Rakovica: population and statistics
Rakovica has a population of 2,426 (2025) across 2.1 km², or 1,155 people per km². It ranks 292 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,426 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 1,155 people/km²
Rakovica in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Karlovac County, Rakovica ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 5.1% in Rakovica, compared with an average of 24.3% in Karlovac County and 17.4% nationally.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 16.4% in Rakovica, compared with an average of 24.4% in Karlovac County and 22.4% nationally.
Population of Rakovica over time
Rakovica had 2,321 residents in 2015 and 2,426 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,250 |
| 2021 | 2,232 |
| 2022 | 2,271 |
| 2023 | 2,388 |
| 2024 | 2,393 |
| 2025 | 2,426 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Karlovac County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Karlovac County for “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 294 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.3 times the national average.
All indicators for Rakovica
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 | Rakovica | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.4 years | 46.2 | 44.8 | ranked 487 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 16.4% | 24.4% | 22.9% | ranked 534 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.6% | 12.9% | 13.7% | ranked 388 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) | 14.0 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 129 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 54 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rakovica | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,486 | 69,553 | 2,390,500 | ranked 333 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 666 | 618 | 604 | ranked 225 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 5.1% | 8.4% | 7.9% | ranked 326 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 35.6% | 27.1% | 25.9% | ranked 101 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 108.1 m² | 91.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 154 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 14 | 115 | 16,654 | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 17.6 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 136 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 | Rakovica | 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) | 19.6% | 28.7% | 31.3% | ranked 407 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rakovica | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 9.3% | 4.6% | 6.0% | ranked 194 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 5.1% | 24.3% | 19.5% | ranked 539 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 4.5% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 506 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,350 € | 9,306 € | 7,821 € | ranked 208 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,846 € | 13,111 € | 11,010 € | ranked 304 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,248 € | 6,700 € | 6,391 € | ranked 58 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 535 | 463 | 456 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 295 | 358 | 302 | ranked 302 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rakovica | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.3% | 5.5% | 4.6% | ranked 190 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 50.8% | 46.1% | 45.2% | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 331 | 29,920 | 1,262,193 | ranked 289 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 138 | 273 | 150 | ranked 298 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 51.8% | 40.5% | 55.5% | ranked 314 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rakovica | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 304,665 | – | 9,381 | ranked 73 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 134.4 | 6.0 | 1.6 | ranked 55 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 26.1% | 6.9% | 6.5% | ranked 25 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Rakovica | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.84 | 2.61 | 2.75 | ranked 219 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Rakovica | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 32 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 84 | 3,511 | 158,685 | ranked 275 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 35 | 32 | 35 | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 62 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 158 | 7,610 | 291,355 | ranked 308 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 65 | 70 | 72 | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.1 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 361 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 75 | 3,466 | 139,372 | ranked 241 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 31 | 32 | 28 | ranked 183 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 12.0% | 18.9% | 13.0% | ranked 296 of 545 |
Rakovica: 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 −13.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
14.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
16.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
14 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,350 € in 2025, compared with 5,953 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,846 € in 2025, compared with 7,692 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,248 € in 2025, compared with 4,685 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
331 in 2024, compared with 226 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
197,430 in 2021, compared with 184,206 in 2012
Where is Rakovica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Slunj12 km · 4,029
- Saborsko14 km · 410
- Plitvička Jezera15 km · 4,236
- Cetingrad17 km · 1,263
- Plaški23 km · 1,542
- Vrhovine26 km · 865
- Vojnić34 km · 3,187
- Josipdol34 km · 3,324
All municipalities in Karlovac County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rakovica?
Rakovica has 2,426 residents (2025), ranking 292 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Rakovica?
Rakovica covers 2.1 km², with a density of 1,155 people per km².
Is the population of Rakovica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rakovica went from 2,321 to 2,426, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Rakovica?
Rakovica is in Karlovac County. Latitude 45.017, longitude 15.650.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Rakovica?
In Rakovica, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 5.1% (2021), ranking 539 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Rakovica?
In Rakovica, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 16.4% (2021), ranking 534 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 22.9%.
Which municipalities border Rakovica?
The nearest to Rakovica are Slunj (12 km), Saborsko (14 km), Plitvička Jezera (15 km), Cetingrad (17 km), Plaški (23 km).