Tuhelj: population and statistics
Tuhelj has a population of 2,195 (2025) across 23.9 km², or 91.8 people per km². It ranks 319 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,195 residents
- 23.9 km²
- 92 people/km²
Tuhelj in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Tuhelj ranks No. 23 by population.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: 42.2% in Tuhelj, compared with an average of 15.8% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 7.3% nationally.
Unemployment rate: 2.0% in Tuhelj, compared with an average of 3.2% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Tuhelj over time
Tuhelj had 2,049 residents in 2015 and 2,195 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,049 |
| 2021 | 2,058 |
| 2022 | 2,108 |
| 2023 | 2,148 |
| 2024 | 2,182 |
| 2025 | 2,195 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”.
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Tourist nights in the year”.
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,347 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Klanjec, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krapinske Toplice (4,776 residents), 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Tuhelj
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 | Tuhelj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.4 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 216 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 24.2% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 201 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 201 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −8.2 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 332 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 175 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 200 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tuhelj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,598 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 307 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 782 | 528 | 604 | ranked 166 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 42.2% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 17 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 16.5% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 491 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 102.6 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 240 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) | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 257 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.8% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 424 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tuhelj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 60.1% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 91 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 19.0% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 416 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tuhelj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.2% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 456 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 21.4% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 227 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 14.9% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 61 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,213 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 223 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,489 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 82 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,442 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 258 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 463 | 499 | 456 | ranked 251 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 263 | 292 | 302 | ranked 449 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tuhelj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.0% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 500 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 49.4% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 157 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 339 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 288 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 155 | 251 | 150 | ranked 264 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 73.1% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 69 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tuhelj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 145,702 | – | 9,381 | ranked 102 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 70.4 | 5.1 | 1.6 | ranked 89 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 11.0% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 145 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Tuhelj | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.01 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 133 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Tuhelj | 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) | 73 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 309 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 33 | 36 | 35 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 150 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 323 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 68 | 72 | 72 | ranked 317 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.1 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 208 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 60 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 297 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) | 12.7% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 277 of 545 |
Tuhelj: 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
−8.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
9.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
5.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 9 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,213 € in 2025, compared with 5,428 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,489 € in 2025, compared with 8,240 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,442 € in 2025, compared with 4,038 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
339 in 2024, compared with 249 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
134,035 in 2021, compared with 91,207 in 2014
Where is Tuhelj?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Klanjec2.9 km · 2,429
- Kumrovec5.3 km · 1,343
- Krapinske Toplice7.3 km · 4,776
- Zagorska Sela8.9 km · 891
- Pregrada9.7 km · 5,858
- Desinić9.7 km · 2,536
- Kraljevec na Sutli11 km · 1,603
- Veliko Trgovišće12 km · 4,405
All municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tuhelj?
Tuhelj has 2,195 residents (2025), ranking 319 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Tuhelj?
Tuhelj covers 23.9 km², with a density of 92 people per km².
Is the population of Tuhelj growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tuhelj went from 2,049 to 2,195, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Tuhelj?
Tuhelj is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.077, longitude 15.747.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: what is the figure for Tuhelj?
In Tuhelj, “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings” stands at 42.2% (2021), ranking 17 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 7.9%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Tuhelj?
In Tuhelj, “Unemployment rate” stands at 2.0% (2021), ranking 500 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Tuhelj?
The nearest to Tuhelj are Klanjec (2.9 km), Kumrovec (5.3 km), Krapinske Toplice (7.3 km), Zagorska Sela (8.9 km), Pregrada (9.7 km).