Sveti Petar Orehovec: population and statistics
Sveti Petar Orehovec has a population of 3,770 (2025) across 3.0 km², or 1,257 people per km². It ranks 186 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,770 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 1,257 people/km²
Sveti Petar Orehovec in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Koprivnica-Križevci County, Sveti Petar Orehovec ranks No. 5 by population.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: 3.75 in Sveti Petar Orehovec, compared with an average of 2.92 in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 2.70 nationally.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 35.0% in Sveti Petar Orehovec, compared with an average of 11.5% in Koprivnica-Križevci County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Sveti Petar Orehovec over time
Sveti Petar Orehovec had 4,353 residents in 2015 and 3,770 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,007 |
| 2021 | 3,928 |
| 2022 | 3,873 |
| 2023 | 3,826 |
| 2024 | 3,795 |
| 2025 | 3,770 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Koprivnica-Križevci County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Koprivnica-Križevci County for “Average household size in occupied dwellings”.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 420 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.2 times the national average.
All indicators for Sveti Petar Orehovec
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 Petar Orehovec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.8 years | 44.2 | 44.8 | ranked 467 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.6% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 464 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.5% | 14.4% | 13.7% | ranked 168 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −1.3 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 55 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.5 ‰ | −2.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 320 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 182 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sveti Petar Orehovec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,069 | 58,204 | 2,390,500 | ranked 249 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 525 | 574 | 604 | ranked 366 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 29.8% | 14.8% | 7.9% | ranked 68 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 18.4% | 23.2% | 25.9% | ranked 453 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 111.5 m² | 107.8 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 103 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) | 3.7 | 8.6 | 7.2 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 89.3% | 97.5% | 99.0% | ranked 533 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sveti Petar Orehovec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.3% | 54.4% | 12.8% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 16.0% | 27.0% | 31.3% | ranked 461 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sveti Petar Orehovec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 35.0% | 11.5% | 6.0% | ranked 7 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 16.5% | 28.0% | 19.5% | ranked 329 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 13.7% | 8.4% | 9.0% | ranked 85 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,795 € | 8,238 € | 7,821 € | ranked 522 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,256 € | 11,590 € | 11,010 € | ranked 235 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,544 € | 6,259 € | 6,391 € | ranked 518 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 365 | 475 | 456 | ranked 500 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 242 | 294 | 302 | ranked 504 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sveti Petar Orehovec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 4.6% | ranked 432 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 47.7% | 47.0% | 45.2% | ranked 193 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 215 | 26,407 | 1,262,193 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 57 | 267 | 150 | ranked 505 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 50.6% | 41.1% | 55.5% | ranked 327 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sveti Petar Orehovec | 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) | 3.6% | 4.5% | 6.5% | ranked 492 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Sveti Petar Orehovec | Koprivnica-Križevci County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.75 | 2.92 | 2.75 | ranked 2 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Sveti Petar Orehovec | 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) | 94 | 3,874 | 158,685 | ranked 256 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 25 | 39 | 35 | ranked 396 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 6 | 86 | 1,925 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 279 | 7,732 | 291,355 | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 74 | 79 | 72 | ranked 231 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.2 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 198 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 103 | 3,249 | 139,372 | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 27 | 33 | 28 | ranked 282 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.2% | 16.7% | 13.0% | ranked 453 of 545 |
Sveti Petar Orehovec: 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
−1.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
0.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
6.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,795 € in 2025, compared with 3,437 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,256 € in 2025, compared with 7,499 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,544 € in 2025, compared with 2,869 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
215 in 2024, compared with 196 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Sveti Petar Orehovec?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kalnik4.7 km · 1,070
- Gornja Rijeka6.1 km · 1,482
- Križevci7.9 km · 19,160
- Visoko9.9 km · 1,276
- Ljubešćica11 km · 1,632
- Preseka13 km · 1,028
- Novi Marof14 km · 11,396
- Breznica14 km · 1,900
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sveti Petar Orehovec?
Sveti Petar Orehovec has 3,770 residents (2025), ranking 186 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Sveti Petar Orehovec?
Sveti Petar Orehovec covers 3.0 km², with a density of 1,257 people per km².
Is the population of Sveti Petar Orehovec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sveti Petar Orehovec went from 4,353 to 3,770, a change of −13.4%.
Where is Sveti Petar Orehovec?
Sveti Petar Orehovec is in Koprivnica-Križevci County. Latitude 46.076, longitude 16.452.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Sveti Petar Orehovec?
In Sveti Petar Orehovec, “Average household size in occupied dwellings” stands at 3.75 (2021), ranking 2 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 2.75.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Sveti Petar Orehovec?
In Sveti Petar Orehovec, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 35.0% (2021), ranking 7 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Which municipalities border Sveti Petar Orehovec?
The nearest to Sveti Petar Orehovec are Kalnik (4.7 km), Gornja Rijeka (6.1 km), Križevci (7.9 km), Visoko (9.9 km), Ljubešćica (11 km).