Klanjec: population and statistics
Klanjec has a population of 2,429 (2025) across 1.7 km², or 1,429 people per km². It ranks 289 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,429 residents
- 1.7 km²
- 1,429 people/km²
Klanjec in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Klanjec ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: 14.6% in Klanjec, compared with an average of 21.4% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 23.7% nationally.
Unemployment rate: 2.1% in Klanjec, compared with an average of 3.2% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Klanjec over time
Klanjec had 2,760 residents in 2015 and 2,429 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,560 |
| 2021 | 2,537 |
| 2022 | 2,490 |
| 2023 | 2,470 |
| 2024 | 2,467 |
| 2025 | 2,429 |
Did you know?
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pay per employee”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 238 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tuhelj, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krapinske Toplice (4,776 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Klanjec
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 | Klanjec | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.9 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 372 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.7% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 414 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) | −4.9 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 182 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −5.8 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 432 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −0.8 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 434 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Klanjec | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,401 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 344 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 550 | 528 | 604 | ranked 334 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 21.9% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 117 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 14.6% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 509 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 98.5 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 299 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 3 | 243 | 16,654 | ranked 278 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) | 95.6% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 468 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Klanjec | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 68.1% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 55 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 21.4% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 381 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klanjec | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 478 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) | 12.8% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 100 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,832 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 62 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,771 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 52 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,733 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 181 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 523 | 499 | 456 | ranked 96 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 327 | 292 | 302 | ranked 190 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Klanjec | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.1% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 491 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.9% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 86 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 662 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 175 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 268 | 251 | 150 | ranked 106 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 63.2% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 194 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Klanjec | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,088 | – | 9,381 | ranked 288 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) | 5.3% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 358 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Klanjec | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.89 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 191 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Klanjec | 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) | 108 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 44 | 36 | 35 | ranked 109 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 185 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 275 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 76 | 72 | 72 | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.6 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 243 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 78 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 238 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) | 13.7% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 251 of 545 |
Klanjec: 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
−4.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −13.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−5.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−0.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
3 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,832 € in 2025, compared with 6,116 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,771 € in 2025, compared with 8,408 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,733 € in 2025, compared with 4,331 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
662 in 2024, compared with 683 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
993 in 2021, compared with 829 in 2018
Where is Klanjec?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klanjec?
Klanjec has 2,429 residents (2025), ranking 289 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Klanjec?
Klanjec covers 1.7 km², with a density of 1,429 people per km².
Is the population of Klanjec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Klanjec went from 2,760 to 2,429, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Klanjec?
Klanjec is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.051, longitude 15.743.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: what is the figure for Klanjec?
In Klanjec, “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence” stands at 14.6% (2021), ranking 509 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 25.9%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Klanjec?
In Klanjec, “Unemployment rate” stands at 2.1% (2021), ranking 491 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Klanjec?
The nearest to Klanjec are Tuhelj (2.9 km), Kumrovec (5.7 km), Kraljevec na Sutli (8.0 km), Krapinske Toplice (8.7 km), Zagorska Sela (9.8 km).