Gračišće: population and statistics
Gračišće has a population of 1,287 (2025) across 15.6 km², or 82.5 people per km². It ranks 455 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,287 residents
- 15.6 km²
- 82 people/km²
Gračišće in numbers
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Istria County, Gračišće ranks No. 32 by population.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: 57.8% in Gračišće, compared with an average of 53.3% in Istria County and 49.1% nationally.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: 3.46 in Gračišće, compared with an average of 2.57 in Istria County and 2.70 nationally.
Population of Gračišće over time
Gračišće had 1,360 residents in 2015 and 1,287 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,325 |
| 2021 | 1,308 |
| 2022 | 1,298 |
| 2023 | 1,306 |
| 2024 | 1,301 |
| 2025 | 1,287 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Istria County for “Average household size in occupied dwellings”.
- Number 1 in Istria County for “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,185 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pićan, 2.9 km away.
All indicators for Gračišće
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 | Gračišće | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.5 years | 45.8 | 44.8 | ranked 483 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 18.4% | 24.2% | 22.9% | ranked 498 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.7% | 13.3% | 13.7% | ranked 142 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.1 ‰ | −5.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 108 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −10.1 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 489 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 175 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gračišće | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 670 | 154,469 | 2,390,500 | ranked 514 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 511 | 807 | 604 | ranked 393 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 7.0% | 15.1% | 7.9% | ranked 289 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 34.6% | 23.6% | 25.9% | ranked 114 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 110.7 m² | 89.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 115 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 2,004 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 13.1 | 45.3 | 7.2 | ranked 167 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.7% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 156 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gračišće | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 9.5% | 20.9% | 12.8% | ranked 306 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 43.0% | 71.1% | 31.3% | ranked 196 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gračišće | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.3% | 3.1% | 6.0% | ranked 298 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 28.4% | 14.8% | 19.5% | ranked 132 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 16.8% | 8.7% | 9.0% | ranked 36 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,767 € | 10,182 € | 7,821 € | ranked 67 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,385 € | 11,120 € | 11,010 € | ranked 96 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,741 € | 7,219 € | 6,391 € | ranked 175 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 519 | 588 | 456 | ranked 101 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 284 | 295 | 302 | ranked 365 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gračišće | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 1.4% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 526 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 57.8% | 53.3% | 45.2% | ranked 9 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 65 | 65,026 | 1,262,193 | ranked 515 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 50 | 317 | 150 | ranked 514 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 80.4% | 36.7% | 55.5% | ranked 11 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gračišće | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 12,235 | – | 9,381 | ranked 198 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 9.3 | 141.5 | 1.6 | ranked 151 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 8.3% | 17.0% | 6.5% | ranked 199 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Gračišće | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.46 | 2.57 | 2.75 | ranked 11 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Gračišće | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 146 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 55 | 7,947 | 158,685 | ranked 363 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 43 | 39 | 35 | ranked 129 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 98 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 31 | 14,707 | 291,355 | ranked 519 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 24 | 71 | 72 | ranked 528 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 10.3 | 7.3 | 6.3 | ranked 25 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 28 | 5,483 | 139,372 | ranked 446 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 22 | 26 | 28 | ranked 382 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 17.2% | 23.9% | 13.0% | ranked 171 of 545 |
Gračišće: 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 −2.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−10.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
7.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 9 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,767 € in 2025, compared with 6,447 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,385 € in 2025, compared with 8,942 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,741 € in 2025, compared with 4,508 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
65 in 2024, compared with 49 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
13,533 in 2021, compared with 7,322 in 2014
Where is Gračišće?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Pićan2.9 km · 1,706
- Pazin6.0 km · 8,291
- Cerovlje6.6 km · 1,446
- Žminj11 km · 3,468
- Kršan11 km · 2,995
- Sveta Nedelja12 km · 3,021
- Sveti Petar u Šumi12 km · 1,224
- Barban13 km · 2,556
All municipalities in Istria County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gračišće?
Gračišće has 1,287 residents (2025), ranking 455 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Gračišće?
Gračišće covers 15.6 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Gračišće growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gračišće went from 1,360 to 1,287, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Gračišće?
Gračišće is in Istria County. Latitude 45.219, longitude 14.010.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: what is the figure for Gračišće?
In Gračišće, “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over” stands at 57.8% (2021), ranking 9 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Gračišće?
In Gračišće, “Average household size in occupied dwellings” stands at 3.46 (2021), ranking 11 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 2.75.
Which municipalities border Gračišće?
The nearest to Gračišće are Pićan (2.9 km), Pazin (6.0 km), Cerovlje (6.6 km), Žminj (11 km), Kršan (11 km).