Tounj: population and statistics
Tounj has a population of 986 (2025) across 12.0 km², or 82.2 people per km². It ranks 503 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 986 residents
- 12.0 km²
- 82 people/km²
Tounj in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Karlovac County, Tounj ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: 4.7% in Tounj, compared with an average of 18.9% in Karlovac County and 24.3% nationally.
Population of Tounj over time
Tounj had 1,073 residents in 2015 and 986 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,009 |
| 2021 | 1,005 |
| 2022 | 991 |
| 2023 | 984 |
| 2024 | 976 |
| 2025 | 986 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Karlovac County for “Share of employed residents in construction”.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,681 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Josipdol (3,324 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Tounj
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 | Tounj | 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) | 27.4% | 24.4% | 22.9% | ranked 106 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.5% | 12.9% | 13.7% | ranked 396 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −17.4 ‰ | −8.3 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 509 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 125 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 146 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tounj | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,015 | 69,553 | 2,390,500 | ranked 416 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,013 | 618 | 604 | ranked 92 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 9.4% | 8.4% | 7.9% | ranked 252 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 48.4% | 27.1% | 25.9% | ranked 24 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 81.3 m² | 91.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 519 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 115 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 3.1 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 439 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.0% | 98.9% | 99.0% | ranked 456 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tounj | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.4% | 6.9% | 12.8% | ranked 479 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 10.9% | 28.7% | 31.3% | ranked 503 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tounj | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.5% | 4.6% | 6.0% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 18.9% | 24.3% | 19.5% | ranked 285 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 20.1% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 14 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,139 € | 9,306 € | 7,821 € | ranked 386 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,575 € | 13,111 € | 11,010 € | ranked 193 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,851 € | 6,700 € | 6,391 € | ranked 144 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 356 | 463 | 456 | ranked 514 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 392 | 358 | 302 | ranked 73 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tounj | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.5% | 5.5% | 4.6% | ranked 109 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 36.8% | 46.1% | 45.2% | ranked 487 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 6 | 29,920 | 1,262,193 | ranked 546 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6 | 273 | 150 | ranked 546 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 70.9% | 40.5% | 55.5% | ranked 96 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tounj | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 2,126 | – | 9,381 | ranked 271 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 2.1 | 6.0 | 1.6 | ranked 202 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 10.8% | 6.9% | 6.5% | ranked 153 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Tounj | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.37 | 2.61 | 2.75 | ranked 487 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Tounj | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 32 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 3,511 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 32 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 62 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 66 | 7,610 | 291,355 | ranked 472 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 67 | 70 | 72 | ranked 331 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) | 21 | 3,466 | 139,372 | ranked 486 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 21 | 32 | 28 | ranked 395 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 4.7% | 18.9% | 13.0% | ranked 541 of 545 |
Tounj: 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
−17.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −13.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
14.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
8.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,139 € in 2025, compared with 4,521 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,575 € in 2025, compared with 7,558 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,851 € in 2025, compared with 4,459 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
6 in 2024, compared with 135 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
2,819 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Tounj?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Josipdol7.8 km · 3,324
- Ogulin8.1 km · 11,993
- Generalski Stol11 km · 2,034
- Bosiljevo16 km · 1,002
- Plaški19 km · 1,542
- Barilović22 km · 2,604
- Krnjak23 km · 1,244
- Vrbovsko23 km · 3,627
All municipalities in Karlovac County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tounj?
Tounj has 986 residents (2025), ranking 503 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Tounj?
Tounj covers 12.0 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Tounj growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tounj went from 1,073 to 986, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Tounj?
Tounj is in Karlovac County. Latitude 45.253, longitude 15.326.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities: what is the figure for Tounj?
In Tounj, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities” stands at 6 (2024), ranking 546 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 364.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: what is the figure for Tounj?
In Tounj, “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education” stands at 4.7% (2021), ranking 541 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.0%.
Which municipalities border Tounj?
The nearest to Tounj are Josipdol (7.8 km), Ogulin (8.1 km), Generalski Stol (11 km), Bosiljevo (16 km), Plaški (19 km).