Grožnjan - Grisignana: population and statistics
Grožnjan - Grisignana has a population of 657 (2025) across 67.8 km², or 9.7 people per km². It ranks 538 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 657 residents
- 67.8 km²
- 10 people/km²
Grožnjan - Grisignana in numbers
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Istria County, Grožnjan - Grisignana ranks No. 40 by population.
Population of Grožnjan - Grisignana over time
Grožnjan - Grisignana had 689 residents in 2015 and 657 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 663 |
| 2021 | 648 |
| 2022 | 652 |
| 2023 | 644 |
| 2024 | 648 |
| 2025 | 657 |
Did you know?
- “Primary schools”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,496 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Buje - Buie (4,513 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Grožnjan - Grisignana
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 | Grožnjan - Grisignana | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.5 years | 45.8 | 44.8 | ranked 147 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.8% | 24.2% | 22.9% | ranked 343 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.3% | 13.3% | 13.7% | ranked 416 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −20.1 ‰ | −5.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 528 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 130 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grožnjan - Grisignana | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 646 | 154,469 | 2,390,500 | ranked 521 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 985 | 807 | 604 | ranked 98 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 18.9% | 15.1% | 7.9% | ranked 148 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 32.0% | 23.6% | 25.9% | ranked 162 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 103.5 m² | 89.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 225 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 6 | 2,004 | 16,654 | ranked 219 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 26.2 | 45.3 | 7.2 | ranked 102 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.4% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 325 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grožnjan - Grisignana | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 6.8% | 20.9% | 12.8% | ranked 344 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 46.4% | 71.1% | 31.3% | ranked 178 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grožnjan - Grisignana | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 11.9% | 3.1% | 6.0% | ranked 153 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 23.5% | 14.8% | 19.5% | ranked 190 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.0% | ranked 355 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,412 € | 10,182 € | 7,821 € | ranked 198 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,818 € | 11,120 € | 11,010 € | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,503 € | 7,219 € | 6,391 € | ranked 441 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 434 | 588 | 456 | ranked 340 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 275 | 295 | 302 | ranked 404 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grožnjan - Grisignana | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.4% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 370 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 49.6% | 53.3% | 45.2% | ranked 149 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 22 | 65,026 | 1,262,193 | ranked 543 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 34 | 317 | 150 | ranked 534 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 65.3% | 36.7% | 55.5% | ranked 162 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Grožnjan - Grisignana | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 20,837 | – | 9,381 | ranked 180 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 31.1 | 141.5 | 1.6 | ranked 122 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 10.5% | 17.0% | 6.5% | ranked 158 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Grožnjan - Grisignana | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.75 | ranked 359 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Grožnjan - Grisignana | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 146 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 7,947 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 39 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 0 | 98 | 1,925 | ranked 539 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 0 | 14,707 | 291,355 | ranked 539 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 71 | 72 | ranked 539 of 546 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 7 | 5,483 | 139,372 | ranked 532 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 11 | 26 | 28 | ranked 520 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 17.7% | 23.9% | 13.0% | ranked 166 of 545 |
Grožnjan - Grisignana: 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
−20.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −12.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
21.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −17.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
9.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
6 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,412 € in 2025, compared with 5,405 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,818 € in 2025, compared with 8,273 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,503 € in 2025, compared with 3,570 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
22 in 2024, compared with 29 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
22,491 in 2021, compared with 14,165 in 2014
Where is Grožnjan - Grisignana?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Buje - Buie5.5 km · 4,513
- Brtonigla - Verteneglio6.5 km · 1,564
- Vižinada - Visinada6.8 km · 1,206
- Oprtalj - Portole8.4 km · 768
- Kaštelir - Labinci - Castelliere-S. Domenica9.1 km · 1,704
- Motovun - Montona10 km · 945
- Tar-Vabriga - Torre-Abrega12 km · 2,536
- Višnjan - Visignano12 km · 2,225
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grožnjan - Grisignana?
Grožnjan - Grisignana has 657 residents (2025), ranking 538 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Grožnjan - Grisignana?
Grožnjan - Grisignana covers 67.8 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Grožnjan - Grisignana growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grožnjan - Grisignana went from 689 to 657, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Grožnjan - Grisignana?
Grožnjan - Grisignana is in Istria County. Latitude 45.383, longitude 13.717.
Primary schools: what is the figure for Grožnjan - Grisignana?
In Grožnjan - Grisignana, “Primary schools” stands at 0 (2025/2026), ranking 539 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 2.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities: what is the figure for Grožnjan - Grisignana?
In Grožnjan - Grisignana, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities” stands at 22 (2024), ranking 543 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 364.
Which municipalities border Grožnjan - Grisignana?
The nearest to Grožnjan - Grisignana are Buje - Buie (5.5 km), Brtonigla - Verteneglio (6.5 km), Vižinada - Visinada (6.8 km), Oprtalj - Portole (8.4 km), Kaštelir - Labinci - Castelliere-S. Domenica (9.1 km).