Plaški: population and statistics
Plaški has a population of 1,542 (2025) across 156.5 km², or 9.9 people per km². It ranks 420 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,542 residents
- 156.5 km²
- 10 people/km²
Plaški in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Karlovac County, Plaški ranks No. 14 by population.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: 29.9% in Plaški, compared with an average of 46.1% in Karlovac County and 49.1% nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 0.6% in Plaški, compared with an average of 6.9% in Karlovac County and 41.3% nationally.
Population of Plaški over time
Plaški had 1,846 residents in 2015 and 1,542 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,682 |
| 2021 | 1,640 |
| 2022 | 1,601 |
| 2023 | 1,596 |
| 2024 | 1,579 |
| 2025 | 1,542 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Karlovac County for “Unemployment rate”.
- Number 1 in Karlovac County for “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pension per pensioner”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,919 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.4 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Plaški
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 | Plaški | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 47.1 years | 46.2 | 44.8 | ranked 115 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 28.6% | 24.4% | 22.9% | ranked 87 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.8% | 12.9% | 13.7% | ranked 130 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −13.3 ‰ | −8.3 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 465 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.5 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 408 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 109 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plaški | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,465 | 69,553 | 2,390,500 | ranked 336 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 888 | 618 | 604 | ranked 125 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 7.9% | 8.4% | 7.9% | ranked 273 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 44.0% | 27.1% | 25.9% | ranked 38 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 82.9 m² | 91.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 505 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 115 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 3.2 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 432 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.1% | 98.9% | 99.0% | ranked 346 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Plaški | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 0.6% | 6.9% | 12.8% | ranked 540 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 2.7% | 28.7% | 31.3% | ranked 539 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plaški | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 21.2% | 4.6% | 6.0% | ranked 62 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 13.6% | 24.3% | 19.5% | ranked 389 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 15.0% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 60 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,847 € | 9,306 € | 7,821 € | ranked 520 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,525 € | 13,111 € | 11,010 € | ranked 484 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,185 € | 6,700 € | 6,391 € | ranked 529 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 359 | 463 | 456 | ranked 507 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 492 | 358 | 302 | ranked 20 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plaški | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 15.0% | 5.5% | 4.6% | ranked 15 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 29.9% | 46.1% | 45.2% | ranked 536 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 109 | 29,920 | 1,262,193 | ranked 466 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 69 | 273 | 150 | ranked 469 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 45.5% | 40.5% | 55.5% | ranked 364 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Plaški | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 3,765 | – | 9,381 | ranked 242 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 2.3 | 6.0 | 1.6 | ranked 196 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 10.0% | 6.9% | 6.5% | ranked 163 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Plaški | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.35 | 2.61 | 2.75 | ranked 494 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Plaški | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 32 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 82 | 3,511 | 158,685 | ranked 281 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 53 | 32 | 35 | ranked 35 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 62 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 134 | 7,610 | 291,355 | ranked 348 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 87 | 70 | 72 | ranked 92 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.2 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 354 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) | 12 | 32 | 28 | ranked 514 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.5% | 18.9% | 13.0% | ranked 355 of 545 |
Plaški: 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
−13.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −25.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−4.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −47.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
11.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −27.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,847 € in 2025, compared with 3,326 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,525 € in 2025, compared with 5,559 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,185 € in 2025, compared with 3,069 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
109 in 2024, compared with 163 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
3,839 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Plaški?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Josipdol13 km · 3,324
- Saborsko14 km · 410
- Slunj17 km · 4,029
- Tounj19 km · 986
- Brinje21 km · 2,303
- Ogulin23 km · 11,993
- Rakovica23 km · 2,426
- Otočac26 km · 8,026
All municipalities in Karlovac County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plaški?
Plaški has 1,542 residents (2025), ranking 420 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Plaški?
Plaški covers 156.5 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Plaški growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Plaški went from 1,846 to 1,542, a change of −16.5%.
Where is Plaški?
Plaški is in Karlovac County. Latitude 45.083, longitude 15.367.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: what is the figure for Plaški?
In Plaški, “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over” stands at 29.9% (2021), ranking 536 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Plaški?
In Plaški, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 0.6% (2021), ranking 540 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Which municipalities border Plaški?
The nearest to Plaški are Josipdol (13 km), Saborsko (14 km), Slunj (17 km), Tounj (19 km), Brinje (21 km).