Radoboj: population and statistics
Radoboj has a population of 2,972 (2025) across 33.1 km², or 89.8 people per km². It ranks 242 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,972 residents
- 33.1 km²
- 90 people/km²
Radoboj in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Radoboj ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: 1.6% in Radoboj, compared with an average of 4.8% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 8.1% nationally.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 82.0% in Radoboj, compared with an average of 63.5% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 33.9% nationally.
Population of Radoboj over time
Radoboj had 3,204 residents in 2015 and 2,972 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,000 |
| 2021 | 2,955 |
| 2022 | 2,967 |
| 2023 | 3,014 |
| 2024 | 2,954 |
| 2025 | 2,972 |
Did you know?
- “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,636 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krapina (11,485 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Radoboj
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 | Radoboj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.5 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 411 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.9% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 444 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.8% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 261 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −8.5 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 342 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 174 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 196 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Radoboj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,311 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 361 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 440 | 528 | 604 | ranked 490 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 6.6% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 301 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.2% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 290 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 117.5 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 46 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) | 2.4 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 469 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.4% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 325 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Radoboj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 63.7% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 76 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 23.6% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 353 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Radoboj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 507 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 36.4% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 45 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.5% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 245 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,133 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 119 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,491 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,949 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 362 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 541 | 499 | 456 | ranked 65 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 287 | 292 | 302 | ranked 347 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Radoboj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.4% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 370 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.3% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 102 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 246 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 349 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 83 | 251 | 150 | ranked 433 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 82.0% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 7 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Radoboj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 1.6% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 545 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Radoboj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.36 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 24 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Radoboj | 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) | 106 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 233 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 36 | 36 | 35 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 191 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 262 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 64 | 72 | 72 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.4 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 252 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 94 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 208 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) | 13.8% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 248 of 545 |
Radoboj: 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
−8.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −4.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
9.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
6.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,133 € in 2025, compared with 6,165 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,491 € in 2025, compared with 8,759 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,949 € in 2025, compared with 3,866 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
246 in 2024, compared with 128 in 2011
Where is Radoboj?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Krapina3.9 km · 11,485
- Jesenje4.5 km · 1,305
- Novi Golubovec4.6 km · 757
- Mihovljan5.4 km · 1,548
- Petrovsko6.5 km · 2,174
- Đurmanec7.4 km · 3,644
- Bednja8.3 km · 3,254
- Lepoglava9.2 km · 6,653
All municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Radoboj?
Radoboj has 2,972 residents (2025), ranking 242 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Radoboj?
Radoboj covers 33.1 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Radoboj growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Radoboj went from 3,204 to 2,972, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Radoboj?
Radoboj is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.166, longitude 15.924.
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: what is the figure for Radoboj?
In Radoboj, “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities” stands at 1.6% (2021), ranking 545 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.5%.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Radoboj?
In Radoboj, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 82.0% (2021), ranking 7 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Which municipalities border Radoboj?
The nearest to Radoboj are Krapina (3.9 km), Jesenje (4.5 km), Novi Golubovec (4.6 km), Mihovljan (5.4 km), Petrovsko (6.5 km).