Župa dubrovačka: population and statistics
Župa dubrovačka has a population of 9,615 (2025) across 22.9 km², or 420 people per km². It ranks 66 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,615 residents
- 22.9 km²
- 420 people/km²
Župa dubrovačka in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Župa dubrovačka ranks No. 3 by population.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: 60.3% in Župa dubrovačka, compared with an average of 50.2% in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 49.1% nationally.
Average age of residents: 39.4 years in Župa dubrovačka, compared with an average of 43.8 years in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and 44.3 years nationally.
Population of Župa dubrovačka over time
Župa dubrovačka had 8,622 residents in 2015 and 9,615 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,752 |
| 2021 | 8,741 |
| 2022 | 8,830 |
| 2023 | 9,062 |
| 2024 | 9,371 |
| 2025 | 9,615 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Dubrovnik-Neretva County for “Share of children aged 0 to 14”.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average age of residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,207 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times the national average.
All indicators for Župa dubrovačka
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 | Župa dubrovačka | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 39.4 years | 43.8 | 44.8 | ranked 538 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 16.2% | 22.5% | 22.9% | ranked 536 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 19.3% | 15.4% | 13.7% | ranked 7 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.5 ‰ | −2.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 16 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 53 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 37 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Župa dubrovačka | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 4,192 | 73,746 | 2,390,500 | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 482 | 637 | 604 | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 4.1% | 6.8% | 7.9% | ranked 347 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 19.7% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 428 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 93.0 m² | 89.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 399 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 4 | 402 | 16,654 | ranked 255 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 19.4 | 16.7 | 7.2 | ranked 122 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.9% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 98 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Župa dubrovačka | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 8.4% | 8.1% | 12.8% | ranked 326 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 87.8% | 80.7% | 31.3% | ranked 8 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Župa dubrovačka | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 0.7% | 3.4% | 6.0% | ranked 534 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 6.4% | 7.4% | 19.5% | ranked 529 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.8% | 6.5% | 9.0% | ranked 350 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 10,124 € | 9,402 € | 7,821 € | ranked 46 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,067 € | 10,865 € | 11,010 € | ranked 261 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,206 € | 7,310 € | 6,391 € | ranked 73 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 681 | 555 | 456 | ranked 11 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 201 | 285 | 302 | ranked 542 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Župa dubrovačka | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.6% | ranked 416 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 60.3% | 50.2% | 45.2% | ranked 2 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,619 | 35,314 | 1,262,193 | ranked 101 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 173 | 303 | 150 | ranked 236 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 63.1% | 23.2% | 55.5% | ranked 197 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Župa dubrovačka | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 591,968 | – | 9,381 | ranked 54 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 68.0 | 74.0 | 1.6 | ranked 90 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 24.3% | 18.7% | 6.5% | ranked 31 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 620,357 | – | 303,422 | ranked 48 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 152,725 | – | 45,455 | ranked 33 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 64.5 | 84.7 | 87.2 | ranked 91 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 4.1 | 3.9 | 6.3 | ranked 127 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 94.7% | 92.6% | 92.2% | ranked 43 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 5,606 | – | 4,527 | ranked 69 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 583 | 928 | 1,506 | ranked 111 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 26.2% | 22.5% | 6.6% | ranked 14 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 3.2% | 8.9% | 7.1% | ranked 87 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Župa dubrovačka | Dubrovnik-Neretva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.09 | 2.83 | 2.75 | ranked 101 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Župa dubrovačka | 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) | 508 | 4,954 | 158,685 | ranked 45 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 53 | 42 | 35 | ranked 35 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 63 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 873 | 9,294 | 291,355 | ranked 52 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 91 | 79 | 72 | ranked 66 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 11.5 | 8.3 | 6.3 | ranked 15 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 326 | 4,280 | 139,372 | ranked 67 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 34 | 37 | 28 | ranked 127 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 25.1% | 26.9% | 13.0% | ranked 43 of 545 |
Župa dubrovačka: 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
2.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with 1.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
22.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 2.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
20.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 50 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
10,124 € in 2025, compared with 6,263 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,067 € in 2025, compared with 7,792 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,206 € in 2025, compared with 4,917 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,619 in 2024, compared with 979 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
296,120 in 2021, compared with 343,813 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
620,357 in 2025, compared with 558,656 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
152,725 in 2025, compared with 147,194 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
5,606 in 2025, compared with 6,297 in 2018
Where is Župa dubrovačka?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Dubrovnik9.2 km · 42,402
- Konavle17 km · 9,001
- Dubrovačko primorje33 km · 1,575
- Ston49 km · 2,261
- Mljet58 km · 1,062
- Zažablje64 km · 473
- Metković67 km · 15,460
- Kula Norinska68 km · 1,340
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Župa dubrovačka?
Župa dubrovačka has 9,615 residents (2025), ranking 66 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Župa dubrovačka?
Župa dubrovačka covers 22.9 km², with a density of 420 people per km².
Is the population of Župa dubrovačka growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Župa dubrovačka went from 8,622 to 9,615, a change of +11.5%.
Where is Župa dubrovačka?
Župa dubrovačka is in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Latitude 42.617, longitude 18.217.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: what is the figure for Župa dubrovačka?
In Župa dubrovačka, “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over” stands at 60.3% (2021), ranking 2 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
Average age of residents: what is the figure for Župa dubrovačka?
In Župa dubrovačka, “Average age of residents” stands at 39.4 years (2021), ranking 538 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 44.8 years.
Which municipalities border Župa dubrovačka?
The nearest to Župa dubrovačka are Dubrovnik (9.2 km), Konavle (17 km), Dubrovačko primorje (33 km), Ston (49 km), Mljet (58 km).