Karojba: population and statistics
Karojba has a population of 1,435 (2025) across 34.7 km², or 41.4 people per km². It ranks 435 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,435 residents
- 34.7 km²
- 41 people/km²
Karojba in numbers
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Istria County, Karojba ranks No. 30 by population.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: 59.8% in Karojba, compared with an average of 53.3% in Istria County and 49.1% nationally.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: 6.3 ‰ in Karojba, compared with an average of −5.4 ‰ in Istria County and −4.9 ‰ nationally.
Population of Karojba over time
Karojba had 1,416 residents in 2015 and 1,435 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,415 |
| 2021 | 1,402 |
| 2022 | 1,390 |
| 2023 | 1,402 |
| 2024 | 1,425 |
| 2025 | 1,435 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Istria County for “Natural change per 1,000 residents”.
- Number 1 in Istria County for “Share of employed residents in construction”.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,860 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Karojba
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 | Karojba | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.1 years | 45.8 | 44.8 | ranked 497 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 17.9% | 24.2% | 22.9% | ranked 509 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.4% | 13.3% | 13.7% | ranked 93 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.3 ‰ | −5.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 2 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 278 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Karojba | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 702 | 154,469 | 2,390,500 | ranked 500 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 500 | 807 | 604 | ranked 414 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.0% | 15.1% | 7.9% | ranked 424 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 31.8% | 23.6% | 25.9% | ranked 164 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 96.9 m² | 89.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 329 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) | 25.3 | 45.3 | 7.2 | ranked 103 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.5% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 191 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Karojba | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 34.2% | 20.9% | 12.8% | ranked 196 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 44.8% | 71.1% | 31.3% | ranked 188 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Karojba | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.7% | 3.1% | 6.0% | ranked 372 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 19.3% | 14.8% | 19.5% | ranked 276 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 18.3% | 8.7% | 9.0% | ranked 21 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,052 € | 10,182 € | 7,821 € | ranked 131 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,599 € | 11,120 € | 11,010 € | ranked 68 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,215 € | 7,219 € | 6,391 € | ranked 309 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 493 | 588 | 456 | ranked 162 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 264 | 295 | 302 | ranked 441 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Karojba | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.7% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 59.8% | 53.3% | 45.2% | ranked 3 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 289 | 65,026 | 1,262,193 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 203 | 317 | 150 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 73.2% | 36.7% | 55.5% | ranked 66 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Karojba | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 21,839 | – | 9,381 | ranked 176 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 15.6 | 141.5 | 1.6 | ranked 142 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 14.2% | 17.0% | 6.5% | ranked 113 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Karojba | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.24 | 2.57 | 2.75 | ranked 44 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Karojba | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 146 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 44 | 7,947 | 158,685 | ranked 400 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 31 | 39 | 35 | ranked 332 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 98 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 116 | 14,707 | 291,355 | ranked 389 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 81 | 71 | 72 | ranked 137 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.9 | 7.3 | 6.3 | ranked 88 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 40 | 5,483 | 139,372 | ranked 387 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 28 | 26 | 28 | ranked 253 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 15.8% | 23.9% | 13.0% | ranked 200 of 545 |
Karojba: 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
6.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −2.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
3.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 2.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
14 in 2024, compared with 4 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,052 € in 2025, compared with 6,023 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,599 € in 2025, compared with 8,241 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,215 € in 2025, compared with 4,016 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
289 in 2024, compared with 149 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
22,131 in 2021, compared with 7,565 in 2014
Where is Karojba?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Motovun - Montona4.1 km · 945
- Vižinada - Visinada5.4 km · 1,206
- Višnjan - Visignano8.0 km · 2,225
- Oprtalj - Portole9.1 km · 768
- Tinjan9.4 km · 1,811
- Kaštelir - Labinci - Castelliere-S. Domenica10.0 km · 1,704
- Pazin12 km · 8,291
- Grožnjan - Grisignana12 km · 657
All municipalities in Istria County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karojba?
Karojba has 1,435 residents (2025), ranking 435 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Karojba?
Karojba covers 34.7 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Karojba growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Karojba went from 1,416 to 1,435, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Karojba?
Karojba is in Istria County. Latitude 45.300, longitude 13.817.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: what is the figure for Karojba?
In Karojba, “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over” stands at 59.8% (2021), ranking 3 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Karojba?
In Karojba, “Natural change per 1,000 residents” stands at 6.3 ‰ (2024), ranking 2 of 546 municipalities; the national median is −6.8 ‰.
Which municipalities border Karojba?
The nearest to Karojba are Motovun - Montona (4.1 km), Vižinada - Visinada (5.4 km), Višnjan - Visignano (8.0 km), Oprtalj - Portole (9.1 km), Tinjan (9.4 km).