Zlatar-Bistrica: population and statistics
Zlatar-Bistrica has a population of 2,261 (2025) across 24.7 km², or 91.5 people per km². It ranks 310 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,261 residents
- 24.7 km²
- 92 people/km²
Zlatar-Bistrica in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Zlatar-Bistrica ranks No. 21 by population.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: −4.9 ‰ in Zlatar-Bistrica, compared with an average of 0.1 ‰ in Krapina-Zagorje County and 4.9 ‰ nationally.
Net income per resident (per year): 10,269 € in Zlatar-Bistrica, compared with an average of 9,106 € in Krapina-Zagorje County and 9,698 € nationally.
Population of Zlatar-Bistrica over time
Zlatar-Bistrica had 2,496 residents in 2015 and 2,261 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,327 |
| 2021 | 2,307 |
| 2022 | 2,293 |
| 2023 | 2,290 |
| 2024 | 2,279 |
| 2025 | 2,261 |
Did you know?
- “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Net income per resident (per year)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,459 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mače, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bedekovčina (7,022 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Zlatar-Bistrica
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 | Zlatar-Bistrica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.2 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.4% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 241 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 273 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.5 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 297 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.9 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 511 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zlatar-Bistrica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,150 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 395 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 498 | 528 | 604 | ranked 418 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 5.0% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 328 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 26.0% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 104.8 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 197 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) | 3.5 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 423 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.9% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 98 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zlatar-Bistrica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 68.0% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 58 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 22.4% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 369 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zlatar-Bistrica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.5% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 34.2% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 68 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.6% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 139 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 10,269 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 42 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,640 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 63 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,634 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 208 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 509 | 499 | 456 | ranked 125 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 317 | 292 | 302 | ranked 215 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zlatar-Bistrica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.1% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 303 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.2% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 107 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 486 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 221 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 213 | 251 | 150 | ranked 175 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 61.8% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 209 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zlatar-Bistrica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.7% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 486 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Zlatar-Bistrica | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.87 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 197 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Zlatar-Bistrica | 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) | 104 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 239 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 46 | 36 | 35 | ranked 80 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 174 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 288 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) | 7.2 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 198 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 58 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 305 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) | 18.3% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 153 of 545 |
Zlatar-Bistrica: 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
−7.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −4.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
3.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−4.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 6 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
10,269 € in 2025, compared with 5,969 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,640 € in 2025, compared with 8,332 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,634 € in 2025, compared with 4,446 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
486 in 2024, compared with 485 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2015, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Zlatar-Bistrica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Mače4.7 km · 2,201
- Bedekovčina6.2 km · 7,022
- Marija Bistrica7.3 km · 5,385
- Zabok8.1 km · 8,729
- Konjščina8.5 km · 3,186
- Lobor10 km · 2,594
- Zlatar11 km · 5,477
- Mihovljan11 km · 1,548
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zlatar-Bistrica?
Zlatar-Bistrica has 2,261 residents (2025), ranking 310 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Zlatar-Bistrica?
Zlatar-Bistrica covers 24.7 km², with a density of 92 people per km².
Is the population of Zlatar-Bistrica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zlatar-Bistrica went from 2,496 to 2,261, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Zlatar-Bistrica?
Zlatar-Bistrica is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.060, longitude 16.070.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Zlatar-Bistrica?
In Zlatar-Bistrica, “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents” stands at −4.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 511 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.7 ‰.
Net income per resident (per year): what is the figure for Zlatar-Bistrica?
In Zlatar-Bistrica, “Net income per resident (per year)” stands at 10,269 € (2025), ranking 42 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7,821 €.
Which municipalities border Zlatar-Bistrica?
The nearest to Zlatar-Bistrica are Mače (4.7 km), Bedekovčina (6.2 km), Marija Bistrica (7.3 km), Zabok (8.1 km), Konjščina (8.5 km).