Zagorska Sela: population and statistics
Zagorska Sela has a population of 891 (2025) across 4.1 km², or 217 people per km². It ranks 512 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 891 residents
- 4.1 km²
- 217 people/km²
Zagorska Sela in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Zagorska Sela ranks No. 31 by population.
Employees with pay per 1,000 residents: 322 in Zagorska Sela, compared with an average of 499 in Krapina-Zagorje County and 500 nationally.
Population of Zagorska Sela over time
Zagorska Sela had 955 residents in 2015 and 891 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 911 |
| 2021 | 897 |
| 2022 | 886 |
| 2023 | 882 |
| 2024 | 888 |
| 2025 | 891 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Average age of residents”.
- Number 1 in Krapina-Zagorje County for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- “Primary schools”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employees with pay per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 574 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kumrovec (1,343 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Zagorska Sela
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 | Zagorska Sela | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 49.3 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 46 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 28.3% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 90 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.6% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 458 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −11.3 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 430 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 192 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 181 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zagorska Sela | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 781 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 481 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 869 | 528 | 604 | ranked 132 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 18.3% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 155 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 39.1% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 64 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 94.7 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 373 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 243 | 16,654 | ranked 445 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) | 99.1% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 257 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zagorska Sela | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 44.7% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 155 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 10.9% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 503 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zagorska Sela | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.4% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 338 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 33.8% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 75 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 157 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,018 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 512 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,533 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 76 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,087 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 492 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 322 | 499 | 456 | ranked 534 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 253 | 292 | 302 | ranked 482 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zagorska Sela | 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) | 42.8% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 354 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 61 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 521 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 69 | 251 | 150 | ranked 469 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 75.9% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 44 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zagorska Sela | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,414 | – | 9,381 | ranked 282 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 1.5 | 5.1 | 1.6 | ranked 215 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.6% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 336 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Zagorska Sela | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.64 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 343 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Zagorska Sela | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 36 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 0 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 539 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 0 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 539 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 72 | 72 | ranked 539 of 546 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 11 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 524 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 12 | 31 | 28 | ranked 514 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.7% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 341 of 545 |
Zagorska Sela: 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
−11.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −20.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
7.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
6.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,018 € in 2025, compared with 3,922 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,533 € in 2025, compared with 8,431 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,087 € in 2025, compared with 3,171 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
61 in 2024, compared with 118 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
618 in 2021, compared with 791 in 2018
Where is Zagorska Sela?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zagorska Sela?
Zagorska Sela has 891 residents (2025), ranking 512 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Zagorska Sela?
Zagorska Sela covers 4.1 km², with a density of 217 people per km².
Is the population of Zagorska Sela growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zagorska Sela went from 955 to 891, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Zagorska Sela?
Zagorska Sela is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.097, longitude 15.635.
Primary schools: what is the figure for Zagorska Sela?
In Zagorska Sela, “Primary schools” stands at 0 (2025/2026), ranking 539 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 2.
Employees with pay per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Zagorska Sela?
In Zagorska Sela, “Employees with pay per 1,000 residents” stands at 322 (2025), ranking 534 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 456.
Which municipalities border Zagorska Sela?
The nearest to Zagorska Sela are Kumrovec (4.1 km), Desinić (5.2 km), Tuhelj (8.9 km), Klanjec (9.8 km), Pregrada (12 km).