Gola: population and statistics
Gola has a population of 1,928 (2025) across 75.9 km², or 25.4 people per km². It ranks 349 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,928 residents
- 75.9 km²
- 25 people/km²
Gola in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Koprivnica-Križevci County, Gola ranks No. 13 by population.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: 68 in Gola, compared with an average of 39 in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 41 nationally.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 29.4% in Gola, compared with an average of 11.5% in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Gola over time
Gola had 2,251 residents in 2015 and 1,928 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,091 |
| 2021 | 2,055 |
| 2022 | 2,025 |
| 2023 | 1,999 |
| 2024 | 1,959 |
| 2025 | 1,928 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Koprivnica-Križevci County for “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”.
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,630 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hlebine, 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Gola
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 | Gola | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.8 years | 44.2 | 44.8 | ranked 467 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.1% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 435 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 16.0% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 50 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −10.7 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 408 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −9.9 ‰ | −2.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 487 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.1 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 463 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gola | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,009 | 58,204 | 2,390,500 | ranked 420 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 486 | 574 | 604 | ranked 434 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.2% | 14.8% | 7.9% | ranked 470 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 31.8% | 23.2% | 25.9% | ranked 164 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 115.1 m² | 107.8 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 63 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 177 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.6 | 8.6 | 7.2 | ranked 328 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 92.0% | 97.5% | 99.0% | ranked 520 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gola | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 20.3% | 54.4% | 12.8% | ranked 231 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 12.0% | 27.0% | 31.3% | ranked 494 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gola | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 29.4% | 11.5% | 6.0% | ranked 25 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 33.9% | 28.0% | 19.5% | ranked 74 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 4.7% | 8.4% | 9.0% | ranked 501 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,405 € | 8,238 € | 7,821 € | ranked 478 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,602 € | 11,590 € | 11,010 € | ranked 340 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,090 € | 6,259 € | 6,391 € | ranked 491 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 383 | 475 | 456 | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 289 | 294 | 302 | ranked 337 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gola | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.0% | 4.9% | 4.6% | ranked 249 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) | 356 | 26,407 | 1,262,193 | ranked 280 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 182 | 267 | 150 | ranked 219 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 36.3% | 41.1% | 55.5% | ranked 424 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gola | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.5% | 4.5% | 6.5% | ranked 500 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Gola | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.13 | 2.92 | 2.75 | ranked 84 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Gola | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 56 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 131 | 3,874 | 158,685 | ranked 201 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 68 | 39 | 35 | ranked 12 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 5 | 86 | 1,925 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 151 | 7,732 | 291,355 | ranked 321 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 78 | 79 | 72 | ranked 172 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.6 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 464 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 38 | 3,249 | 139,372 | ranked 400 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 20 | 33 | 28 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 5.4% | 16.7% | 13.0% | ranked 534 of 545 |
Gola: 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
−10.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−9.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −10.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−2.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,405 € in 2025, compared with 3,900 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,602 € in 2025, compared with 7,019 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,090 € in 2025, compared with 3,211 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
356 in 2024, compared with 157 in 2011
Where is Gola?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gola?
Gola has 1,928 residents (2025), ranking 349 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Gola?
Gola covers 75.9 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Gola growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gola went from 2,251 to 1,928, a change of −14.3%.
Where is Gola?
Gola is in Koprivnica-Križevci County. Latitude 46.200, longitude 17.050.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Gola?
In Gola, “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents” stands at 68 (2025/2026), ranking 12 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 35.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Gola?
In Gola, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 29.4% (2021), ranking 25 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Which municipalities border Gola?
The nearest to Gola are Hlebine (8.2 km), Molve (10 km), Drnje (11 km), Peteranec (12 km), Koprivnički Bregi (13 km).