Draganić: population and statistics
Draganić has a population of 2,619 (2025) across 72.5 km², or 36.1 people per km². It ranks 270 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,619 residents
- 72.5 km²
- 36 people/km²
Draganić in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Karlovac County, Draganić ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 75.4% in Draganić, compared with an average of 40.5% in Karlovac County and 33.9% nationally.
Population of Draganić over time
Draganić had 2,674 residents in 2015 and 2,619 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,569 |
| 2021 | 2,553 |
| 2022 | 2,573 |
| 2023 | 2,587 |
| 2024 | 2,602 |
| 2025 | 2,619 |
Did you know?
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,154 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jastrebarsko (15,261 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Draganić
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 | Draganić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.1 years | 46.2 | 44.8 | ranked 245 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 24.6% | 24.4% | 22.9% | ranked 187 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.2% | 12.9% | 13.7% | ranked 103 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −4.6 ‰ | −8.3 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 174 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 209 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 122 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Draganić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,519 | 69,553 | 2,390,500 | ranked 324 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 598 | 618 | 604 | ranked 282 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 16.0% | 8.4% | 7.9% | ranked 186 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.3% | 27.1% | 25.9% | ranked 287 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 107.9 m² | 91.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 158 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 11 | 115 | 16,654 | ranked 169 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.4 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 337 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.3% | 98.9% | 99.0% | ranked 329 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Draganić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.3% | 6.9% | 12.8% | ranked 481 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 27.8% | 28.7% | 31.3% | ranked 310 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Draganić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.7% | 4.6% | 6.0% | ranked 283 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 23.9% | 24.3% | 19.5% | ranked 185 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.5% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 245 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,409 € | 9,306 € | 7,821 € | ranked 199 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,472 € | 13,111 € | 11,010 € | ranked 85 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,462 € | 6,700 € | 6,391 € | ranked 251 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 456 | 463 | 456 | ranked 273 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 290 | 358 | 302 | ranked 329 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Draganić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.8% | 5.5% | 4.6% | ranked 263 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.1% | 46.1% | 45.2% | ranked 275 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 279 | 29,920 | 1,262,193 | ranked 320 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 107 | 273 | 150 | ranked 365 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 75.4% | 40.5% | 55.5% | ranked 53 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Draganić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 3,813 | – | 9,381 | ranked 241 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 1.5 | 6.0 | 1.6 | ranked 215 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.2% | 6.9% | 6.5% | ranked 283 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Draganić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.84 | 2.61 | 2.75 | ranked 219 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Draganić | 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) | 1 | 62 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 214 | 7,610 | 291,355 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 82 | 70 | 72 | ranked 124 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.6 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 165 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 47 | 3,466 | 139,372 | ranked 359 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 18 | 32 | 28 | ranked 441 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 14.5% | 18.9% | 13.0% | ranked 233 of 545 |
Draganić: 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
−4.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
6.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
10.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
11 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,409 € in 2025, compared with 5,390 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,472 € in 2025, compared with 8,365 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,462 € in 2025, compared with 4,190 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
279 in 2024, compared with 211 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
3,813 in 2019, compared with 3,427 in 2015
Where is Draganić?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Jastrebarsko8.4 km · 15,261
- Krašić8.5 km · 2,194
- Ozalj9.7 km · 5,758
- Karlovac12 km · 47,773
- Klinča Sela15 km · 5,297
- Žumberak16 km · 538
- Kamanje16 km · 809
- Netretić18 km · 2,330
All municipalities in Karlovac County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Draganić?
Draganić has 2,619 residents (2025), ranking 270 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Draganić?
Draganić covers 72.5 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Draganić growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Draganić went from 2,674 to 2,619, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Draganić?
Draganić is in Karlovac County. Latitude 45.600, longitude 15.600.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Draganić?
In Draganić, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 0 (2025/2026), ranking 494 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Draganić?
In Draganić, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 75.4% (2021), ranking 53 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Which municipalities border Draganić?
The nearest to Draganić are Jastrebarsko (8.4 km), Krašić (8.5 km), Ozalj (9.7 km), Karlovac (12 km), Klinča Sela (15 km).