Gornja Rijeka: population and statistics
Gornja Rijeka has a population of 1,482 (2025) across 32.6 km², or 45.5 people per km². It ranks 427 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,482 residents
- 32.6 km²
- 46 people/km²
Gornja Rijeka in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Koprivnica-Križevci County, Gornja Rijeka ranks No. 17 by population.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: 3.58 in Gornja Rijeka, compared with an average of 2.92 in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 2.70 nationally.
Share of employed residents in construction: 23.9% in Gornja Rijeka, compared with an average of 8.4% in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 7.7% nationally.
Population of Gornja Rijeka over time
Gornja Rijeka had 1,679 residents in 2015 and 1,482 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,590 |
| 2021 | 1,546 |
| 2022 | 1,523 |
| 2023 | 1,514 |
| 2024 | 1,503 |
| 2025 | 1,482 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Koprivnica-Križevci County for “Share of employed residents in construction”.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,566 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Visoko, 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Gornja Rijeka
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 | Gornja Rijeka | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 41.7 years | 44.2 | 44.8 | ranked 508 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.6% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 464 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) | −7.3 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 289 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −8.1 ‰ | −2.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 467 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.0 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 342 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gornja Rijeka | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 725 | 58,204 | 2,390,500 | ranked 495 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 465 | 574 | 604 | ranked 469 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 16.3% | 14.8% | 7.9% | ranked 183 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.4% | 23.2% | 25.9% | ranked 335 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 100.3 m² | 107.8 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 274 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 177 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.3 | 8.6 | 7.2 | ranked 343 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 87.4% | 97.5% | 99.0% | ranked 540 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gornja Rijeka | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 0.7% | 54.4% | 12.8% | ranked 538 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 13.3% | 27.0% | 31.3% | ranked 484 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gornja Rijeka | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 12.3% | 11.5% | 6.0% | ranked 147 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 21.4% | 28.0% | 19.5% | ranked 227 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 23.9% | 8.4% | 9.0% | ranked 5 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,384 € | 8,238 € | 7,821 € | ranked 482 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,034 € | 11,590 € | 11,010 € | ranked 266 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,985 € | 6,259 € | 6,391 € | ranked 497 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 431 | 475 | 456 | ranked 348 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 215 | 294 | 302 | ranked 534 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gornja Rijeka | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.5% | 4.9% | 4.6% | ranked 364 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 46.0% | 47.0% | 45.2% | ranked 245 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 175 | 26,407 | 1,262,193 | ranked 411 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 116 | 267 | 150 | ranked 342 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 65.1% | 41.1% | 55.5% | ranked 166 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gornja Rijeka | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 0 | – | 9,381 | ranked 313 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.8% | 4.5% | 6.5% | ranked 319 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Gornja Rijeka | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.58 | 2.92 | 2.75 | ranked 6 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Gornja Rijeka | 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) | 65 | 3,874 | 158,685 | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 44 | 39 | 35 | ranked 109 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 86 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 140 | 7,732 | 291,355 | ranked 339 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 94 | 79 | 72 | ranked 44 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.8 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 388 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 53 | 3,249 | 139,372 | ranked 329 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 36 | 33 | 28 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 5.8% | 16.7% | 13.0% | ranked 528 of 545 |
Gornja Rijeka: 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
−7.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −15.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−8.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 2.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,384 € in 2025, compared with 3,577 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,034 € in 2025, compared with 7,191 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,985 € in 2025, compared with 3,028 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
175 in 2024, compared with 98 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Gornja Rijeka?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Visoko5.5 km · 1,276
- Kalnik6.0 km · 1,070
- Sveti Petar Orehovec6.1 km · 3,770
- Ljubešćica6.3 km · 1,632
- Novi Marof7.7 km · 11,396
- Breznički Hum9.0 km · 1,102
- Breznica10 km · 1,900
- Varaždinske Toplice11 km · 5,556
All municipalities in Koprivnica-Križevci County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gornja Rijeka?
Gornja Rijeka has 1,482 residents (2025), ranking 427 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Gornja Rijeka?
Gornja Rijeka covers 32.6 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Gornja Rijeka growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gornja Rijeka went from 1,679 to 1,482, a change of −11.7%.
Where is Gornja Rijeka?
Gornja Rijeka is in Koprivnica-Križevci County. Latitude 46.110, longitude 16.390.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Gornja Rijeka?
In Gornja Rijeka, “Average household size in occupied dwellings” stands at 3.58 (2021), ranking 6 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 2.75.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Gornja Rijeka?
In Gornja Rijeka, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 23.9% (2021), ranking 5 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Which municipalities border Gornja Rijeka?
The nearest to Gornja Rijeka are Visoko (5.5 km), Kalnik (6.0 km), Sveti Petar Orehovec (6.1 km), Ljubešćica (6.3 km), Novi Marof (7.7 km).