Novo Virje: population and statistics
Novo Virje has a population of 921 (2025) across 36.2 km², or 25.4 people per km². It ranks 510 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −19.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 921 residents
- 36.2 km²
- 25 people/km²
Novo Virje in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Koprivnica-Križevci County, Novo Virje ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 34.8% in Novo Virje, compared with an average of 11.5% in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Novo Virje over time
Novo Virje had 1,143 residents in 2015 and 921 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,034 |
| 2021 | 1,018 |
| 2022 | 978 |
| 2023 | 962 |
| 2024 | 934 |
| 2025 | 921 |
Did you know?
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,070 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ferdinandovac, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Molve (1,677 residents), 9.6 km away.
All indicators for Novo Virje
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 | Novo Virje | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.1 years | 44.2 | 44.8 | ranked 353 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 24.4% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 193 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.6% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 82 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −21.4 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 532 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.2 ‰ | −2.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 364 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 282 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Novo Virje | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 531 | 58,204 | 2,390,500 | ranked 535 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 518 | 574 | 604 | ranked 383 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.9% | 14.8% | 7.9% | ranked 429 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 34.1% | 23.2% | 25.9% | ranked 123 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 119.1 m² | 107.8 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 35 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) | 1.1 | 8.6 | 7.2 | ranked 526 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.1% | 97.5% | 99.0% | ranked 257 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Novo Virje | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 26.6% | 54.4% | 12.8% | ranked 215 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 13.5% | 27.0% | 31.3% | ranked 483 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Novo Virje | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 34.8% | 11.5% | 6.0% | ranked 8 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 18.1% | 28.0% | 19.5% | ranked 302 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.2% | 8.4% | 9.0% | ranked 199 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,084 € | 8,238 € | 7,821 € | ranked 509 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,558 € | 11,590 € | 11,010 € | ranked 352 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,663 € | 6,259 € | 6,391 € | ranked 514 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 374 | 475 | 456 | ranked 487 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 288 | 294 | 302 | ranked 342 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Novo Virje | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.7% | 4.9% | 4.6% | ranked 219 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 44.1% | 47.0% | 45.2% | ranked 308 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 68 | 26,407 | 1,262,193 | ranked 512 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) | 52.6% | 41.1% | 55.5% | ranked 300 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Novo Virje | 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) | 4.5% | 4.5% | 6.5% | ranked 425 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Novo Virje | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.07 | 2.92 | 2.75 | ranked 109 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Novo Virje | 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) | 41 | 3,874 | 158,685 | ranked 406 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 45 | 39 | 35 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 86 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 34 | 7,732 | 291,355 | ranked 516 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 37 | 79 | 72 | ranked 500 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.9 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 382 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 18 | 3,249 | 139,372 | ranked 495 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) | 5.8% | 16.7% | 13.0% | ranked 528 of 545 |
Novo Virje: 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
−21.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −12.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−2.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,084 € in 2025, compared with 3,714 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,558 € in 2025, compared with 6,827 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,663 € in 2025, compared with 2,890 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
68 in 2024, compared with 39 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Novo Virje?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Novo Virje?
Novo Virje has 921 residents (2025), ranking 510 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Novo Virje?
Novo Virje covers 36.2 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Novo Virje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Novo Virje went from 1,143 to 921, a change of −19.4%.
Where is Novo Virje?
Novo Virje is in Koprivnica-Križevci County. Latitude 46.098, longitude 17.155.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Novo Virje?
In Novo Virje, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 34.8% (2021), ranking 8 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Novo Virje?
In Novo Virje, “Number of dwellings” stands at 531 (2021), ranking 535 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 1,867.
Which municipalities border Novo Virje?
The nearest to Novo Virje are Ferdinandovac (5.0 km), Kalinovac (9.0 km), Molve (9.6 km), Đurđevac (9.9 km), Podravske Sesvete (12 km).