Bosiljevo: population and statistics
Bosiljevo has a population of 1,002 (2025) across 0.3 km², or 3,340 people per km². It ranks 500 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,002 residents
- 0.3 km²
- 3,340 people/km²
Bosiljevo in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Karlovac County, Bosiljevo ranks No. 18 by population.
Population of Bosiljevo over time
Bosiljevo had 1,168 residents in 2015 and 1,002 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,042 |
| 2021 | 1,037 |
| 2022 | 1,009 |
| 2023 | 1,013 |
| 2024 | 1,009 |
| 2025 | 1,002 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Karlovac County for “Population density”.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 42 football pitches.
- Its population density is 29.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Generalski Stol (2,034 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Bosiljevo
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 | Bosiljevo | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 48.4 years | 46.2 | 44.8 | ranked 70 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 26.5% | 24.4% | 22.9% | ranked 123 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.8% | 12.9% | 13.7% | ranked 448 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.9 ‰ | −8.3 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 391 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 206 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 133 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bosiljevo | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 992 | 69,553 | 2,390,500 | ranked 424 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 954 | 618 | 604 | ranked 109 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 19.0% | 8.4% | 7.9% | ranked 145 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 39.9% | 27.1% | 25.9% | ranked 56 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 94.8 m² | 91.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 371 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 115 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 9.9 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 207 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.3% | 98.9% | 99.0% | ranked 400 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bosiljevo | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 1.7% | 6.9% | 12.8% | ranked 510 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 18.0% | 28.7% | 31.3% | ranked 432 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bosiljevo | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.3% | 4.6% | 6.0% | ranked 298 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 29.4% | 24.3% | 19.5% | ranked 122 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 13.0% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 95 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,377 € | 9,306 € | 7,821 € | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,340 € | 13,111 € | 11,010 € | ranked 102 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,848 € | 6,700 € | 6,391 € | ranked 379 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 387 | 463 | 456 | ranked 460 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 345 | 358 | 302 | ranked 148 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bosiljevo | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.1% | 5.5% | 4.6% | ranked 491 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 41.2% | 46.1% | 45.2% | ranked 398 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 59 | 29,920 | 1,262,193 | ranked 524 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 58 | 273 | 150 | ranked 502 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 69.0% | 40.5% | 55.5% | ranked 120 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bosiljevo | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 3,416 | – | 9,381 | ranked 252 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 3.2 | 6.0 | 1.6 | ranked 183 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 11.1% | 6.9% | 6.5% | ranked 144 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Bosiljevo | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.57 | 2.61 | 2.75 | ranked 385 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Bosiljevo | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 32 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 3,511 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 32 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 62 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 53 | 7,610 | 291,355 | ranked 490 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 53 | 70 | 72 | ranked 449 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.1 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 430 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 25 | 3,466 | 139,372 | ranked 466 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 25 | 32 | 28 | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 11.2% | 18.9% | 13.0% | ranked 327 of 545 |
Bosiljevo: 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
−9.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −18.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
7.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
9.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,377 € in 2025, compared with 4,742 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,340 € in 2025, compared with 8,074 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,848 € in 2025, compared with 3,903 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
59 in 2024, compared with 117 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
2,795 in 2021, compared with 1,092 in 2016
Where is Bosiljevo?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Generalski Stol9.1 km · 2,034
- Netretić15 km · 2,330
- Ogulin16 km · 11,993
- Duga Resa16 km · 10,008
- Tounj16 km · 986
- Vrbovsko18 km · 3,627
- Barilović19 km · 2,604
- Ribnik20 km · 315
All municipalities in Karlovac County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bosiljevo?
Bosiljevo has 1,002 residents (2025), ranking 500 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Bosiljevo?
Bosiljevo covers 0.3 km², with a density of 3,340 people per km².
Is the population of Bosiljevo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bosiljevo went from 1,168 to 1,002, a change of −14.2%.
Where is Bosiljevo?
Bosiljevo is in Karlovac County. Latitude 45.400, longitude 15.300.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities: what is the figure for Bosiljevo?
In Bosiljevo, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities” stands at 59 (2024), ranking 524 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 364.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Bosiljevo?
In Bosiljevo, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 0 (2025/2026), ranking 494 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Which municipalities border Bosiljevo?
The nearest to Bosiljevo are Generalski Stol (9.1 km), Netretić (15 km), Ogulin (16 km), Duga Resa (16 km), Tounj (16 km).