Cetingrad: population and statistics
Cetingrad has a population of 1,263 (2025) across 4.3 km², or 294 people per km². It ranks 462 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −27.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,263 residents
- 4.3 km²
- 294 people/km²
Cetingrad in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Karlovac County, Cetingrad ranks No. 16 by population.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: −19.0 ‰ in Cetingrad, compared with an average of −0.9 ‰ in Karlovac County and 5.0 ‰ nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 1.4% in Cetingrad, compared with an average of 6.9% in Karlovac County and 41.3% nationally.
Population of Cetingrad over time
Cetingrad had 1,734 residents in 2015 and 1,263 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,539 |
| 2021 | 1,469 |
| 2022 | 1,388 |
| 2023 | 1,346 |
| 2024 | 1,302 |
| 2025 | 1,263 |
Did you know?
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 602 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Slunj (4,029 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Cetingrad
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 | Cetingrad | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 47.4 years | 46.2 | 44.8 | ranked 105 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 24.1% | 24.4% | 22.9% | ranked 206 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.9% | 12.9% | 13.7% | ranked 442 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −13.8 ‰ | −8.3 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 472 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −19.0 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 533 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.0 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 502 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cetingrad | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,157 | 69,553 | 2,390,500 | ranked 392 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 776 | 618 | 604 | ranked 168 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 4.1% | 8.4% | 7.9% | ranked 347 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 45.4% | 27.1% | 25.9% | ranked 35 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 91.0 m² | 91.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 437 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 115 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.3 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 478 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 92.5% | 98.9% | 99.0% | ranked 510 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cetingrad | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 1.4% | 6.9% | 12.8% | ranked 526 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 9.2% | 28.7% | 31.3% | ranked 515 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cetingrad | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 14.1% | 4.6% | 6.0% | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 14.6% | 24.3% | 19.5% | ranked 367 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.0% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 164 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,589 € | 9,306 € | 7,821 € | ranked 317 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,585 € | 13,111 € | 11,010 € | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,648 € | 6,700 € | 6,391 € | ranked 417 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 405 | 463 | 456 | ranked 420 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 424 | 358 | 302 | ranked 50 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cetingrad | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.3% | 5.5% | 4.6% | ranked 88 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 33.9% | 46.1% | 45.2% | ranked 514 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 242 | 29,920 | 1,262,193 | ranked 354 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 186 | 273 | 150 | ranked 210 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 55.8% | 40.5% | 55.5% | ranked 270 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cetingrad | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 11.7% | 6.9% | 6.5% | ranked 139 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Cetingrad | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.55 | 2.61 | 2.75 | ranked 401 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Cetingrad | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 32 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 25 | 3,511 | 158,685 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 20 | 32 | 35 | ranked 434 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 62 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 75 | 7,610 | 291,355 | ranked 459 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 59 | 70 | 72 | ranked 419 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.9 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 444 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 41 | 3,466 | 139,372 | ranked 381 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 32 | 32 | 28 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.0% | 18.9% | 13.0% | ranked 461 of 545 |
Cetingrad: 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
−13.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −18.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−19.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −22.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−4.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,589 € in 2025, compared with 4,407 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,585 € in 2025, compared with 7,322 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,648 € in 2025, compared with 3,623 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
242 in 2024, compared with 122 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2018, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Cetingrad?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Slunj13 km · 4,029
- Rakovica17 km · 2,426
- Vojnić18 km · 3,187
- Krnjak22 km · 1,244
- Gvozd23 km · 1,781
- Topusko24 km · 2,041
- Saborsko28 km · 410
- Barilović28 km · 2,604
All municipalities in Karlovac County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cetingrad?
Cetingrad has 1,263 residents (2025), ranking 462 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Cetingrad?
Cetingrad covers 4.3 km², with a density of 294 people per km².
Is the population of Cetingrad growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cetingrad went from 1,734 to 1,263, a change of −27.2%.
Where is Cetingrad?
Cetingrad is in Karlovac County. Latitude 45.161, longitude 15.737.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Cetingrad?
In Cetingrad, “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents” stands at −19.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 533 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.1 ‰.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Cetingrad?
In Cetingrad, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 1.4% (2021), ranking 526 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Which municipalities border Cetingrad?
The nearest to Cetingrad are Slunj (13 km), Rakovica (17 km), Vojnić (18 km), Krnjak (22 km), Gvozd (23 km).