Legrad: population and statistics
Legrad has a population of 1,811 (2025) across 62.2 km², or 29.1 people per km². It ranks 372 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,811 residents
- 62.2 km²
- 29 people/km²
Legrad in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Koprivnica-Križevci County, Legrad ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: 2.6% in Legrad, compared with an average of 4.5% in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 8.1% nationally.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 41.0% in Legrad, compared with an average of 28.0% in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 17.4% nationally.
Population of Legrad over time
Legrad had 2,059 residents in 2015 and 1,811 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,912 |
| 2021 | 1,919 |
| 2022 | 1,891 |
| 2023 | 1,862 |
| 2024 | 1,808 |
| 2025 | 1,811 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Koprivnica-Križevci County for “Average age of residents”.
- Number 1 in Koprivnica-Križevci County for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,711 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Legrad
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 | Legrad | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 48.8 years | 44.2 | 44.8 | ranked 57 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 30.2% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 57 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.0% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 433 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −17.1 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 507 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | −2.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 160 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 246 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Legrad | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,580 | 58,204 | 2,390,500 | ranked 311 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 825 | 574 | 604 | ranked 147 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 25.8% | 14.8% | 7.9% | ranked 95 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.9% | 23.2% | 25.9% | ranked 273 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 100.6 m² | 107.8 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 268 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 4 | 177 | 16,654 | ranked 255 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 11.6 | 8.6 | 7.2 | ranked 182 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 94.5% | 97.5% | 99.0% | ranked 492 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Legrad | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 40.8% | 54.4% | 12.8% | ranked 174 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 18.9% | 27.0% | 31.3% | ranked 417 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Legrad | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 8.3% | 11.5% | 6.0% | ranked 216 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 41.0% | 28.0% | 19.5% | ranked 22 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.4% | 8.4% | 9.0% | ranked 187 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,925 € | 8,238 € | 7,821 € | ranked 416 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,547 € | 11,590 € | 11,010 € | ranked 357 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,187 € | 6,259 € | 6,391 € | ranked 481 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 412 | 475 | 456 | ranked 403 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 361 | 294 | 302 | ranked 111 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Legrad | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.8% | 4.9% | 4.6% | ranked 172 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 41.6% | 47.0% | 45.2% | ranked 384 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 132 | 26,407 | 1,262,193 | ranked 448 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 73 | 267 | 150 | ranked 462 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 67.0% | 41.1% | 55.5% | ranked 148 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Legrad | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 2.6% | 4.5% | 6.5% | ranked 531 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Legrad | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.50 | 2.92 | 2.75 | ranked 419 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Legrad | 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) | 61 | 3,874 | 158,685 | ranked 340 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 39 | 35 | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 86 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 116 | 7,732 | 291,355 | ranked 389 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 64 | 79 | 72 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.1 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 430 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 25 | 3,249 | 139,372 | ranked 466 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 14 | 33 | 28 | ranked 490 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.3% | 16.7% | 13.0% | ranked 412 of 545 |
Legrad: 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
−17.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −21.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
11.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −10.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 7 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,925 € in 2025, compared with 4,590 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,547 € in 2025, compared with 7,207 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,187 € in 2025, compared with 3,255 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
132 in 2024, compared with 186 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
152 in 2014, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Legrad?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Donja Dubrava4.5 km · 1,624
- Đelekovec5.6 km · 1,232
- Donji Vidovec6.8 km · 1,141
- Kotoriba7.6 km · 2,821
- Mali Bukovec10.0 km · 1,651
- Sveta Marija11 km · 1,896
- Drnje11 km · 1,449
- Koprivnički Ivanec12 km · 1,749
All municipalities in Koprivnica-Križevci County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Legrad?
Legrad has 1,811 residents (2025), ranking 372 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Legrad?
Legrad covers 62.2 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Legrad growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Legrad went from 2,059 to 1,811, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Legrad?
Legrad is in Koprivnica-Križevci County. Latitude 46.300, longitude 16.867.
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: what is the figure for Legrad?
In Legrad, “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities” stands at 2.6% (2021), ranking 531 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.5%.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Legrad?
In Legrad, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 41.0% (2021), ranking 22 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Which municipalities border Legrad?
The nearest to Legrad are Donja Dubrava (4.5 km), Đelekovec (5.6 km), Donji Vidovec (6.8 km), Kotoriba (7.6 km), Mali Bukovec (10.0 km).