Veliko Trgovišće: population and statistics
Veliko Trgovišće has a population of 4,405 (2025) across 6.4 km², or 688 people per km². It ranks 161 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,405 residents
- 6.4 km²
- 688 people/km²
Veliko Trgovišće in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Veliko Trgovišće ranks No. 13 by population.
Average annual net pay per employee: 13,108 € in Veliko Trgovišće, compared with an average of 12,929 € in Krapina-Zagorje County and 12,677 € nationally.
Unemployment rate: 2.0% in Veliko Trgovišće, compared with an average of 3.2% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Veliko Trgovišće over time
Veliko Trgovišće had 4,776 residents in 2015 and 4,405 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,492 |
| 2021 | 4,456 |
| 2022 | 4,429 |
| 2023 | 4,437 |
| 2024 | 4,439 |
| 2025 | 4,405 |
Did you know?
- “Average annual net pay per employee”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 896 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Luka, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zabok (8,729 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Veliko Trgovišće
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 | Veliko Trgovišće | 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) | 21.4% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 369 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.0 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 275 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.4 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 305 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.0 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 489 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Veliko Trgovišće | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,303 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 221 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 518 | 528 | 604 | ranked 383 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 24.2% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 104 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 15.9% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 498 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 114.7 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 65 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 14 | 243 | 16,654 | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 17.1 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 139 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.2% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 407 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Veliko Trgovišće | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 67.8% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 59 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 25.7% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 333 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Veliko Trgovišće | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 482 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 22.0% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 212 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 13.9% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 80 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,549 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 83 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 13,108 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 31 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,176 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 320 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 514 | 499 | 456 | ranked 110 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 288 | 292 | 302 | ranked 342 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Veliko Trgovišće | 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) | 50.8% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 999 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 143 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 225 | 251 | 150 | ranked 160 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 74.3% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 58 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Veliko Trgovišće | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 3,151 | – | 9,381 | ranked 257 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.7 | 5.1 | 1.6 | ranked 253 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.1% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 291 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Veliko Trgovišće | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.23 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 49 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Veliko Trgovišće | 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) | 157 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 167 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) | 321 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 73 | 72 | 72 | ranked 250 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.0 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 138 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 128 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 153 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 29 | 31 | 28 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 14.9% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 228 of 545 |
Veliko Trgovišće: 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
−7.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
1.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−3.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
14 in 2024, compared with 6 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,549 € in 2025, compared with 6,030 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
13,108 € in 2025, compared with 8,687 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,176 € in 2025, compared with 4,099 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
999 in 2024, compared with 817 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
2,486 in 2021, compared with 1,474 in 2016
Where is Veliko Trgovišće?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Veliko Trgovišće?
Veliko Trgovišće has 4,405 residents (2025), ranking 161 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Veliko Trgovišće?
Veliko Trgovišće covers 6.4 km², with a density of 688 people per km².
Is the population of Veliko Trgovišće growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Veliko Trgovišće went from 4,776 to 4,405, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Veliko Trgovišće?
Veliko Trgovišće is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.000, longitude 15.850.
Average annual net pay per employee: what is the figure for Veliko Trgovišće?
In Veliko Trgovišće, “Average annual net pay per employee” stands at 13,108 € (2025), ranking 31 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 11,010 €.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Veliko Trgovišće?
In Veliko Trgovišće, “Unemployment rate” stands at 2.0% (2021), ranking 500 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Veliko Trgovišće?
The nearest to Veliko Trgovišće are Luka (4.1 km), Oroslavje (5.0 km), Jakovlje (7.1 km), Stubičke Toplice (7.2 km), Donja Stubica (9.2 km).