Duga Resa: population and statistics
Duga Resa has a population of 10,008 (2025) across 60.9 km², or 164 people per km². It ranks 62 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,008 residents
- 60.9 km²
- 164 people/km²
Duga Resa in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Karlovac County, Duga Resa ranks No. 3 by population.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 11.7 in Duga Resa, compared with an average of 8.2 in Karlovac County and 8.4 nationally.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: −6.4 ‰ in Duga Resa, compared with an average of 0.3 ‰ in Karlovac County and 4.9 ‰ nationally.
Population of Duga Resa over time
Duga Resa had 10,700 residents in 2015 and 10,008 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,177 |
| 2021 | 10,204 |
| 2022 | 10,208 |
| 2023 | 10,167 |
| 2024 | 10,166 |
| 2025 | 10,008 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Karlovac County for “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”.
- Number 1 in Karlovac County for “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pay per employee”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,529 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Karlovac (47,773 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Duga Resa
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 | Duga Resa | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.1 years | 46.2 | 44.8 | ranked 172 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 24.0% | 24.4% | 22.9% | ranked 208 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.4% | 12.9% | 13.7% | ranked 308 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −8.6 ‰ | −8.3 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 344 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −9.3 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 480 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −6.4 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 525 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Duga Resa | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 5,430 | 69,553 | 2,390,500 | ranked 84 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 532 | 618 | 604 | ranked 356 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 9.4% | 8.4% | 7.9% | ranked 252 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 21.5% | 27.1% | 25.9% | ranked 384 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 92.9 m² | 91.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 401 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 18 | 115 | 16,654 | ranked 130 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.5 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 297 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.5% | 98.9% | 99.0% | ranked 191 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Duga Resa | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.6% | 6.9% | 12.8% | ranked 420 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 30.5% | 28.7% | 31.3% | ranked 282 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Duga Resa | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.8% | 4.6% | 6.0% | ranked 470 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 30.9% | 24.3% | 19.5% | ranked 103 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.1% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 387 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,478 € | 9,306 € | 7,821 € | ranked 87 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,893 € | 13,111 € | 11,010 € | ranked 41 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,067 € | 6,700 € | 6,391 € | ranked 96 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 501 | 463 | 456 | ranked 145 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 353 | 358 | 302 | ranked 125 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Duga Resa | 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) | 48.9% | 46.1% | 45.2% | ranked 170 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 2,143 | 29,920 | 1,262,193 | ranked 80 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 211 | 273 | 150 | ranked 177 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 61.8% | 40.5% | 55.5% | ranked 209 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Duga Resa | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 38,959 | – | 9,381 | ranked 154 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 3.8 | 6.0 | 1.6 | ranked 173 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | ranked 276 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Duga Resa | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.73 | 2.61 | 2.75 | ranked 277 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Duga Resa | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 32 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 348 | 3,511 | 158,685 | ranked 72 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 35 | 32 | 35 | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 62 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 749 | 7,610 | 291,355 | ranked 64 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 75 | 70 | 72 | ranked 218 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 11.7 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 13 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 398 | 3,466 | 139,372 | ranked 51 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 40 | 32 | 28 | ranked 47 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 19.1% | 18.9% | 13.0% | ranked 130 of 545 |
Duga Resa: 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
−8.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −10.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−9.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−6.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
18 in 2024, compared with 9 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,478 € in 2025, compared with 6,322 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,893 € in 2025, compared with 8,768 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,067 € in 2025, compared with 4,647 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
2,143 in 2024, compared with 1,861 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
34,090 in 2021, compared with 31,741 in 2012
Where is Duga Resa?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Karlovac6.9 km · 47,773
- Barilović8.6 km · 2,604
- Netretić9.4 km · 2,330
- Krnjak15 km · 1,244
- Generalski Stol15 km · 2,034
- Bosiljevo16 km · 1,002
- Ribnik18 km · 315
- Ozalj18 km · 5,758
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Duga Resa?
Duga Resa has 10,008 residents (2025), ranking 62 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Duga Resa?
Duga Resa covers 60.9 km², with a density of 164 people per km².
Is the population of Duga Resa growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Duga Resa went from 10,700 to 10,008, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Duga Resa?
Duga Resa is in Karlovac County. Latitude 45.447, longitude 15.496.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Duga Resa?
In Duga Resa, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 11.7 (2025/2026), ranking 13 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Duga Resa?
In Duga Resa, “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents” stands at −6.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 525 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.7 ‰.
Which municipalities border Duga Resa?
The nearest to Duga Resa are Karlovac (6.9 km), Barilović (8.6 km), Netretić (9.4 km), Krnjak (15 km), Generalski Stol (15 km).