Donja Stubica: population and statistics
Donja Stubica has a population of 5,279 (2025) across 43.5 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 128 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,279 residents
- 43.5 km²
- 121 people/km²
Donja Stubica in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Donja Stubica ranks No. 9 by population.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 10.2 in Donja Stubica, compared with an average of 8.1 in Krapina-Zagorje County and 8.4 nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 71.0% in Donja Stubica, compared with an average of 64.5% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 41.3% nationally.
Population of Donja Stubica over time
Donja Stubica had 5,496 residents in 2015 and 5,279 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,208 |
| 2021 | 5,302 |
| 2022 | 5,121 |
| 2023 | 5,148 |
| 2024 | 5,206 |
| 2025 | 5,279 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Share of children aged 0 to 14”.
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,092 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Stubičke Toplice, 3.4 km away.
All indicators for Donja Stubica
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 | Donja Stubica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.7 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 477 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.1% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 435 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 103 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −2.5 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 92 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 70 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 156 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Donja Stubica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,894 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 181 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 543 | 528 | 604 | ranked 344 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 26.5% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 89 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 17.7% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 470 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 113.0 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 86 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 16 | 243 | 16,654 | ranked 139 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 9.4 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 217 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.2% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 242 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Donja Stubica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 71.0% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 40 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 24.1% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 351 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Donja Stubica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 499 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 27.1% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 143 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.5% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 182 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,894 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,255 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 112 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,231 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 304 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 511 | 499 | 456 | ranked 118 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 298 | 292 | 302 | ranked 285 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Donja Stubica | 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) | 48.9% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 170 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,720 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 96 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 330 | 251 | 150 | ranked 64 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 64.8% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 171 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Donja Stubica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 37,272 | – | 9,381 | ranked 158 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 7.1 | 5.1 | 1.6 | ranked 157 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.3% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 358 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Donja Stubica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.17 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 66 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Donja Stubica | 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) | 194 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 137 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 37 | 36 | 35 | ranked 227 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 398 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 131 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 75 | 72 | 72 | ranked 218 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 10.2 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 28 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 169 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 114 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 32 | 31 | 28 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 16.8% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 179 of 545 |
Donja Stubica: 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
−2.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −2.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
19.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 19.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
7.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
16 in 2024, compared with 4 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,894 € in 2025, compared with 5,843 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,255 € in 2025, compared with 7,900 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,231 € in 2025, compared with 4,160 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,720 in 2024, compared with 1,182 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
30,664 in 2021, compared with 29,154 in 2016
Where is Donja Stubica?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donja Stubica?
Donja Stubica has 5,279 residents (2025), ranking 128 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Donja Stubica?
Donja Stubica covers 43.5 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Donja Stubica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Donja Stubica went from 5,496 to 5,279, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Donja Stubica?
Donja Stubica is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 45.983, longitude 15.967.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Donja Stubica?
In Donja Stubica, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 10.2 (2025/2026), ranking 28 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Donja Stubica?
In Donja Stubica, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 71.0% (2021), ranking 40 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Which municipalities border Donja Stubica?
The nearest to Donja Stubica are Stubičke Toplice (3.4 km), Oroslavje (4.3 km), Gornja Stubica (5.5 km), Bedekovčina (6.1 km), Zabok (7.4 km).