Krnjak: population and statistics
Krnjak has a population of 1,244 (2025) across 111.8 km², or 11.1 people per km². It ranks 467 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −19.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,244 residents
- 111.8 km²
- 11 people/km²
Krnjak in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Karlovac County, Krnjak ranks No. 17 by population.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: −25.1 ‰ in Krnjak, compared with an average of −8.3 ‰ in Karlovac County and −4.9 ‰ nationally.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: 3,943 € in Krnjak, compared with an average of 6,700 € in Karlovac County and 7,010 € nationally.
Population of Krnjak over time
Krnjak had 1,548 residents in 2015 and 1,244 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,352 |
| 2021 | 1,362 |
| 2022 | 1,331 |
| 2023 | 1,308 |
| 2024 | 1,275 |
| 2025 | 1,244 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Karlovac County for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pension per pensioner”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,658 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Barilović (2,604 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Krnjak
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 | Krnjak | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 50.6 years | 46.2 | 44.8 | ranked 24 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 33.9% | 24.4% | 22.9% | ranked 24 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 10.0% | 12.9% | 13.7% | ranked 516 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −25.1 ‰ | −8.3 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 538 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.0 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 328 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.8 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 393 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Krnjak | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,160 | 69,553 | 2,390,500 | ranked 391 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 871 | 618 | 604 | ranked 131 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) | 33.5% | 27.1% | 25.9% | ranked 134 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 91.8 m² | 91.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 417 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) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 301 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 94.2% | 98.9% | 99.0% | ranked 495 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Krnjak | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 1.3% | 6.9% | 12.8% | ranked 529 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 5.3% | 28.7% | 31.3% | ranked 524 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Krnjak | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 17.6% | 4.6% | 6.0% | ranked 82 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 21.5% | 24.3% | 19.5% | ranked 224 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 14.4% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 70 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,358 € | 9,306 € | 7,821 € | ranked 484 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,781 € | 13,111 € | 11,010 € | ranked 468 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 3,943 € | 6,700 € | 6,391 € | ranked 538 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 387 | 463 | 456 | ranked 460 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 512 | 358 | 302 | ranked 15 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Krnjak | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | ranked 133 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 34.1% | 46.1% | 45.2% | ranked 512 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 127 | 29,920 | 1,262,193 | ranked 450 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 100 | 273 | 150 | ranked 388 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 50.4% | 40.5% | 55.5% | ranked 332 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Krnjak | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 0 | – | 9,381 | ranked 313 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.0 | 6.0 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 8.6% | 6.9% | 6.5% | ranked 187 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Krnjak | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.43 | 2.61 | 2.75 | ranked 457 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Krnjak | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 32 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 19 | 3,511 | 158,685 | ranked 462 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 15 | 32 | 35 | ranked 456 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 62 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 68 | 7,610 | 291,355 | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 55 | 70 | 72 | ranked 441 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 2.7 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 497 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 18 | 3,466 | 139,372 | ranked 495 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 14 | 32 | 28 | ranked 490 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.7% | 18.9% | 13.0% | ranked 437 of 545 |
Krnjak: 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
−25.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −18.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
0.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −20.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −21.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,358 € in 2025, compared with 4,121 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,781 € in 2025, compared with 5,470 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
3,943 € in 2025, compared with 2,726 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
127 in 2024, compared with 101 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2019, compared with 128 in 2012
Where is Krnjak?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Barilović6.4 km · 2,604
- Vojnić7.3 km · 3,187
- Duga Resa15 km · 10,008
- Generalski Stol17 km · 2,034
- Karlovac18 km · 47,773
- Gvozd21 km · 1,781
- Cetingrad22 km · 1,263
- Tounj23 km · 986
All municipalities in Karlovac County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Krnjak?
Krnjak has 1,244 residents (2025), ranking 467 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Krnjak?
Krnjak covers 111.8 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Krnjak growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Krnjak went from 1,548 to 1,244, a change of −19.6%.
Where is Krnjak?
Krnjak is in Karlovac County. Latitude 45.335, longitude 15.599.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Krnjak?
In Krnjak, “Natural change per 1,000 residents” stands at −25.1 ‰ (2024), ranking 538 of 546 municipalities; the national median is −6.8 ‰.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: what is the figure for Krnjak?
In Krnjak, “Average annual net pension per pensioner” stands at 3,943 € (2025), ranking 538 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 6,391 €.
Which municipalities border Krnjak?
The nearest to Krnjak are Barilović (6.4 km), Vojnić (7.3 km), Duga Resa (15 km), Generalski Stol (17 km), Karlovac (18 km).