Pićan: population and statistics
Pićan has a population of 1,706 (2025) across 50.8 km², or 33.6 people per km². It ranks 391 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,706 residents
- 50.8 km²
- 34 people/km²
Pićan in numbers
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Istria County, Pićan ranks No. 26 by population.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: 25 in Pićan, compared with an average of 71 in Istria County and 75 nationally.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: 53.9% in Pićan, compared with an average of 53.3% in Istria County and 49.1% nationally.
Population of Pićan over time
Pićan had 1,772 residents in 2015 and 1,706 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,716 |
| 2021 | 1,717 |
| 2022 | 1,709 |
| 2023 | 1,697 |
| 2024 | 1,700 |
| 2025 | 1,706 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Istria County for “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”.
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,115 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gračišće, 2.9 km away.
All indicators for Pićan
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 | Pićan | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.1 years | 45.8 | 44.8 | ranked 245 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.9% | 24.2% | 22.9% | ranked 334 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.4% | 13.3% | 13.7% | ranked 308 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.1 ‰ | −5.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 281 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 197 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 253 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pićan | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 875 | 154,469 | 2,390,500 | ranked 451 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 508 | 807 | 604 | ranked 399 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 5.5% | 15.1% | 7.9% | ranked 318 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 28.0% | 23.6% | 25.9% | ranked 226 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) | 4 | 2,004 | 16,654 | ranked 255 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 8.8 | 45.3 | 7.2 | ranked 232 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.1% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 257 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pićan | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 14.3% | 20.9% | 12.8% | ranked 264 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 56.1% | 71.1% | 31.3% | ranked 143 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pićan | 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) | 36.4% | 14.8% | 19.5% | ranked 45 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.6% | 8.7% | 9.0% | ranked 240 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,142 € | 10,182 € | 7,821 € | ranked 118 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,459 € | 11,120 € | 11,010 € | ranked 88 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,782 € | 7,219 € | 6,391 € | ranked 164 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 486 | 588 | 456 | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 311 | 295 | 302 | ranked 235 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pićan | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.3% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 475 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 53.9% | 53.3% | 45.2% | ranked 46 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 554 | 65,026 | 1,262,193 | ranked 196 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 326 | 317 | 150 | ranked 68 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 67.3% | 36.7% | 55.5% | ranked 141 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pićan | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 27,391 | – | 9,381 | ranked 169 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 15.9 | 141.5 | 1.6 | ranked 141 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 8.2% | 17.0% | 6.5% | ranked 201 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Pićan | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.08 | 2.57 | 2.75 | ranked 105 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Pićan | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 146 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 63 | 7,947 | 158,685 | ranked 333 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 37 | 39 | 35 | ranked 227 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 98 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 42 | 14,707 | 291,355 | ranked 506 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 25 | 71 | 72 | ranked 526 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.0 | 7.3 | 6.3 | ranked 217 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 30 | 5,483 | 139,372 | ranked 440 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 18 | 26 | 28 | ranked 441 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 17.8% | 23.9% | 13.0% | ranked 164 of 545 |
Pićan: 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
−7.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −4.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
7.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,142 € in 2025, compared with 6,133 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,459 € in 2025, compared with 8,455 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,782 € in 2025, compared with 4,549 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
554 in 2024, compared with 242 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
29,977 in 2021, compared with 9,214 in 2012
Where is Pićan?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Gračišće2.9 km · 1,287
- Kršan8.4 km · 2,995
- Cerovlje8.6 km · 1,446
- Sveta Nedelja8.8 km · 3,021
- Pazin8.9 km · 8,291
- Žminj11 km · 3,468
- Barban12 km · 2,556
- Raša14 km · 2,787
All municipalities in Istria County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pićan?
Pićan has 1,706 residents (2025), ranking 391 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Pićan?
Pićan covers 50.8 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Pićan growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pićan went from 1,772 to 1,706, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Pićan?
Pićan is in Istria County. Latitude 45.204, longitude 14.041.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Pićan?
In Pićan, “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents” stands at 25 (2025/2026), ranking 526 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 72.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: what is the figure for Pićan?
In Pićan, “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over” stands at 53.9% (2021), ranking 46 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
Which municipalities border Pićan?
The nearest to Pićan are Gračišće (2.9 km), Kršan (8.4 km), Cerovlje (8.6 km), Sveta Nedelja (8.8 km), Pazin (8.9 km).