Buzet: population and statistics
Buzet has a population of 6,276 (2025) across 169.0 km², or 37.1 people per km². It ranks 102 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,276 residents
- 169.0 km²
- 37 people/km²
Buzet in numbers
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Istria County, Buzet ranks No. 8 by population.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: 57.5% in Buzet, compared with an average of 53.3% in Istria County and 49.1% nationally.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: 7,417 € in Buzet, compared with an average of 7,219 € in Istria County and 7,010 € nationally.
Population of Buzet over time
Buzet had 5,974 residents in 2015 and 6,276 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,997 |
| 2021 | 5,965 |
| 2022 | 6,183 |
| 2023 | 6,251 |
| 2024 | 6,271 |
| 2025 | 6,276 |
Did you know?
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pension per pensioner”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,669 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oprtalj - Portole, 11.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Matulji (11,016 residents), 28 km away.
All indicators for Buzet
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 | Buzet | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.9 years | 45.8 | 44.8 | ranked 263 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.3% | 24.2% | 22.9% | ranked 308 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.9% | 13.3% | 13.7% | ranked 248 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.2 ‰ | −5.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 114 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.0 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 276 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 191 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buzet | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,175 | 154,469 | 2,390,500 | ranked 164 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 529 | 807 | 604 | ranked 362 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 6.3% | 15.1% | 7.9% | ranked 306 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.9% | 23.6% | 25.9% | ranked 322 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 95.5 m² | 89.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 356 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 14 | 2,004 | 16,654 | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 9.7 | 45.3 | 7.2 | ranked 211 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 | Buzet | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 8.8% | 20.9% | 12.8% | ranked 319 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 60.6% | 71.1% | 31.3% | ranked 135 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buzet | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.0% | ranked 387 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 33.1% | 14.8% | 19.5% | ranked 85 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.2% | 8.7% | 9.0% | ranked 199 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,886 € | 10,182 € | 7,821 € | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,555 € | 11,120 € | 11,010 € | ranked 71 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,417 € | 7,219 € | 6,391 € | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 509 | 588 | 456 | ranked 125 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 285 | 295 | 302 | ranked 361 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buzet | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 484 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 57.5% | 53.3% | 45.2% | ranked 11 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 2,699 | 65,026 | 1,262,193 | ranked 68 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 430 | 317 | 150 | ranked 25 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 20.5% | 36.7% | 55.5% | ranked 506 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Buzet | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 59,047 | – | 9,381 | ranked 138 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 9.9 | 141.5 | 1.6 | ranked 150 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 7.5% | 17.0% | 6.5% | ranked 226 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Buzet | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.75 | ranked 263 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Buzet | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 146 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 229 | 7,947 | 158,685 | ranked 114 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 36 | 39 | 35 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 98 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 462 | 14,707 | 291,355 | ranked 103 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 74 | 71 | 72 | ranked 231 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.7 | 7.3 | 6.3 | ranked 155 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 200 | 5,483 | 139,372 | ranked 98 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 32 | 26 | 28 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 20.8% | 23.9% | 13.0% | ranked 97 of 545 |
Buzet: 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
−3.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
3.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
6.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
14 in 2024, compared with 14 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,886 € in 2025, compared with 6,584 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,555 € in 2025, compared with 8,545 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,417 € in 2025, compared with 4,914 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
2,699 in 2024, compared with 2,369 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
51,360 in 2021, compared with 26,948 in 2012
Where is Buzet?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Oprtalj - Portole11 km · 768
- Lanišće12 km · 268
- Lupoglav13 km · 801
- Motovun - Montona13 km · 945
- Cerovlje15 km · 1,446
- Karojba17 km · 1,435
- Vižinada - Visinada18 km · 1,206
- Pazin19 km · 8,291
All municipalities in Istria County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buzet?
Buzet has 6,276 residents (2025), ranking 102 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Buzet?
Buzet covers 169.0 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Buzet growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Buzet went from 5,974 to 6,276, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Buzet?
Buzet is in Istria County. Latitude 45.407, longitude 13.965.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: what is the figure for Buzet?
In Buzet, “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over” stands at 57.5% (2021), ranking 11 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: what is the figure for Buzet?
In Buzet, “Average annual net pension per pensioner” stands at 7,417 € (2025), ranking 39 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 6,391 €.
Which municipalities border Buzet?
The nearest to Buzet are Oprtalj - Portole (11 km), Lanišće (12 km), Lupoglav (13 km), Motovun - Montona (13 km), Cerovlje (15 km).