Peteranec: population and statistics
Peteranec has a population of 2,165 (2025) across 24.8 km², or 87.3 people per km². It ranks 324 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,165 residents
- 24.8 km²
- 87 people/km²
Peteranec in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Koprivnica-Križevci County, Peteranec ranks No. 10 by population.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: 32 in Peteranec, compared with an average of 267 in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 326 nationally.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 42.8% in Peteranec, compared with an average of 28.0% in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 17.4% nationally.
Population of Peteranec over time
Peteranec had 2,587 residents in 2015 and 2,165 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,319 |
| 2021 | 2,292 |
| 2022 | 2,247 |
| 2023 | 2,224 |
| 2024 | 2,193 |
| 2025 | 2,165 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Koprivnica-Križevci County for “Share of children aged 0 to 14”.
- Number 1 in Koprivnica-Križevci County for “Unemployment rate”.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,473 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Drnje, 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Peteranec
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 | Peteranec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.1 years | 44.2 | 44.8 | ranked 497 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 18.9% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 487 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 16.9% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 26 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.5 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 211 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −5.5 ‰ | −2.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 425 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 272 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peteranec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,056 | 58,204 | 2,390,500 | ranked 407 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 459 | 574 | 604 | ranked 474 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.9% | 14.8% | 7.9% | ranked 384 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 24.2% | 23.2% | 25.9% | ranked 314 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 106.1 m² | 107.8 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 184 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) | 3.2 | 8.6 | 7.2 | ranked 432 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.0% | 97.5% | 99.0% | ranked 416 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Peteranec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 40.0% | 54.4% | 12.8% | ranked 176 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 22.0% | 27.0% | 31.3% | ranked 374 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peteranec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 7.3% | 11.5% | 6.0% | ranked 240 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 42.8% | 28.0% | 19.5% | ranked 16 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.9% | 8.4% | 9.0% | ranked 342 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,014 € | 8,238 € | 7,821 € | ranked 405 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,103 € | 11,590 € | 11,010 € | ranked 427 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,668 € | 6,259 € | 6,391 € | ranked 412 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 468 | 475 | 456 | ranked 240 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 290 | 294 | 302 | ranked 329 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Peteranec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.4% | 4.9% | 4.6% | ranked 112 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.6% | 47.0% | 45.2% | ranked 259 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 70 | 26,407 | 1,262,193 | ranked 509 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 32 | 267 | 150 | ranked 536 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 79.1% | 41.1% | 55.5% | ranked 19 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Peteranec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.2% | 4.5% | 6.5% | ranked 514 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Peteranec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.01 | 2.92 | 2.75 | ranked 133 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Peteranec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 56 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 83 | 3,874 | 158,685 | ranked 279 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 38 | 39 | 35 | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 86 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 103 | 7,732 | 291,355 | ranked 413 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 48 | 79 | 72 | ranked 469 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.4 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 56 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 61 | 3,249 | 139,372 | ranked 293 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 28 | 33 | 28 | ranked 253 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.5% | 16.7% | 13.0% | ranked 444 of 545 |
Peteranec: 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
−5.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −1.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−5.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,014 € in 2025, compared with 4,659 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,103 € in 2025, compared with 6,816 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,668 € in 2025, compared with 3,665 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
70 in 2024, compared with 139 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2020, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Peteranec?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peteranec?
Peteranec has 2,165 residents (2025), ranking 324 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Peteranec?
Peteranec covers 24.8 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Peteranec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Peteranec went from 2,587 to 2,165, a change of −16.3%.
Where is Peteranec?
Peteranec is in Koprivnica-Križevci County. Latitude 46.192, longitude 16.892.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Peteranec?
In Peteranec, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents” stands at 32 (2024), ranking 536 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 150.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Peteranec?
In Peteranec, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 42.8% (2021), ranking 16 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Which municipalities border Peteranec?
The nearest to Peteranec are Drnje (1.9 km), Koprivnički Ivanec (5.9 km), Koprivnički Bregi (6.1 km), Đelekovec (6.6 km), Hlebine (7.1 km).