Netretić: population and statistics
Netretić has a population of 2,330 (2025) across 1.2 km², or 1,942 people per km². It ranks 303 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,330 residents
- 1.2 km²
- 1,942 people/km²
Netretić in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Karlovac County, Netretić ranks No. 11 by population.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: −9.4 ‰ in Netretić, compared with an average of 0.3 ‰ in Karlovac County and 4.9 ‰ nationally.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 2.4 in Netretić, compared with an average of 8.2 in Karlovac County and 8.4 nationally.
Population of Netretić over time
Netretić had 2,662 residents in 2015 and 2,330 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,474 |
| 2021 | 2,416 |
| 2022 | 2,382 |
| 2023 | 2,389 |
| 2024 | 2,369 |
| 2025 | 2,330 |
Did you know?
- “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 168 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ribnik, 8.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Duga Resa (10,008 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Netretić
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 | Netretić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 47.6 years | 46.2 | 44.8 | ranked 99 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 25.5% | 24.4% | 22.9% | ranked 157 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) | −13.9 ‰ | −8.3 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 474 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.3 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 407 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −9.4 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 536 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Netretić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,947 | 69,553 | 2,390,500 | ranked 261 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 798 | 618 | 604 | ranked 161 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 16.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | ranked 179 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 39.7% | 27.1% | 25.9% | ranked 59 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 90.3 m² | 91.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 447 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 3 | 115 | 16,654 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 7.2 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 270 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.1% | 98.9% | 99.0% | ranked 452 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Netretić | 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) | 18.8% | 28.7% | 31.3% | ranked 419 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Netretić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.7% | 4.6% | 6.0% | ranked 431 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 33.6% | 24.3% | 19.5% | ranked 80 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 13.2% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 91 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,190 € | 9,306 € | 7,821 € | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,947 € | 13,111 € | 11,010 € | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,088 € | 6,700 € | 6,391 € | ranked 339 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 464 | 463 | 456 | ranked 248 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 349 | 358 | 302 | ranked 138 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Netretić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.7% | 5.5% | 4.6% | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.2% | 46.1% | 45.2% | ranked 271 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 212 | 29,920 | 1,262,193 | ranked 377 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 89 | 273 | 150 | ranked 418 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 77.0% | 40.5% | 55.5% | ranked 32 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Netretić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 10,078 | – | 9,381 | ranked 207 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 4.0 | 6.0 | 1.6 | ranked 171 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.0% | 6.9% | 6.5% | ranked 301 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Netretić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.82 | 2.61 | 2.75 | ranked 230 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Netretić | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 32 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 87 | 3,511 | 158,685 | ranked 268 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 37 | 32 | 35 | ranked 227 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 62 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 121 | 7,610 | 291,355 | ranked 376 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 52 | 70 | 72 | ranked 453 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 2.4 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 509 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 33 | 3,466 | 139,372 | ranked 426 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) | 9.8% | 18.9% | 13.0% | ranked 385 of 545 |
Netretić: 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
−13.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −11.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−4.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−9.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
3 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,190 € in 2025, compared with 5,333 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,947 € in 2025, compared with 8,477 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,088 € in 2025, compared with 4,016 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
212 in 2024, compared with 146 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
5,607 in 2021, compared with 3,607 in 2015
Where is Netretić?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Ribnik8.8 km · 315
- Duga Resa9.4 km · 10,008
- Karlovac11 km · 47,773
- Žakanje12 km · 1,617
- Ozalj13 km · 5,758
- Kamanje14 km · 809
- Bosiljevo15 km · 1,002
- Krašić18 km · 2,194
All municipalities in Karlovac County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Netretić?
Netretić has 2,330 residents (2025), ranking 303 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Netretić?
Netretić covers 1.2 km², with a density of 1,942 people per km².
Is the population of Netretić growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Netretić went from 2,662 to 2,330, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Netretić?
Netretić is in Karlovac County. Latitude 45.509, longitude 15.413.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Netretić?
In Netretić, “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents” stands at −9.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 536 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.7 ‰.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Netretić?
In Netretić, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 2.4 (2025/2026), ranking 509 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Which municipalities border Netretić?
The nearest to Netretić are Ribnik (8.8 km), Duga Resa (9.4 km), Karlovac (11 km), Žakanje (12 km), Ozalj (13 km).