Krapina: population and statistics
Krapina has a population of 11,485 (2025) across 47.7 km², or 241 people per km². It ranks 49 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 11,485 residents
- 47.7 km²
- 241 people/km²
Krapina in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Krapina ranks No. 1 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 79.1% in Krapina, compared with an average of 64.5% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 41.3% nationally.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 0.9% in Krapina, compared with an average of 1.8% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Krapina over time
Krapina had 12,172 residents in 2015 and 11,485 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,592 |
| 2021 | 11,534 |
| 2022 | 11,487 |
| 2023 | 11,574 |
| 2024 | 11,621 |
| 2025 | 11,485 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Number of dwellings”.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,681 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Krapina
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 | Krapina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.2 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 338 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.2% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 382 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.5% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 299 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −6.3 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 243 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −5.7 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 430 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.5 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 492 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Krapina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 4,791 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 96 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 416 | 528 | 604 | ranked 509 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 5.3% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 321 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 16.7% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 487 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 114.3 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 70 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 21 | 243 | 16,654 | ranked 119 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 4.9 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 360 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.1% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 257 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Krapina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 79.1% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 12 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 33.7% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 250 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Krapina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 526 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 30.9% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 103 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.9% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 277 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 10,156 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 44 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 13,391 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 23 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,612 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 215 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 541 | 499 | 456 | ranked 65 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 290 | 292 | 302 | ranked 329 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Krapina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.3% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 384 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.5% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 98 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 5,013 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 32 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 431 | 251 | 150 | ranked 24 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 45.8% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 363 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Krapina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 15,241 | – | 9,381 | ranked 190 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 1.3 | 5.1 | 1.6 | ranked 223 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.6% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 492 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Krapina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.08 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 105 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Krapina | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 6 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 503 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 46 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 44 | 36 | 35 | ranked 109 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 6 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 818 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 57 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 71 | 72 | 72 | ranked 285 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.3 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 118 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 473 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 42 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 41 | 31 | 28 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 22.2% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 81 of 545 |
Krapina: 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
−6.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −7.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−5.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−3.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
21 in 2024, compared with 72 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
10,156 € in 2025, compared with 6,747 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
13,391 € in 2025, compared with 9,704 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,612 € in 2025, compared with 4,337 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
5,013 in 2024, compared with 4,173 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
14,930 in 2021, compared with 4,450 in 2014
Where is Krapina?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Petrovsko2.7 km · 2,174
- Radoboj3.9 km · 2,972
- Đurmanec5.3 km · 3,644
- Jesenje5.9 km · 1,305
- Krapinske Toplice7.9 km · 4,776
- Mihovljan8.0 km · 1,548
- Novi Golubovec8.5 km · 757
- Sveti Križ Začretje9.2 km · 5,618
All municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Krapina?
Krapina has 11,485 residents (2025), ranking 49 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Krapina?
Krapina covers 47.7 km², with a density of 241 people per km².
Is the population of Krapina growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Krapina went from 12,172 to 11,485, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Krapina?
Krapina is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.159, longitude 15.874.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Krapina?
In Krapina, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 79.1% (2021), ranking 12 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Krapina?
In Krapina, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 0.9% (2021), ranking 526 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Which municipalities border Krapina?
The nearest to Krapina are Petrovsko (2.7 km), Radoboj (3.9 km), Đurmanec (5.3 km), Jesenje (5.9 km), Krapinske Toplice (7.9 km).