Žakanje: population and statistics
Žakanje has a population of 1,617 (2025) across 44.7 km², or 36.2 people per km². It ranks 409 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,617 residents
- 44.7 km²
- 36 people/km²
Žakanje in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Karlovac County, Žakanje ranks No. 13 by population.
Employees with pay per 1,000 residents: 285 in Žakanje, compared with an average of 463 in Karlovac County and 500 nationally.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: 121.1 m² in Žakanje, compared with an average of 91.5 m² in Karlovac County and 92.6 m² nationally.
Population of Žakanje over time
Žakanje had 1,843 residents in 2015 and 1,617 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,736 |
| 2021 | 1,730 |
| 2022 | 1,693 |
| 2023 | 1,676 |
| 2024 | 1,647 |
| 2025 | 1,617 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Karlovac County for “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”.
- Number 1 in Karlovac County for “Average household size in occupied dwellings”.
- “Employees with pay per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,261 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Žakanje
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 | Žakanje | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.0 years | 46.2 | 44.8 | ranked 363 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.4% | 24.4% | 22.9% | ranked 473 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.3% | 12.9% | 13.7% | ranked 184 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.1 ‰ | −8.3 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 360 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −10.5 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.5 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 477 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Žakanje | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 944 | 69,553 | 2,390,500 | ranked 438 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 545 | 618 | 604 | ranked 341 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 11.9% | 8.4% | 7.9% | ranked 227 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 31.1% | 27.1% | 25.9% | ranked 176 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 121.1 m² | 91.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 21 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) | 3.0 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 442 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.3% | 98.9% | 99.0% | ranked 228 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Žakanje | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.0% | 6.9% | 12.8% | ranked 454 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 39.2% | 28.7% | 31.3% | ranked 212 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Žakanje | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.9% | 4.6% | 6.0% | ranked 421 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 45.2% | 24.3% | 19.5% | ranked 11 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.3% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 191 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,547 € | 9,306 € | 7,821 € | ranked 464 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 13,094 € | 13,111 € | 11,010 € | ranked 33 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,878 € | 6,700 € | 6,391 € | ranked 505 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 285 | 463 | 456 | ranked 542 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 263 | 358 | 302 | ranked 449 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Žakanje | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.2% | 5.5% | 4.6% | ranked 293 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) | 233 | 29,920 | 1,262,193 | ranked 359 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 141 | 273 | 150 | ranked 291 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 70.5% | 40.5% | 55.5% | ranked 104 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Žakanje | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.8% | 6.9% | 6.5% | ranked 477 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Žakanje | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.23 | 2.61 | 2.75 | ranked 49 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Žakanje | Karlovac County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 32 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 59 | 3,511 | 158,685 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 36 | 32 | 35 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 62 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 143 | 7,610 | 291,355 | ranked 331 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 88 | 70 | 72 | ranked 82 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.8 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 229 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 23 | 3,466 | 139,372 | ranked 476 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) | 15.5% | 18.9% | 13.0% | ranked 212 of 545 |
Žakanje: 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
−9.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −11.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−10.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 1.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−2.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,547 € in 2025, compared with 4,190 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
13,094 € in 2025, compared with 9,027 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,878 € in 2025, compared with 3,102 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
233 in 2024, compared with 169 in 2011
Where is Žakanje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Ribnik2.9 km · 315
- Kamanje5.8 km · 809
- Ozalj11 km · 5,758
- Netretić12 km · 2,330
- Žumberak15 km · 538
- Krašić15 km · 2,194
- Draganić20 km · 2,619
- Karlovac21 km · 47,773
All municipalities in Karlovac County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Žakanje?
Žakanje has 1,617 residents (2025), ranking 409 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Žakanje?
Žakanje covers 44.7 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Žakanje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Žakanje went from 1,843 to 1,617, a change of −12.3%.
Where is Žakanje?
Žakanje is in Karlovac County. Latitude 45.600, longitude 15.340.
Employees with pay per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Žakanje?
In Žakanje, “Employees with pay per 1,000 residents” stands at 285 (2025), ranking 542 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 456.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: what is the figure for Žakanje?
In Žakanje, “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling” stands at 121.1 m² (2021), ranking 21 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 100.4 m².
Which municipalities border Žakanje?
The nearest to Žakanje are Ribnik (2.9 km), Kamanje (5.8 km), Ozalj (11 km), Netretić (12 km), Žumberak (15 km).