Budinščina: population and statistics
Budinščina has a population of 2,086 (2025) across 55.0 km², or 37.9 people per km². It ranks 333 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,086 residents
- 55.0 km²
- 38 people/km²
Budinščina in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Budinščina ranks No. 25 by population.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 0.5 in Budinščina, compared with an average of 7.7 in Krapina-Zagorje County and 19.1 nationally.
Share of employed residents in construction: 22.2% in Budinščina, compared with an average of 11.4% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 7.7% nationally.
Population of Budinščina over time
Budinščina had 2,376 residents in 2015 and 2,086 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,199 |
| 2021 | 2,175 |
| 2022 | 2,144 |
| 2023 | 2,127 |
| 2024 | 2,108 |
| 2025 | 2,086 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”.
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Share of employed residents in construction”.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,703 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Budinščina
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 | Budinščina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.2 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 493 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 17.1% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 521 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) | −10.4 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 404 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −7.2 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 448 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.9 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 458 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Budinščina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,112 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 400 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 510 | 528 | 604 | ranked 395 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 20.0% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 130 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 18.1% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 461 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 95.9 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 347 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 243 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.5 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 538 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 95.9% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 459 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Budinščina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 18.9% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 235 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 8.0% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 519 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Budinščina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.8% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 322 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 27.7% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 137 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 22.2% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 9 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,571 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 319 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,998 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 141 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,663 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 415 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 465 | 499 | 456 | ranked 244 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 261 | 292 | 302 | ranked 456 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Budinščina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.3% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 47.7% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 193 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 309 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 303 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 147 | 251 | 150 | ranked 282 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 69.8% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 112 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Budinščina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.9% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 464 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Budinščina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.13 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 84 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Budinščina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 115 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 223 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 55 | 36 | 35 | ranked 29 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 195 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 259 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 93 | 72 | 72 | ranked 50 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.1 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 131 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 41 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 381 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 20 | 31 | 28 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.0% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 424 of 545 |
Budinščina: 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
−10.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −7.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−7.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−1.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,571 € in 2025, compared with 5,215 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,998 € in 2025, compared with 7,832 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,663 € in 2025, compared with 3,471 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
309 in 2024, compared with 296 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2020, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Budinščina?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Hrašćina2.1 km · 1,286
- Breznički Hum5.4 km · 1,102
- Zlatar7.3 km · 5,477
- Breznica8.0 km · 1,900
- Konjščina8.3 km · 3,186
- Visoko10 km · 1,276
- Novi Marof11 km · 11,396
- Lobor11 km · 2,594
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Budinščina?
Budinščina has 2,086 residents (2025), ranking 333 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Budinščina?
Budinščina covers 55.0 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Budinščina growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Budinščina went from 2,376 to 2,086, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Budinščina?
Budinščina is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.126, longitude 16.205.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Budinščina?
In Budinščina, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 0.5 (2024), ranking 538 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Budinščina?
In Budinščina, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 22.2% (2021), ranking 9 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Which municipalities border Budinščina?
The nearest to Budinščina are Hrašćina (2.1 km), Breznički Hum (5.4 km), Zlatar (7.3 km), Breznica (8.0 km), Konjščina (8.3 km).