Sveti Ivan Žabno: population and statistics
Sveti Ivan Žabno has a population of 4,224 (2025) across 106.1 km², or 39.8 people per km². It ranks 170 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,224 residents
- 106.1 km²
- 40 people/km²
Sveti Ivan Žabno in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Koprivnica-Križevci County, Sveti Ivan Žabno ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 25.7% in Sveti Ivan Žabno, compared with an average of 11.5% in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Sveti Ivan Žabno over time
Sveti Ivan Žabno had 4,880 residents in 2015 and 4,224 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,386 |
| 2021 | 4,337 |
| 2022 | 4,279 |
| 2023 | 4,225 |
| 2024 | 4,208 |
| 2025 | 4,224 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Koprivnica-Križevci County for “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,860 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rovišće, 9.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Križevci (19,160 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Sveti Ivan Žabno
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 | Sveti Ivan Žabno | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.5 years | 44.2 | 44.8 | ranked 411 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.0% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.7% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 74 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −10.0 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 397 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | −2.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 179 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 111 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sveti Ivan Žabno | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,258 | 58,204 | 2,390,500 | ranked 227 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 520 | 574 | 604 | ranked 378 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 13.2% | 14.8% | 7.9% | ranked 219 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.7% | 23.2% | 25.9% | ranked 279 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 109.2 m² | 107.8 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 145 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) | 3.3 | 8.6 | 7.2 | ranked 428 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 95.6% | 97.5% | 99.0% | ranked 468 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sveti Ivan Žabno | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 29.0% | 54.4% | 12.8% | ranked 208 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 22.1% | 27.0% | 31.3% | ranked 372 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sveti Ivan Žabno | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 25.7% | 11.5% | 6.0% | ranked 44 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 21.0% | 28.0% | 19.5% | ranked 239 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.0% | 8.4% | 9.0% | ranked 272 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,658 € | 8,238 € | 7,821 € | ranked 454 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,963 € | 11,590 € | 11,010 € | ranked 277 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,336 € | 6,259 € | 6,391 € | ranked 465 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 412 | 475 | 456 | ranked 403 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 268 | 294 | 302 | ranked 428 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sveti Ivan Žabno | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 4.6% | ranked 303 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 46.8% | 47.0% | 45.2% | ranked 219 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 388 | 26,407 | 1,262,193 | ranked 258 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 92 | 267 | 150 | ranked 409 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 48.7% | 41.1% | 55.5% | ranked 344 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sveti Ivan Žabno | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 433 | – | 9,381 | ranked 307 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.6 | ranked 300 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.5% | 4.5% | 6.5% | ranked 348 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Sveti Ivan Žabno | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.15 | 2.92 | 2.75 | ranked 70 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Sveti Ivan Žabno | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 5 | 56 | 1,794 | ranked 51 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 125 | 3,874 | 158,685 | ranked 211 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 30 | 39 | 35 | ranked 342 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 86 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 391 | 7,732 | 291,355 | ranked 134 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 93 | 79 | 72 | ranked 50 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.5 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 173 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 102 | 3,249 | 139,372 | ranked 193 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 24 | 33 | 28 | ranked 347 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.5% | 16.7% | 13.0% | ranked 444 of 545 |
Sveti Ivan Žabno: 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
−10.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
9.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
10.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,658 € in 2025, compared with 3,990 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,963 € in 2025, compared with 7,389 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,336 € in 2025, compared with 3,383 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
388 in 2024, compared with 652 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
433 in 2019, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Sveti Ivan Žabno?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Rovišće9.3 km · 3,910
- Gradec11 km · 3,123
- Križevci12 km · 19,160
- Dubrava13 km · 4,449
- Zrinski Topolovac14 km · 681
- Vrbovec16 km · 13,241
- Preseka18 km · 1,028
- Štefanje18 km · 1,620
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sveti Ivan Žabno?
Sveti Ivan Žabno has 4,224 residents (2025), ranking 170 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Sveti Ivan Žabno?
Sveti Ivan Žabno covers 106.1 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Sveti Ivan Žabno growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sveti Ivan Žabno went from 4,880 to 4,224, a change of −13.4%.
Where is Sveti Ivan Žabno?
Sveti Ivan Žabno is in Koprivnica-Križevci County. Latitude 45.946, longitude 16.613.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Sveti Ivan Žabno?
In Sveti Ivan Žabno, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 25.7% (2021), ranking 44 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Sveti Ivan Žabno?
In Sveti Ivan Žabno, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 5 (2025/2026), ranking 51 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Which municipalities border Sveti Ivan Žabno?
The nearest to Sveti Ivan Žabno are Rovišće (9.3 km), Gradec (11 km), Križevci (12 km), Dubrava (13 km), Zrinski Topolovac (14 km).