Lobor: population and statistics
Lobor has a population of 2,594 (2025) across 9.7 km², or 267 people per km². It ranks 275 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,594 residents
- 9.7 km²
- 267 people/km²
Lobor in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Lobor ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of employed residents in construction: 16.0% in Lobor, compared with an average of 11.4% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 7.7% nationally.
Population of Lobor over time
Lobor had 2,871 residents in 2015 and 2,594 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,577 |
| 2021 | 2,687 |
| 2022 | 2,649 |
| 2023 | 2,620 |
| 2024 | 2,605 |
| 2025 | 2,594 |
Did you know?
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,359 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zlatar (5,477 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Lobor
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 | Lobor | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.0 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 180 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.2% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 254 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.8% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 448 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.5 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 123 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.4 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 324 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.8 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 393 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lobor | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,392 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 346 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 515 | 528 | 604 | ranked 387 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) | 24.7% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 306 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 111.0 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 111 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) | 1.9 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 497 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.8% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 424 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lobor | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 58.6% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 99 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 17.1% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 445 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lobor | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.0% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 417 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 25.0% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 167 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 16.0% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 46 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,077 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 392 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,793 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 51 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,512 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 440 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 399 | 499 | 456 | ranked 429 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 283 | 292 | 302 | ranked 372 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lobor | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.6% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 271 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 44.2% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 307 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 297 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 307 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 114 | 251 | 150 | ranked 348 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 64.6% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 175 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lobor | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 0 | – | 9,381 | ranked 313 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.0 | 5.1 | 1.6 | ranked 312 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 | Lobor | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.15 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 70 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Lobor | 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) | 88 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 266 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 36 | 35 | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 117 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 385 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 45 | 72 | 72 | ranked 482 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.7 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 459 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 86 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 221 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 33 | 31 | 28 | ranked 139 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 11.6% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 313 of 545 |
Lobor: 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
−3.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
0.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 68.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,077 € in 2025, compared with 4,507 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,793 € in 2025, compared with 8,382 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,512 € in 2025, compared with 3,618 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
297 in 2024, compared with 307 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Lobor?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Zlatar4.4 km · 5,477
- Lepoglava5.9 km · 6,653
- Mače6.4 km · 2,201
- Novi Golubovec7.0 km · 757
- Mihovljan7.3 km · 1,548
- Ivanec8.6 km · 12,974
- Zlatar-Bistrica10 km · 2,261
- Radoboj11 km · 2,972
All municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lobor?
Lobor has 2,594 residents (2025), ranking 275 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Lobor?
Lobor covers 9.7 km², with a density of 267 people per km².
Is the population of Lobor growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lobor went from 2,871 to 2,594, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Lobor?
Lobor is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.150, longitude 16.060.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Lobor?
In Lobor, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 16.0% (2021), ranking 46 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Dwellings completed in the year: what is the figure for Lobor?
In Lobor, “Dwellings completed in the year” stands at 0 (2024), ranking 445 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 4.
Which municipalities border Lobor?
The nearest to Lobor are Zlatar (4.4 km), Lepoglava (5.9 km), Mače (6.4 km), Novi Golubovec (7.0 km), Mihovljan (7.3 km).