Ferdinandovac: population and statistics
Ferdinandovac has a population of 1,268 (2025) across 49.7 km², or 25.5 people per km². It ranks 459 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,268 residents
- 49.7 km²
- 26 people/km²
Ferdinandovac in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Koprivnica-Križevci County, Ferdinandovac ranks No. 20 by population.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 0.8 in Ferdinandovac, compared with an average of 8.6 in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 19.1 nationally.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: 105 in Ferdinandovac, compared with an average of 79 in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 75 nationally.
Population of Ferdinandovac over time
Ferdinandovac had 1,597 residents in 2015 and 1,268 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,438 |
| 2021 | 1,408 |
| 2022 | 1,361 |
| 2023 | 1,332 |
| 2024 | 1,300 |
| 2025 | 1,268 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,961 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Novo Virje, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kloštar Podravski (2,649 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Ferdinandovac
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 | Ferdinandovac | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.5 years | 44.2 | 44.8 | ranked 210 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.5% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 295 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.1% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 340 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.8 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 134 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −15.8 ‰ | −2.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 524 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 261 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ferdinandovac | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 757 | 58,204 | 2,390,500 | ranked 488 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 535 | 574 | 604 | ranked 351 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 3.0% | 14.8% | 7.9% | ranked 380 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 33.2% | 23.2% | 25.9% | ranked 140 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 121.5 m² | 107.8 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 16 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 177 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.8 | 8.6 | 7.2 | ranked 534 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.1% | 97.5% | 99.0% | ranked 346 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ferdinandovac | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 43.9% | 54.4% | 12.8% | ranked 159 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 16.7% | 27.0% | 31.3% | ranked 452 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ferdinandovac | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 28.1% | 11.5% | 6.0% | ranked 30 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 25.4% | 28.0% | 19.5% | ranked 161 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.0% | 8.4% | 9.0% | ranked 491 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,626 € | 8,238 € | 7,821 € | ranked 458 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,119 € | 11,590 € | 11,010 € | ranked 252 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,381 € | 6,259 € | 6,391 € | ranked 455 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 372 | 475 | 456 | ranked 490 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 321 | 294 | 302 | ranked 206 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ferdinandovac | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.0% | 4.9% | 4.6% | ranked 126 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.9% | 47.0% | 45.2% | ranked 316 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 123 | 26,407 | 1,262,193 | ranked 457 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 95 | 267 | 150 | ranked 404 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 51.7% | 41.1% | 55.5% | ranked 316 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ferdinandovac | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.3% | 4.5% | 6.5% | ranked 440 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Ferdinandovac | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.94 | 2.92 | 2.75 | ranked 173 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Ferdinandovac | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 56 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 54 | 3,874 | 158,685 | ranked 367 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 43 | 39 | 35 | ranked 129 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 86 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 133 | 7,732 | 291,355 | ranked 350 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 105 | 79 | 72 | ranked 20 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.8 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 307 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 40 | 3,249 | 139,372 | ranked 387 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 32 | 33 | 28 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 11.0% | 16.7% | 13.0% | ranked 331 of 545 |
Ferdinandovac: 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
−3.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −21.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−15.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,626 € in 2025, compared with 4,101 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,119 € in 2025, compared with 7,360 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,381 € in 2025, compared with 3,257 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
123 in 2024, compared with 97 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2018, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Ferdinandovac?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ferdinandovac?
Ferdinandovac has 1,268 residents (2025), ranking 459 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Ferdinandovac?
Ferdinandovac covers 49.7 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Ferdinandovac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ferdinandovac went from 1,597 to 1,268, a change of −20.6%.
Where is Ferdinandovac?
Ferdinandovac is in Koprivnica-Križevci County. Latitude 46.061, longitude 17.191.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Ferdinandovac?
In Ferdinandovac, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 0.8 (2024), ranking 534 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Ferdinandovac?
In Ferdinandovac, “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents” stands at 105 (2025/2026), ranking 20 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 72.
Which municipalities border Ferdinandovac?
The nearest to Ferdinandovac are Novo Virje (5.0 km), Podravske Sesvete (7.0 km), Kalinovac (7.5 km), Kloštar Podravski (8.9 km), Đurđevac (10 km).