Bedekovčina: population and statistics
Bedekovčina has a population of 7,022 (2025) across 13.7 km², or 513 people per km². It ranks 94 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,022 residents
- 13.7 km²
- 513 people/km²
Bedekovčina in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Bedekovčina ranks No. 3 by population.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: 3.32 in Bedekovčina, compared with an average of 3.08 in Krapina-Zagorje County and 2.70 nationally.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 9.9 in Bedekovčina, compared with an average of 8.1 in Krapina-Zagorje County and 8.4 nationally.
Population of Bedekovčina over time
Bedekovčina had 7,785 residents in 2015 and 7,022 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,407 |
| 2021 | 7,304 |
| 2022 | 7,221 |
| 2023 | 7,158 |
| 2024 | 7,101 |
| 2025 | 7,022 |
Did you know?
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,919 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zabok, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krapina (11,485 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Bedekovčina
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 | Bedekovčina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.1 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 18.4% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 498 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.3% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 184 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.1 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 195 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −6.3 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 441 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −0.3 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 424 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bedekovčina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,151 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 167 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 429 | 528 | 604 | ranked 500 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 11.6% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 231 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 17.8% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 468 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 110.6 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 10 | 243 | 16,654 | ranked 177 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 4.1 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 391 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.0% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 270 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bedekovčina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 66.4% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 64 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 20.6% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 390 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bedekovčina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 491 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 26.3% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 157 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 15.5% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 49 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,721 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 163 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,623 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 66 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,049 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 346 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 492 | 499 | 456 | ranked 168 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 313 | 292 | 302 | ranked 230 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bedekovčina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.2% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 391 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 52.2% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 77 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,051 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 139 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 148 | 251 | 150 | ranked 277 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 65.0% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 167 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bedekovčina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.5% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 425 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Bedekovčina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.32 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 30 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Bedekovčina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 234 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 113 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 33 | 36 | 35 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 603 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 83 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 86 | 72 | 72 | ranked 95 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.9 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 38 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 187 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 103 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 27 | 31 | 28 | ranked 282 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 13.4% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 259 of 545 |
Bedekovčina: 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
−5.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−6.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−0.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
10 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,721 € in 2025, compared with 5,822 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,623 € in 2025, compared with 8,510 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,049 € in 2025, compared with 3,955 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,051 in 2024, compared with 1,242 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2015, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Bedekovčina?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Zabok3.2 km · 8,729
- Donja Stubica6.1 km · 5,279
- Zlatar-Bistrica6.2 km · 2,261
- Mače7.3 km · 2,201
- Oroslavje7.8 km · 5,918
- Gornja Stubica8.5 km · 4,437
- Sveti Križ Začretje8.7 km · 5,618
- Stubičke Toplice9.2 km · 2,905
All municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bedekovčina?
Bedekovčina has 7,022 residents (2025), ranking 94 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Bedekovčina?
Bedekovčina covers 13.7 km², with a density of 513 people per km².
Is the population of Bedekovčina growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bedekovčina went from 7,785 to 7,022, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Bedekovčina?
Bedekovčina is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.033, longitude 16.000.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Bedekovčina?
In Bedekovčina, “Average household size in occupied dwellings” stands at 3.32 (2021), ranking 30 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 2.75.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Bedekovčina?
In Bedekovčina, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 9.9 (2025/2026), ranking 38 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Which municipalities border Bedekovčina?
The nearest to Bedekovčina are Zabok (3.2 km), Donja Stubica (6.1 km), Zlatar-Bistrica (6.2 km), Mače (7.3 km), Oroslavje (7.8 km).