Koprivnica: population and statistics
Koprivnica has a population of 27,949 (2025) across 38.6 km², or 724 people per km². It ranks 19 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 27,949 residents
- 38.6 km²
- 724 people/km²
Koprivnica in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Koprivnica-Križevci County, Koprivnica ranks No. 1 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 86.4% in Koprivnica, compared with an average of 54.4% in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 41.3% nationally.
Population of Koprivnica over time
Koprivnica had 30,516 residents in 2015 and 27,949 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 28,729 |
| 2021 | 28,480 |
| 2022 | 28,233 |
| 2023 | 28,119 |
| 2024 | 27,997 |
| 2025 | 27,949 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Koprivnica-Križevci County for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Koprivnica-Križevci County for “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,406 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times the national average.
All indicators for Koprivnica
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 | Koprivnica | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.5 years | 44.2 | 44.8 | ranked 304 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.9% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 334 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.1% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 218 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −6.5 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 250 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | −2.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 254 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 298 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Koprivnica | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 15,346 | 58,204 | 2,390,500 | ranked 20 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 537 | 574 | 604 | ranked 348 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 10.1% | 14.8% | 7.9% | ranked 248 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 21.6% | 23.2% | 25.9% | ranked 379 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 103.0 m² | 107.8 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 234 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 90 | 177 | 16,654 | ranked 36 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 15.1 | 8.6 | 7.2 | ranked 152 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 97.5% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Koprivnica | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 86.4% | 54.4% | 12.8% | ranked 5 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 38.3% | 27.0% | 31.3% | ranked 218 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Koprivnica | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.4% | 11.5% | 6.0% | ranked 445 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 33.1% | 28.0% | 19.5% | ranked 85 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.9% | 8.4% | 9.0% | ranked 456 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 10,235 € | 8,238 € | 7,821 € | ranked 43 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,475 € | 11,590 € | 11,010 € | ranked 83 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,442 € | 6,259 € | 6,391 € | ranked 37 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 539 | 475 | 456 | ranked 71 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 314 | 294 | 302 | ranked 226 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Koprivnica | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.4% | 4.9% | 4.6% | ranked 279 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 50.6% | 47.0% | 45.2% | ranked 126 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 13,549 | 26,407 | 1,262,193 | ranked 17 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 484 | 267 | 150 | ranked 13 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 18.9% | 41.1% | 55.5% | ranked 513 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Koprivnica | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 17,476 | – | 9,381 | ranked 185 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.6 | ranked 259 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.9% | 4.5% | 6.5% | ranked 464 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Koprivnica | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.70 | 2.92 | 2.75 | ranked 302 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Koprivnica | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 19 | 56 | 1,794 | ranked 9 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 1,308 | 3,874 | 158,685 | ranked 21 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 47 | 39 | 35 | ranked 68 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 7 | 86 | 1,925 | ranked 46 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 2,228 | 7,732 | 291,355 | ranked 19 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 80 | 79 | 72 | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 11.3 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 17 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 1,162 | 3,249 | 139,372 | ranked 18 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 42 | 33 | 28 | ranked 31 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 26.2% | 16.7% | 13.0% | ranked 25 of 545 |
Koprivnica: 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
−6.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −7.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
4.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
90 in 2024, compared with 115 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
10,235 € in 2025, compared with 6,749 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,475 € in 2025, compared with 8,530 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,442 € in 2025, compared with 4,966 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
13,549 in 2024, compared with 13,078 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
9,994 in 2021, compared with 10,520 in 2012
Where is Koprivnica?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Koprivnica?
Koprivnica has 27,949 residents (2025), ranking 19 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Koprivnica?
Koprivnica covers 38.6 km², with a density of 724 people per km².
Is the population of Koprivnica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Koprivnica went from 30,516 to 27,949, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Koprivnica?
Koprivnica is in Koprivnica-Križevci County. Latitude 46.150, longitude 16.817.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Koprivnica?
In Koprivnica, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 86.4% (2021), ranking 5 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Koprivnica?
In Koprivnica, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 19 (2025/2026), ranking 9 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Which municipalities border Koprivnica?
The nearest to Koprivnica are Koprivnički Ivanec (5.6 km), Koprivnički Bregi (7.0 km), Peteranec (7.4 km), Rasinja (9.3 km), Drnje (9.3 km).