Kumrovec: population and statistics
Kumrovec has a population of 1,343 (2025) across 2.1 km², or 640 people per km². It ranks 448 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,343 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 640 people/km²
Kumrovec in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Kumrovec ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 0.9% in Kumrovec, compared with an average of 1.8% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Kumrovec over time
Kumrovec had 1,492 residents in 2015 and 1,343 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,420 |
| 2021 | 1,407 |
| 2022 | 1,395 |
| 2023 | 1,374 |
| 2024 | 1,362 |
| 2025 | 1,343 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 294 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zagorska Sela, 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Kumrovec
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 | Kumrovec | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.6 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 139 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.9% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 211 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.3% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 416 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −8.1 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 330 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.7 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 398 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −0.7 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 431 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kumrovec | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 862 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 459 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 610 | 528 | 604 | ranked 269 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 18.3% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 155 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 20.5% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 408 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 94.1 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 385 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) | 3.7 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.7% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 301 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kumrovec | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 59.7% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 94 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 14.3% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 477 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kumrovec | 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) | 35.4% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 54 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.2% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 199 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,218 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 221 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 13,193 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 25 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,211 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 419 | 499 | 456 | ranked 385 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 337 | 292 | 302 | ranked 160 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kumrovec | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 351 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.4% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 100 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 174 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 412 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 128 | 251 | 150 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 71.5% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 89 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kumrovec | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 2,312 | – | 9,381 | ranked 267 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 1.6 | 5.1 | 1.6 | ranked 212 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 7.1% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 242 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Kumrovec | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.66 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 329 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Kumrovec | 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) | 64 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 330 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 48 | 36 | 35 | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 125 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 367 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 93 | 72 | 72 | ranked 50 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.2 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 269 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 27 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 448 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 20 | 31 | 28 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 287 of 545 |
Kumrovec: 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
−8.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −12.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−3.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−0.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,218 € in 2025, compared with 5,424 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
13,193 € in 2025, compared with 8,852 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,211 € in 2025, compared with 4,024 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
174 in 2024, compared with 184 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,740 in 2021, compared with 1,613 in 2018
Where is Kumrovec?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kumrovec?
Kumrovec has 1,343 residents (2025), ranking 448 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Kumrovec?
Kumrovec covers 2.1 km², with a density of 640 people per km².
Is the population of Kumrovec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kumrovec went from 1,492 to 1,343, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Kumrovec?
Kumrovec is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.076, longitude 15.679.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Kumrovec?
In Kumrovec, “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%.
Dwellings completed in the year: what is the figure for Kumrovec?
In Kumrovec, “Dwellings completed in the year” stands at 0 (2024), ranking 445 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 4.
Which municipalities border Kumrovec?
The nearest to Kumrovec are Zagorska Sela (4.1 km), Tuhelj (5.3 km), Klanjec (5.7 km), Desinić (7.3 km), Pregrada (11 km).