Svetvinčenat: population and statistics
Svetvinčenat has a population of 2,293 (2025) across 7.7 km², or 298 people per km². It ranks 308 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,293 residents
- 7.7 km²
- 298 people/km²
Svetvinčenat in numbers
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Istria County, Svetvinčenat ranks No. 21 by population.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: 28.3 ‰ in Svetvinčenat, compared with an average of 15.8 ‰ in Istria County and 5.0 ‰ nationally.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 74.0% in Svetvinčenat, compared with an average of 36.7% in Istria County and 33.9% nationally.
Population of Svetvinčenat over time
Svetvinčenat had 2,181 residents in 2015 and 2,293 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,174 |
| 2021 | 2,196 |
| 2022 | 2,207 |
| 2023 | 2,199 |
| 2024 | 2,248 |
| 2025 | 2,293 |
Did you know?
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,078 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kanfanar, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Žminj (3,468 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Svetvinčenat
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 | Svetvinčenat | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.2 years | 45.8 | 44.8 | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.9% | 24.2% | 22.9% | ranked 211 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.4% | 13.3% | 13.7% | ranked 175 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −1.3 ‰ | −5.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 55 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 28.3 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 29 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 261 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Svetvinčenat | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,678 | 154,469 | 2,390,500 | ranked 292 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 770 | 807 | 604 | ranked 170 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 15.1% | 15.1% | 7.9% | ranked 194 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 26.0% | 23.6% | 25.9% | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 109.3 m² | 89.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 142 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 29 | 2,004 | 16,654 | ranked 98 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 40.5 | 45.3 | 7.2 | ranked 65 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 | Svetvinčenat | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 8.5% | 20.9% | 12.8% | ranked 325 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 51.9% | 71.1% | 31.3% | ranked 159 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Svetvinčenat | 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) | 17.1% | 14.8% | 19.5% | ranked 318 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.7% | 8.7% | 9.0% | ranked 233 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,351 € | 10,182 € | 7,821 € | ranked 101 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,303 € | 11,120 € | 11,010 € | ranked 103 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,050 € | 7,219 € | 6,391 € | ranked 100 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 485 | 588 | 456 | ranked 192 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 301 | 295 | 302 | ranked 276 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Svetvinčenat | 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) | 50.6% | 53.3% | 45.2% | ranked 126 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 282 | 65,026 | 1,262,193 | ranked 317 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 125 | 317 | 150 | ranked 322 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 74.0% | 36.7% | 55.5% | ranked 60 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Svetvinčenat | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 137,804 | – | 9,381 | ranked 104 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 64.2 | 141.5 | 1.6 | ranked 95 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 13.7% | 17.0% | 6.5% | ranked 116 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Svetvinčenat | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.75 | ranked 246 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Svetvinčenat | Istria County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 146 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 76 | 7,947 | 158,685 | ranked 301 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 33 | 39 | 35 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 98 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 184 | 14,707 | 291,355 | ranked 277 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 80 | 71 | 72 | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.3 | 7.3 | 6.3 | ranked 425 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 54 | 5,483 | 139,372 | ranked 322 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 24 | 26 | 28 | ranked 347 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 16.0% | 23.9% | 13.0% | ranked 196 of 545 |
Svetvinčenat: 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
−1.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −4.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
28.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 3.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
29 in 2024, compared with 12 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,351 € in 2025, compared with 5,744 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,303 € in 2025, compared with 8,069 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,050 € in 2025, compared with 4,781 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
282 in 2024, compared with 133 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
152,665 in 2021, compared with 51,463 in 2012
Where is Svetvinčenat?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kanfanar5.1 km · 1,860
- Žminj7.4 km · 3,468
- Bale - Valle8.8 km · 1,354
- Barban11 km · 2,556
- Sveti Petar u Šumi11 km · 1,224
- Vodnjan - Dignano14 km · 6,226
- Sveti Lovreč15 km · 1,020
- Tinjan15 km · 1,811
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Svetvinčenat?
Svetvinčenat has 2,293 residents (2025), ranking 308 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Svetvinčenat?
Svetvinčenat covers 7.7 km², with a density of 298 people per km².
Is the population of Svetvinčenat growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Svetvinčenat went from 2,181 to 2,293, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Svetvinčenat?
Svetvinčenat is in Istria County. Latitude 45.088, longitude 13.882.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Svetvinčenat?
In Svetvinčenat, “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents” stands at 28.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 29 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.1 ‰.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Svetvinčenat?
In Svetvinčenat, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 74.0% (2021), ranking 60 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Which municipalities border Svetvinčenat?
The nearest to Svetvinčenat are Kanfanar (5.1 km), Žminj (7.4 km), Bale - Valle (8.8 km), Barban (11 km), Sveti Petar u Šumi (11 km).