accommodation
11 in 2025, compared with 0 in 2018
Where is Zažablje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kula Norinska4.1 km · 1,340
- Opuzen5.1 km · 2,870
- Slivno5.7 km · 1,822
- Metković7.0 km · 15,460
- Ploče16 km · 7,806
- Janjina17 km · 566
- Ston19 km · 2,261
- Pojezerje23 km · 884
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zažablje?
Zažablje has 473 residents (2025), ranking 547 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Zažablje?
Zažablje covers 60.6 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Zažablje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zažablje went from 671 to 473, a change of −29.5%.
Where is Zažablje?
Zažablje is in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Latitude 42.992, longitude 17.616.
Which municipalities border Zažablje?
The nearest to Zažablje are Kula Norinska (4.1 km), Opuzen (5.1 km), Slivno (5.7 km), Metković (7.0 km), Ploče (16 km).