Pregrada: population and statistics
Pregrada has a population of 5,858 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 1,331 people per km². It ranks 110 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,858 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 1,331 people/km²
Pregrada in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Pregrada ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 1.0% in Pregrada, compared with an average of 1.8% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 4.3% nationally.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 18.4% in Pregrada, compared with an average of 20.8% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 22.4% nationally.
Population of Pregrada over time
Pregrada had 6,306 residents in 2015 and 5,858 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,978 |
| 2021 | 5,889 |
| 2022 | 5,920 |
| 2023 | 5,892 |
| 2024 | 5,893 |
| 2025 | 5,858 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”.
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Primary schools”.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 616 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.8 times the national average.
All indicators for Pregrada
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 | Pregrada | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.5 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 483 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 18.4% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 498 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.6% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 153 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −4.8 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 177 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.7 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 357 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.1 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 503 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pregrada | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,267 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 160 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 551 | 528 | 604 | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 15.7% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 190 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 26.5% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 258 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 101.1 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 263 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 44 | 243 | 16,654 | ranked 72 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 14.6 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.8% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 368 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pregrada | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 55.2% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 113 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 16.9% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 449 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pregrada | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 520 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 39.5% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 26 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.8% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 133 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,708 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 165 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,684 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 61 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,716 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 404 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 505 | 499 | 456 | ranked 135 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 264 | 292 | 302 | ranked 441 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pregrada | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.1% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 491 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 54.1% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 42 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,655 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 98 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 281 | 251 | 150 | ranked 93 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 56.7% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 257 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pregrada | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.5% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 425 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Pregrada | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.11 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 92 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Pregrada | 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) | 265 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 101 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 45 | 36 | 35 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 7 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 46 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 450 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 107 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 77 | 72 | 72 | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.8 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 152 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 150 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 127 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 26 | 31 | 28 | ranked 298 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 13.5% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 256 of 545 |
Pregrada: 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
−4.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−1.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−4.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
44 in 2024, compared with 4 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,708 € in 2025, compared with 5,880 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,684 € in 2025, compared with 8,622 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,716 € in 2025, compared with 3,671 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,655 in 2024, compared with 1,080 in 2011
Where is Pregrada?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pregrada?
Pregrada has 5,858 residents (2025), ranking 110 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Pregrada?
Pregrada covers 4.4 km², with a density of 1,331 people per km².
Is the population of Pregrada growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pregrada went from 6,306 to 5,858, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Pregrada?
Pregrada is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.164, longitude 15.751.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Pregrada?
In Pregrada, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 1.0% (2021), ranking 520 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Pregrada?
In Pregrada, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 18.4% (2021), ranking 498 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 22.9%.
Which municipalities border Pregrada?
The nearest to Pregrada are Petrovsko (6.9 km), Hum na Sutli (6.9 km), Desinić (7.5 km), Đurmanec (7.9 km), Krapina (9.5 km).