Barilović: population and statistics
Barilović has a population of 2,604 (2025) across 5.4 km², or 482 people per km². It ranks 273 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,604 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 482 people/km²
Barilović in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Karlovac County, Barilović ranks No. 9 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 2.0% in Barilović, compared with an average of 6.9% in Karlovac County and 41.3% nationally.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): 15 in Barilović, compared with an average of 32 in Karlovac County and 36 nationally.
Population of Barilović over time
Barilović had 2,847 residents in 2015 and 2,604 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,704 |
| 2021 | 2,663 |
| 2022 | 2,616 |
| 2023 | 2,595 |
| 2024 | 2,629 |
| 2025 | 2,604 |
Did you know?
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 756 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Krnjak, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Duga Resa (10,008 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Barilović
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 | Barilović | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.6 years | 46.2 | 44.8 | ranked 204 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.9% | 24.4% | 22.9% | ranked 269 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.6% | 12.9% | 13.7% | ranked 153 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.1 ‰ | −8.3 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 360 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.4 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 324 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 214 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Barilović | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,923 | 69,553 | 2,390,500 | ranked 265 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 719 | 618 | 604 | ranked 190 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 19.8% | 8.4% | 7.9% | ranked 133 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 31.6% | 27.1% | 25.9% | ranked 169 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 99.2 m² | 91.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 291 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 3 | 115 | 16,654 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 7.2 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 270 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 95.1% | 98.9% | 99.0% | ranked 478 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Barilović | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.0% | 6.9% | 12.8% | ranked 498 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 18.7% | 28.7% | 31.3% | ranked 420 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Barilović | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.4% | 4.6% | 6.0% | ranked 295 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 28.8% | 24.3% | 19.5% | ranked 129 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 13.2% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 91 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,355 € | 9,306 € | 7,821 € | ranked 207 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,049 € | 13,111 € | 11,010 € | ranked 264 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,612 € | 6,700 € | 6,391 € | ranked 215 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 487 | 463 | 456 | ranked 184 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 369 | 358 | 302 | ranked 101 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Barilović | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.8% | 5.5% | 4.6% | ranked 334 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.8% | 46.1% | 45.2% | ranked 323 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 754 | 29,920 | 1,262,193 | ranked 160 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 287 | 273 | 150 | ranked 90 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 70.2% | 40.5% | 55.5% | ranked 108 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Barilović | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 2,231 | – | 9,381 | ranked 269 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.8 | 6.0 | 1.6 | ranked 244 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.1% | 6.9% | 6.5% | ranked 291 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Barilović | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.89 | 2.61 | 2.75 | ranked 191 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Barilović | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 32 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 94 | 3,511 | 158,685 | ranked 256 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 36 | 32 | 35 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 62 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 175 | 7,610 | 291,355 | ranked 284 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 67 | 70 | 72 | ranked 331 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.5 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 328 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 40 | 3,466 | 139,372 | ranked 387 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 15 | 32 | 28 | ranked 477 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 11.3% | 18.9% | 13.0% | ranked 323 of 545 |
Barilović: 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
−9.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −13.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
0.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
5.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
3 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,355 € in 2025, compared with 5,361 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,049 € in 2025, compared with 8,457 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,612 € in 2025, compared with 4,256 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
754 in 2024, compared with 187 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
2,397 in 2021, compared with 1,755 in 2017
Where is Barilović?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Krnjak6.4 km · 1,244
- Duga Resa8.6 km · 10,008
- Karlovac13 km · 47,773
- Vojnić13 km · 3,187
- Generalski Stol14 km · 2,034
- Netretić18 km · 2,330
- Bosiljevo19 km · 1,002
- Tounj22 km · 986
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barilović?
Barilović has 2,604 residents (2025), ranking 273 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Barilović?
Barilović covers 5.4 km², with a density of 482 people per km².
Is the population of Barilović growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Barilović went from 2,847 to 2,604, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Barilović?
Barilović is in Karlovac County. Latitude 45.379, longitude 15.547.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Barilović?
In Barilović, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 2.0% (2021), ranking 498 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): what is the figure for Barilović?
In Barilović, “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)” stands at 15 (2025/2026), ranking 477 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 28.
Which municipalities border Barilović?
The nearest to Barilović are Krnjak (6.4 km), Duga Resa (8.6 km), Karlovac (13 km), Vojnić (13 km), Generalski Stol (14 km).