Petrovsko: population and statistics
Petrovsko has a population of 2,174 (2025) across 18.9 km², or 115 people per km². It ranks 322 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,174 residents
- 18.9 km²
- 115 people/km²
Petrovsko in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Petrovsko ranks No. 24 by population.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 84.4% in Petrovsko, compared with an average of 63.5% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 33.9% nationally.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 0.6% in Petrovsko, compared with an average of 1.8% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Petrovsko over time
Petrovsko had 2,494 residents in 2015 and 2,174 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,275 |
| 2021 | 2,251 |
| 2022 | 2,230 |
| 2023 | 2,201 |
| 2024 | 2,193 |
| 2025 | 2,174 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”.
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Average household size in occupied dwellings”.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,647 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krapina (11,485 residents), 2.7 km away.
All indicators for Petrovsko
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 | Petrovsko | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.8 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 467 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 17.8% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 513 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.8% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 130 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.3 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 289 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −8.7 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 474 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.8 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 352 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petrovsko | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,011 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 418 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 445 | 528 | 604 | ranked 483 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 10.7% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 242 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.0% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 345 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 120.9 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 22 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 243 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.3 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 478 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.5% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 317 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Petrovsko | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 63.8% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 75 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 18.4% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 425 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petrovsko | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 541 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 39.1% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 27 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 15.2% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 56 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,796 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 158 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,913 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 40 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,825 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 384 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 493 | 499 | 456 | ranked 162 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 295 | 292 | 302 | ranked 302 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petrovsko | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.6% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 452 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 52.0% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 83 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 129 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 449 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 59 | 251 | 150 | ranked 498 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 84.4% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 3 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Petrovsko | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.0% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 458 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Petrovsko | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.40 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 15 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Petrovsko | 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) | 12 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 476 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 6 | 36 | 35 | ranked 482 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 171 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 79 | 72 | 72 | ranked 160 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.0 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 371 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 58 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 305 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 27 | 31 | 28 | ranked 282 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 12.9% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 274 of 545 |
Petrovsko: 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
−7.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−8.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
1.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,796 € in 2025, compared with 5,866 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,913 € in 2025, compared with 8,948 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,825 € in 2025, compared with 3,641 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
129 in 2024, compared with 158 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Petrovsko?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petrovsko?
Petrovsko has 2,174 residents (2025), ranking 322 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Petrovsko?
Petrovsko covers 18.9 km², with a density of 115 people per km².
Is the population of Petrovsko growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Petrovsko went from 2,494 to 2,174, a change of −12.8%.
Where is Petrovsko?
Petrovsko is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.160, longitude 15.840.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Petrovsko?
In Petrovsko, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 84.4% (2021), ranking 3 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Petrovsko?
In Petrovsko, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 0.6% (2021), ranking 541 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Which municipalities border Petrovsko?
The nearest to Petrovsko are Krapina (2.7 km), Đurmanec (4.4 km), Radoboj (6.5 km), Pregrada (6.9 km), Jesenje (7.4 km).