Ribnik: population and statistics
Ribnik has a population of 315 (2025) across 5.6 km², or 56.3 people per km². It ranks 552 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −25.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 315 residents
- 5.6 km²
- 56 people/km²
Ribnik in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Karlovac County, Ribnik ranks No. 22 by population.
Average age of residents: 50.7 years in Ribnik, compared with an average of 46.2 years in Karlovac County and 44.3 years nationally.
Unemployment rate: 3.4% in Ribnik, compared with an average of 5.5% in Karlovac County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Ribnik over time
Ribnik had 424 residents in 2015 and 315 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 365 |
| 2021 | 354 |
| 2022 | 336 |
| 2023 | 325 |
| 2024 | 320 |
| 2025 | 315 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Karlovac County for “Average age of residents”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 784 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Žakanje (1,617 residents), 2.9 km away.
All indicators for Ribnik
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 | Ribnik | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 50.7 years | 46.2 | 44.8 | ||
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 27.6% | 24.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 8.3% | 12.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −15.6 ‰ | −8.3 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ||
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ||
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.0 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Ribnik | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 393 | 69,553 | 2,390,500 | ||
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,086 | 618 | 604 | ||
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 21.4% | 8.4% | 7.9% | ||
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 40.5% | 27.1% | 25.9% | ||
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 93.1 m² | 91.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ||
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 115 | 16,654 | ||
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 3.1 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ||
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.7% | 98.9% | 99.0% |
Energy
| Indicator | Ribnik | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.7% | 6.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 23.3% | 28.7% | 31.3% |
Economy
| Indicator | Ribnik | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.2% | 4.6% | 6.0% | ||
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 42.0% | 24.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.1% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ||
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,656 € | 9,306 € | 7,821 € | ||
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,779 € | 13,111 € | 11,010 € | ||
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,751 € | 6,700 € | 6,391 € | ||
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 327 | 463 | 456 | ||
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 343 | 358 | 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ribnik | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.4% | 5.5% | 4.6% | ||
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.1% | 46.1% | 45.2% | ||
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 7 | 29,920 | 1,262,193 | ||
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 22 | 273 | 150 | ||
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 73.4% | 40.5% | 55.5% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ribnik | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 4,046 | – | 9,381 | ||
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 10.6 | 6.0 | 1.6 | ||
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 8.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% |
Society
| Indicator | Ribnik | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.41 | 2.61 | 2.75 |
Education
| Indicator | Ribnik | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 32 | 1,794 | ||
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 3,511 | 158,685 | ||
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 32 | 35 | ||
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 0 | 62 | 1,925 | ||
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 0 | 7,610 | 291,355 | ||
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 70 | 72 | ||
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 7 | 3,466 | 139,372 | ||
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 22 | 32 | 28 | ||
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 13.9% | 18.9% | 13.0% |
Ribnik: 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
−15.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −32.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
3.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,656 € in 2025, compared with 4,051 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,779 € in 2025, compared with 9,057 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,751 € in 2025, compared with 2,973 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
7 in 2024, compared with 7 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
3,076 in 2021, compared with 2,436 in 2015
Where is Ribnik?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Žakanje2.9 km · 1,617
- Kamanje7.4 km · 809
- Netretić8.8 km · 2,330
- Ozalj11 km · 5,758
- Krašić15 km · 2,194
- Žumberak16 km · 538
- Duga Resa18 km · 10,008
- Karlovac18 km · 47,773
All municipalities in Karlovac County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ribnik?
Ribnik has 315 residents (2025), ranking 552 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Ribnik?
Ribnik covers 5.6 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Ribnik growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ribnik went from 424 to 315, a change of −25.7%.
Where is Ribnik?
Ribnik is in Karlovac County. Latitude 45.576, longitude 15.353.
Which municipalities border Ribnik?
The nearest to Ribnik are Žakanje (2.9 km), Kamanje (7.4 km), Netretić (8.8 km), Ozalj (11 km), Krašić (15 km).