Hlebine: population and statistics
Hlebine has a population of 1,143 (2025) across 30.7 km², or 37.2 people per km². It ranks 482 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,143 residents
- 30.7 km²
- 37 people/km²
Hlebine in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Koprivnica-Križevci County, Hlebine ranks No. 23 by population.
Population of Hlebine over time
Hlebine had 1,296 residents in 2015 and 1,143 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,191 |
| 2021 | 1,180 |
| 2022 | 1,163 |
| 2023 | 1,149 |
| 2024 | 1,127 |
| 2025 | 1,143 |
Did you know?
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,300 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Koprivnički Bregi (1,952 residents), 4.9 km away.
All indicators for Hlebine
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 | Hlebine | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.8 years | 44.2 | 44.8 | ranked 379 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) | 16.7% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 30 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −19.5 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 521 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | −2.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 116 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.7 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 358 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hlebine | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 594 | 58,204 | 2,390,500 | ranked 528 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 503 | 574 | 604 | ranked 404 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 4.7% | 14.8% | 7.9% | ranked 332 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 30.5% | 23.2% | 25.9% | ranked 191 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 107.0 m² | 107.8 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 175 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) | 5.3 | 8.6 | 7.2 | ranked 343 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 92.7% | 97.5% | 99.0% | ranked 505 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hlebine | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 27.8% | 54.4% | 12.8% | ranked 210 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 16.8% | 27.0% | 31.3% | ranked 451 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hlebine | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 8.4% | 11.5% | 6.0% | ranked 214 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 38.8% | 28.0% | 19.5% | ranked 31 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.1% | 8.4% | 9.0% | ranked 327 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,201 € | 8,238 € | 7,821 € | ranked 499 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,294 € | 11,590 € | 11,010 € | ranked 400 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,973 € | 6,259 € | 6,391 € | ranked 357 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 390 | 475 | 456 | ranked 453 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 257 | 294 | 302 | ranked 471 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hlebine | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.8% | 4.9% | 4.6% | ranked 334 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 41.2% | 47.0% | 45.2% | ranked 398 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 24 | 26,407 | 1,262,193 | ranked 541 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 21 | 267 | 150 | ranked 542 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 76.3% | 41.1% | 55.5% | ranked 42 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hlebine | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.2% | 4.5% | 6.5% | ranked 445 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Hlebine | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.00 | 2.92 | 2.75 | ranked 137 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Hlebine | 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) | 49 | 3,874 | 158,685 | ranked 381 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) | 119 | 7,732 | 291,355 | ranked 381 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 104 | 79 | 72 | ranked 23 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.3 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 260 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 20 | 3,249 | 139,372 | ranked 489 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 17 | 33 | 28 | ranked 457 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.0% | 16.7% | 13.0% | ranked 461 of 545 |
Hlebine: 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
−19.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −17.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
14.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
1.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,201 € in 2025, compared with 4,072 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,294 € in 2025, compared with 6,872 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,973 € in 2025, compared with 3,635 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
24 in 2024, compared with 36 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2017, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Hlebine?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hlebine?
Hlebine has 1,143 residents (2025), ranking 482 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Hlebine?
Hlebine covers 30.7 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Hlebine growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hlebine went from 1,296 to 1,143, a change of −11.8%.
Where is Hlebine?
Hlebine is in Koprivnica-Križevci County. Latitude 46.154, longitude 16.966.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities: what is the figure for Hlebine?
In Hlebine, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities” stands at 24 (2024), ranking 541 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 364.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Hlebine?
In Hlebine, “Number of dwellings” stands at 594 (2021), ranking 528 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 1,867.
Which municipalities border Hlebine?
The nearest to Hlebine are Koprivnički Bregi (4.9 km), Molve (7.1 km), Peteranec (7.1 km), Drnje (7.2 km), Gola (8.2 km).