Hrašćina: population and statistics
Hrašćina has a population of 1,286 (2025) across 0.5 km², or 2,572 people per km². It ranks 456 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,286 residents
- 0.5 km²
- 2,572 people/km²
Hrašćina in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Hrašćina ranks No. 30 by population.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: −17.1 ‰ in Hrašćina, compared with an average of 0.9 ‰ in Krapina-Zagorje County and 5.0 ‰ nationally.
Population of Hrašćina over time
Hrašćina had 1,495 residents in 2015 and 1,286 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,395 |
| 2021 | 1,392 |
| 2022 | 1,373 |
| 2023 | 1,353 |
| 2024 | 1,321 |
| 2025 | 1,286 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 70 football pitches.
- Its population density is 22.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Budinščina (2,086 residents), 2.1 km away.
All indicators for Hrašćina
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 | Hrašćina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.2 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.3% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 308 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 273 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −12.1 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 442 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −17.1 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 528 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.9 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 501 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hrašćina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 781 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 481 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 563 | 528 | 604 | ranked 317 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 19.8% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 133 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.2% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 340 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 101.1 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 263 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) | 4.5 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 370 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.6% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 308 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hrašćina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 18.6% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 14.7% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 474 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hrašćina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.5% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 291 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 33.0% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 88 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 17.2% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 31 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,757 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 284 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,053 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 134 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,000 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 449 | 499 | 456 | ranked 295 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 305 | 292 | 302 | ranked 260 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hrašćina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.3% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 475 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 47.0% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 215 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 100 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 479 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 76 | 251 | 150 | ranked 451 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 75.0% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 55 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hrašćina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 611 | – | 9,381 | ranked 299 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.4 | 5.1 | 1.6 | ranked 271 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.9% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 464 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Hrašćina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.14 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 80 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Hrašćina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 36 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 41 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 508 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 32 | 72 | 72 | ranked 512 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.6 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 408 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 38 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 400 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 30 | 31 | 28 | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.8% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 385 of 545 |
Hrašćina: 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
−12.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −16.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−17.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−3.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,757 € in 2025, compared with 4,848 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,053 € in 2025, compared with 8,053 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,000 € in 2025, compared with 3,770 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
100 in 2024, compared with 50 in 2011
Where is Hrašćina?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Budinščina2.1 km · 2,086
- Breznički Hum4.3 km · 1,102
- Breznica5.9 km · 1,900
- Konjščina7.1 km · 3,186
- Visoko8.4 km · 1,276
- Zlatar9.1 km · 5,477
- Bedenica10 km · 1,265
- Novi Marof11 km · 11,396
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hrašćina?
Hrašćina has 1,286 residents (2025), ranking 456 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Hrašćina?
Hrašćina covers 0.5 km², with a density of 2,572 people per km².
Is the population of Hrašćina growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hrašćina went from 1,495 to 1,286, a change of −14.0%.
Where is Hrašćina?
Hrašćina is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.110, longitude 16.220.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Hrašćina?
In Hrašćina, “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents” stands at −17.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 528 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.1 ‰.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Hrašćina?
In Hrašćina, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 0 (2025/2026), ranking 494 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Which municipalities border Hrašćina?
The nearest to Hrašćina are Budinščina (2.1 km), Breznički Hum (4.3 km), Breznica (5.9 km), Konjščina (7.1 km), Visoko (8.4 km).