Poreč - Parenzo: population and statistics
Poreč - Parenzo has a population of 18,734 (2025) across 14.3 km², or 1,310 people per km². It ranks 30 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 18,734 residents
- 14.3 km²
- 1,310 people/km²
Poreč - Parenzo in numbers
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Istria County, Poreč - Parenzo ranks No. 2 by population.
Employees with pay per 1,000 residents: 718 in Poreč - Parenzo, compared with an average of 588 in Istria County and 500 nationally.
Population of Poreč - Parenzo over time
Poreč - Parenzo had 16,427 residents in 2015 and 18,734 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,605 |
| 2021 | 16,583 |
| 2022 | 16,859 |
| 2023 | 17,488 |
| 2024 | 18,262 |
| 2025 | 18,734 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist nights in the year”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employees with pay per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,003 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Funtana - Fontane, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pula - Pola (53,545 residents), 44 km away.
All indicators for Poreč - Parenzo
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 | Poreč - Parenzo | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.2 years | 45.8 | 44.8 | ranked 338 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.1% | 24.2% | 22.9% | ranked 321 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.5% | 13.3% | 13.7% | ranked 168 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.0 ‰ | −5.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 105 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 27.7 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 32 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 27.1 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 17 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poreč - Parenzo | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 14,572 | 154,469 | 2,390,500 | ranked 22 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 877 | 807 | 604 | ranked 128 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 18.7% | 15.1% | 7.9% | ranked 151 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 24.7% | 23.6% | 25.9% | ranked 306 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 90.8 m² | 89.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 442 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 118 | 2,004 | 16,654 | ranked 27 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 44.6 | 45.3 | 7.2 | ranked 58 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Poreč - Parenzo | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 10.3% | 20.9% | 12.8% | ranked 299 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 76.9% | 71.1% | 31.3% | ranked 50 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poreč - Parenzo | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.9% | 3.1% | 6.0% | ranked 421 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 8.1% | 14.8% | 19.5% | ranked 511 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.0% | ranked 277 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 10,857 € | 10,182 € | 7,821 € | ranked 21 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,000 € | 11,120 € | 11,010 € | ranked 448 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,232 € | 7,219 € | 6,391 € | ranked 63 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 718 | 588 | 456 | ranked 9 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 256 | 295 | 302 | ranked 473 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poreč - Parenzo | 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) | 57.4% | 53.3% | 45.2% | ranked 12 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 7,789 | 65,026 | 1,262,193 | ranked 23 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 427 | 317 | 150 | ranked 28 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 19.6% | 36.7% | 55.5% | ranked 509 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Poreč - Parenzo | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 3,188,578 | – | 9,381 | ranked 3 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 191.3 | 141.5 | 1.6 | ranked 39 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 24.2% | 17.0% | 6.5% | ranked 32 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 3,288,169 | – | 303,422 | ranked 3 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 643,903 | – | 45,455 | ranked 5 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 175.5 | 160.6 | 87.2 | ranked 40 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 5.1 | 5.7 | 6.3 | ranked 105 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 93.2% | 95.4% | 92.2% | ranked 58 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 29,714 | – | 4,527 | ranked 7 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1,586 | 1,824 | 1,506 | ranked 67 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 38.1% | 17.0% | 6.6% | ranked 5 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 12.8% | 39.2% | 7.1% | ranked 53 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Poreč - Parenzo | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.75 | ranked 401 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Poreč - Parenzo | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 13 | 146 | 1,794 | ranked 19 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 753 | 7,947 | 158,685 | ranked 27 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 40 | 39 | 35 | ranked 177 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 5 | 98 | 1,925 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 1,285 | 14,707 | 291,355 | ranked 33 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 69 | 71 | 72 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.8 | 7.3 | 6.3 | ranked 152 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 489 | 5,483 | 139,372 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 26 | 26 | 28 | ranked 298 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 25.2% | 23.9% | 13.0% | ranked 40 of 545 |
Poreč - Parenzo: 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
−3.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
27.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 3.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
27.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
118 in 2024, compared with 117 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
10,857 € in 2025, compared with 7,544 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,000 € in 2025, compared with 7,247 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,232 € in 2025, compared with 4,968 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
7,789 in 2024, compared with 5,868 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
2,441,529 in 2021, compared with 2,624,977 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
3,288,169 in 2025, compared with 3,130,607 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
643,903 in 2025, compared with 551,149 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
29,714 in 2025, compared with 29,158 in 2018
Where is Poreč - Parenzo?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Funtana - Fontane6.1 km · 1,219
- Tar-Vabriga - Torre-Abrega8.6 km · 2,536
- Vrsar - Orsera8.7 km · 2,181
- Novigrad - Cittanova11 km · 4,207
- Višnjan - Visignano11 km · 2,225
- Kaštelir - Labinci - Castelliere-S. Domenica11 km · 1,704
- Sveti Lovreč13 km · 1,020
- Rovinj - Rovigno16 km · 14,091
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poreč - Parenzo?
Poreč - Parenzo has 18,734 residents (2025), ranking 30 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Poreč - Parenzo?
Poreč - Parenzo covers 14.3 km², with a density of 1,310 people per km².
Is the population of Poreč - Parenzo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Poreč - Parenzo went from 16,427 to 18,734, a change of +14.0%.
Where is Poreč - Parenzo?
Poreč - Parenzo is in Istria County. Latitude 45.227, longitude 13.595.
Tourist nights in the year: what is the figure for Poreč - Parenzo?
In Poreč - Parenzo, “Tourist nights in the year” stands at 3,188,578 (2019), ranking 3 of 422 municipalities; the national median is 9,381.
Employees with pay per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Poreč - Parenzo?
In Poreč - Parenzo, “Employees with pay per 1,000 residents” stands at 718 (2025), ranking 9 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 456.
Which municipalities border Poreč - Parenzo?
The nearest to Poreč - Parenzo are Funtana - Fontane (6.1 km), Tar-Vabriga - Torre-Abrega (8.6 km), Vrsar - Orsera (8.7 km), Novigrad - Cittanova (11 km), Višnjan - Visignano (11 km).