Mihovljan: population and statistics
Mihovljan has a population of 1,548 (2025) across 15.6 km², or 99.2 people per km². It ranks 418 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −15.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,548 residents
- 15.6 km²
- 99 people/km²
Mihovljan in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Mihovljan ranks No. 27 by population.
Share of employed residents in construction: 16.2% in Mihovljan, compared with an average of 11.4% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 7.7% nationally.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 1.9 in Mihovljan, compared with an average of 7.7 in Krapina-Zagorje County and 19.1 nationally.
Population of Mihovljan over time
Mihovljan had 1,826 residents in 2015 and 1,548 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,695 |
| 2021 | 1,660 |
| 2022 | 1,608 |
| 2023 | 1,556 |
| 2024 | 1,550 |
| 2025 | 1,548 |
Did you know?
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,185 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Radoboj (2,972 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Mihovljan
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 | Mihovljan | 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) | 20.3% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 426 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) | −6.5 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 250 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 283 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 185 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mihovljan | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,015 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 416 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 605 | 528 | 604 | ranked 272 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 24.5% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 102 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 361 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 105.3 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 193 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 243 | 16,654 | ranked 372 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) | 96.0% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 456 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mihovljan | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 47.2% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 142 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 16.2% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 457 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mihovljan | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 470 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 34.2% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 68 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 16.2% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 43 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,111 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,651 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 179 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,555 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 434 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 503 | 499 | 456 | ranked 141 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 296 | 292 | 302 | ranked 296 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mihovljan | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.1% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 303 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 46.4% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 234 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 183 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 402 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 118 | 251 | 150 | ranked 339 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 69.2% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 119 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mihovljan | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.8% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 399 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Mihovljan | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.16 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 68 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Mihovljan | 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) | 74 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 304 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) | 81 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 446 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 52 | 72 | 72 | ranked 453 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.5 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 412 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 49 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 348 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) | 9.7% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 390 of 545 |
Mihovljan: 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
−6.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −18.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
2.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
6.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,111 € in 2025, compared with 5,219 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,651 € in 2025, compared with 8,073 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,555 € in 2025, compared with 3,380 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
183 in 2024, compared with 188 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2020, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Mihovljan?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Radoboj5.4 km · 2,972
- Novi Golubovec5.6 km · 757
- Mače6.4 km · 2,201
- Sveti Križ Začretje7.2 km · 5,618
- Lobor7.3 km · 2,594
- Krapina8.0 km · 11,485
- Zabok8.9 km · 8,729
- Lepoglava9.2 km · 6,653
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mihovljan?
Mihovljan has 1,548 residents (2025), ranking 418 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Mihovljan?
Mihovljan covers 15.6 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Mihovljan growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mihovljan went from 1,826 to 1,548, a change of −15.2%.
Where is Mihovljan?
Mihovljan is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.130, longitude 15.970.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Mihovljan?
In Mihovljan, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 16.2% (2021), ranking 43 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Mihovljan?
In Mihovljan, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 1.9 (2024), ranking 497 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Which municipalities border Mihovljan?
The nearest to Mihovljan are Radoboj (5.4 km), Novi Golubovec (5.6 km), Mače (6.4 km), Sveti Križ Začretje (7.2 km), Lobor (7.3 km).