Marija Bistrica: population and statistics
Marija Bistrica has a population of 5,385 (2025) across 4.0 km², or 1,346 people per km². It ranks 124 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,385 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 1,346 people/km²
Marija Bistrica in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Marija Bistrica ranks No. 8 by population.
Average annual net pay per employee: 13,491 € in Marija Bistrica, compared with an average of 12,929 € in Krapina-Zagorje County and 12,677 € nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 68.9% in Marija Bistrica, compared with an average of 64.5% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 41.3% nationally.
Population of Marija Bistrica over time
Marija Bistrica had 5,747 residents in 2015 and 5,385 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,563 |
| 2021 | 5,532 |
| 2022 | 5,494 |
| 2023 | 5,480 |
| 2024 | 5,452 |
| 2025 | 5,385 |
Did you know?
- “Average annual net pay per employee”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 560 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Konjščina, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sveti Ivan Zelina (15,292 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Marija Bistrica
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 | Marija Bistrica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.5 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 304 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.8% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 343 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) | −6.1 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 236 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −5.6 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 427 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.4 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 474 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marija Bistrica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,292 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 154 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 593 | 528 | 604 | ranked 287 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 20.2% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 128 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.8% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 278 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 115.1 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 63 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 11 | 243 | 16,654 | ranked 169 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.9 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 315 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 | Marija Bistrica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 68.9% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 54 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 20.2% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 400 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marija Bistrica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 433 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 27.0% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 147 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.0% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 209 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,320 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 106 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 13,491 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 18 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,190 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 315 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 481 | 499 | 456 | ranked 206 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 296 | 292 | 302 | ranked 296 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marija Bistrica | 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) | 50.7% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 124 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 676 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 173 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 124 | 251 | 150 | ranked 326 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 71.8% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 83 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Marija Bistrica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.7% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 267 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Marija Bistrica | 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 | Marija Bistrica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 228 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 115 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 42 | 36 | 35 | ranked 142 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 396 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 132 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 74 | 72 | 72 | ranked 231 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.2 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 124 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 166 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 116 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 31 | 31 | 28 | ranked 183 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 14.3% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 238 of 545 |
Marija Bistrica: 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
−6.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−5.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−2.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
11 in 2024, compared with 7 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,320 € in 2025, compared with 6,043 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
13,491 € in 2025, compared with 8,806 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,190 € in 2025, compared with 4,001 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
676 in 2024, compared with 457 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
10,216 in 2021, compared with 14,140 in 2014
Where is Marija Bistrica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Konjščina7.2 km · 3,186
- Zlatar-Bistrica7.3 km · 2,261
- Gornja Stubica8.4 km · 4,437
- Bedekovčina9.7 km · 7,022
- Sveti Ivan Zelina11 km · 15,292
- Bedenica11 km · 1,265
- Mače12 km · 2,201
- Donja Stubica12 km · 5,279
All municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marija Bistrica?
Marija Bistrica has 5,385 residents (2025), ranking 124 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Marija Bistrica?
Marija Bistrica covers 4.0 km², with a density of 1,346 people per km².
Is the population of Marija Bistrica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Marija Bistrica went from 5,747 to 5,385, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Marija Bistrica?
Marija Bistrica is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.004, longitude 16.119.
Average annual net pay per employee: what is the figure for Marija Bistrica?
In Marija Bistrica, “Average annual net pay per employee” stands at 13,491 € (2025), ranking 18 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 11,010 €.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Marija Bistrica?
In Marija Bistrica, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 68.9% (2021), ranking 54 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Which municipalities border Marija Bistrica?
The nearest to Marija Bistrica are Konjščina (7.2 km), Zlatar-Bistrica (7.3 km), Gornja Stubica (8.4 km), Bedekovčina (9.7 km), Sveti Ivan Zelina (11 km).