Sveti Petar u Šumi: population and statistics
Sveti Petar u Šumi has a population of 1,224 (2025) across 14.2 km², or 86.2 people per km². It ranks 472 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,224 residents
- 14.2 km²
- 86 people/km²
Sveti Petar u Šumi in numbers
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Istria County, Sveti Petar u Šumi ranks No. 33 by population.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: 61.5% in Sveti Petar u Šumi, compared with an average of 53.3% in Istria County and 49.1% nationally.
Population of Sveti Petar u Šumi over time
Sveti Petar u Šumi had 1,020 residents in 2015 and 1,224 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,059 |
| 2021 | 1,059 |
| 2022 | 1,134 |
| 2023 | 1,162 |
| 2024 | 1,193 |
| 2025 | 1,224 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Istria County for “Share of children aged 0 to 14”.
- Number 1 in Istria County for “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,989 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tinjan, 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Sveti Petar u Šumi
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 | Sveti Petar u Šumi | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 41.5 years | 45.8 | 44.8 | ranked 515 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 17.6% | 24.2% | 22.9% | ranked 515 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 16.3% | 13.3% | 13.7% | ranked 38 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 3.4 ‰ | −5.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 9 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 27.0 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 37 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 71 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sveti Petar u Šumi | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 508 | 154,469 | 2,390,500 | ranked 539 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 483 | 807 | 604 | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.2% | 15.1% | 7.9% | ranked 414 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 21.9% | 23.6% | 25.9% | ranked 371 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 102.7 m² | 89.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 239 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 8 | 2,004 | 16,654 | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 34.4 | 45.3 | 7.2 | ranked 76 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.4% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 210 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sveti Petar u Šumi | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 12.0% | 20.9% | 12.8% | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 50.0% | 71.1% | 31.3% | ranked 161 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sveti Petar u Šumi | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.4% | 3.1% | 6.0% | ranked 445 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 21.3% | 14.8% | 19.5% | ranked 231 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 14.2% | 8.7% | 9.0% | ranked 76 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,128 € | 10,182 € | 7,821 € | ranked 121 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,681 € | 11,120 € | 11,010 € | ranked 175 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,624 € | 7,219 € | 6,391 € | ranked 213 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 582 | 588 | 456 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 214 | 295 | 302 | ranked 535 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sveti Petar u Šumi | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 1.6% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 518 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 61.5% | 53.3% | 45.2% | ranked 1 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 310 | 65,026 | 1,262,193 | ranked 300 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 260 | 317 | 150 | ranked 114 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 72.6% | 36.7% | 55.5% | ranked 75 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sveti Petar u Šumi | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 21,760 | – | 9,381 | ranked 178 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 21.2 | 141.5 | 1.6 | ranked 134 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 14.4% | 17.0% | 6.5% | ranked 110 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Sveti Petar u Šumi | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.24 | 2.57 | 2.75 | ranked 44 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Sveti Petar u Šumi | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 146 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 56 | 7,947 | 158,685 | ranked 358 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 46 | 39 | 35 | ranked 80 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 98 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 113 | 14,707 | 291,355 | ranked 395 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 92 | 71 | 72 | ranked 57 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.4 | 7.3 | 6.3 | ranked 56 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 31 | 5,483 | 139,372 | ranked 437 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 25 | 26 | 28 | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 20.3% | 23.9% | 13.0% | ranked 107 of 545 |
Sveti Petar u Šumi: 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
3.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −0.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
27.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
14.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
8 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,128 € in 2025, compared with 5,894 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,681 € in 2025, compared with 7,359 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,624 € in 2025, compared with 4,212 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
310 in 2024, compared with 302 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
21,791 in 2021, compared with 5,208 in 2012
Where is Sveti Petar u Šumi?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Tinjan4.2 km · 1,811
- Žminj5.7 km · 3,468
- Kanfanar6.9 km · 1,860
- Pazin8.7 km · 8,291
- Sveti Lovreč9.2 km · 1,020
- Svetvinčenat11 km · 2,293
- Gračišće12 km · 1,287
- Karojba13 km · 1,435
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sveti Petar u Šumi?
Sveti Petar u Šumi has 1,224 residents (2025), ranking 472 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Sveti Petar u Šumi?
Sveti Petar u Šumi covers 14.2 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Sveti Petar u Šumi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sveti Petar u Šumi went from 1,020 to 1,224, a change of +20.0%.
Where is Sveti Petar u Šumi?
Sveti Petar u Šumi is in Istria County. Latitude 45.183, longitude 13.861.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: what is the figure for Sveti Petar u Šumi?
In Sveti Petar u Šumi, “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over” stands at 61.5% (2021), ranking 1 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Sveti Petar u Šumi?
In Sveti Petar u Šumi, “Number of dwellings” stands at 508 (2021), ranking 539 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 1,867.
Which municipalities border Sveti Petar u Šumi?
The nearest to Sveti Petar u Šumi are Tinjan (4.2 km), Žminj (5.7 km), Kanfanar (6.9 km), Pazin (8.7 km), Sveti Lovreč (9.2 km).