Desinić: population and statistics
Desinić has a population of 2,536 (2025) across 1.5 km², or 1,691 people per km². It ranks 281 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,536 residents
- 1.5 km²
- 1,691 people/km²
Desinić in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Desinić ranks No. 19 by population.
Unemployment rate: 1.4% in Desinić, compared with an average of 3.2% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 5.3% nationally.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: 37.5 ‰ in Desinić, compared with an average of 0.9 ‰ in Krapina-Zagorje County and 5.0 ‰ nationally.
Population of Desinić over time
Desinić had 2,601 residents in 2015 and 2,536 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,517 |
| 2021 | 2,507 |
| 2022 | 2,472 |
| 2023 | 2,463 |
| 2024 | 2,458 |
| 2025 | 2,536 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 210 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zagorska Sela, 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Desinić
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 | Desinić | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 47.8 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 91 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 26.1% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 137 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 10.8% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 494 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −11.0 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 422 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 37.5 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 17 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 239 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Desinić | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,494 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 591 | 528 | 604 | ranked 289 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 19.5% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 137 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 28.0% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 226 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 100.4 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 272 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 243 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 4.5 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 370 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 94.9% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 483 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Desinić | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 38.9% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 180 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 11.1% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 499 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Desinić | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.8% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 426 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 31.9% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 96 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 151 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,724 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 450 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,344 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 101 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,063 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 396 | 499 | 456 | ranked 438 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 235 | 292 | 302 | ranked 512 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Desinić | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 1.4% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 526 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.2% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 337 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 526 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 205 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 214 | 251 | 150 | ranked 174 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 62.6% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 201 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Desinić | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.0% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 301 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Desinić | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.85 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 211 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Desinić | 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) | 102 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 244 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 40 | 36 | 35 | ranked 177 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 165 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 301 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 65 | 72 | 72 | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.2 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 354 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 48 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 19 | 31 | 28 | ranked 426 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.6% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 440 of 545 |
Desinić: 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
−11.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −10.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
37.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,724 € in 2025, compared with 4,394 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,344 € in 2025, compared with 8,427 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,063 € in 2025, compared with 3,323 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
526 in 2024, compared with 329 in 2011
Where is Desinić?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Desinić?
Desinić has 2,536 residents (2025), ranking 281 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Desinić?
Desinić covers 1.5 km², with a density of 1,691 people per km².
Is the population of Desinić growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Desinić went from 2,601 to 2,536, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Desinić?
Desinić is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.140, longitude 15.660.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Desinić?
In Desinić, “Unemployment rate” stands at 1.4% (2021), ranking 526 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Desinić?
In Desinić, “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents” stands at 37.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 17 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.1 ‰.
Which municipalities border Desinić?
The nearest to Desinić are Zagorska Sela (5.2 km), Kumrovec (7.3 km), Pregrada (7.5 km), Hum na Sutli (8.1 km), Tuhelj (9.7 km).