Zlatar: population and statistics
Zlatar has a population of 5,477 (2025) across 76.0 km², or 72.1 people per km². It ranks 121 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,477 residents
- 76.0 km²
- 72 people/km²
Zlatar in numbers
Key points
Among the 32 municipalities in Krapina-Zagorje County, Zlatar ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: 3.5% in Zlatar, compared with an average of 4.8% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 8.1% nationally.
Share of employed residents in construction: 15.1% in Zlatar, compared with an average of 11.4% in Krapina-Zagorje County and 7.7% nationally.
Population of Zlatar over time
Zlatar had 5,883 residents in 2015 and 5,477 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,612 |
| 2021 | 5,582 |
| 2022 | 5,556 |
| 2023 | 5,523 |
| 2024 | 5,543 |
| 2025 | 5,477 |
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All indicators for Zlatar
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 | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.9 years | 44.1 | 44.8 | ranked 458 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.1% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 480 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.8 ‰ | −6.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 220 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.2 ‰ | 0.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 405 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.4 ‰ | 0.1 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 404 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zlatar | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,973 | 63,592 | 2,390,500 | ranked 179 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 533 | 528 | 604 | ranked 355 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 16.1% | 15.8% | 7.9% | ranked 185 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 22.4% | 21.4% | 25.9% | ranked 364 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 110.7 m² | 109.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 115 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 11 | 243 | 16,654 | ranked 169 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.5 | 7.7 | 7.2 | ranked 297 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.9% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 287 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zlatar | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 52.3% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 124 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 22.1% | 23.3% | 31.3% | ranked 372 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zlatar | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.8% | 1.8% | 6.0% | ranked 365 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 25.5% | 29.7% | 19.5% | ranked 160 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 15.1% | 11.4% | 9.0% | ranked 58 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,828 € | 9,106 € | 7,821 € | ranked 154 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,648 € | 12,929 € | 11,010 € | ranked 62 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,959 € | 6,237 € | 6,391 € | ranked 361 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 506 | 499 | 456 | ranked 132 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 278 | 292 | 302 | ranked 394 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zlatar | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.8% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 263 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.8% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 89 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,112 | 29,951 | 1,262,193 | ranked 134 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 201 | 251 | 150 | ranked 191 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 63.4% | 63.5% | 55.5% | ranked 187 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zlatar | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.5% | 4.8% | 6.5% | ranked 500 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Zlatar | Krapina-Zagorje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.05 | 3.08 | 2.75 | ranked 121 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Zlatar | 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) | 136 | 4,297 | 158,685 | ranked 193 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 25 | 36 | 35 | ranked 396 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 434 | 8,594 | 291,355 | ranked 112 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 79 | 72 | 72 | ranked 160 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.9 | 8.1 | 6.3 | ranked 146 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 173 | 3,661 | 139,372 | ranked 111 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) | 15.7% | 15.7% | 13.0% | ranked 204 of 545 |
Zlatar: 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
−5.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−4.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
11 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,828 € in 2025, compared with 5,716 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,648 € in 2025, compared with 8,205 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,959 € in 2025, compared with 3,856 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,112 in 2024, compared with 1,605 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2015, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Zlatar?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Lobor4.4 km · 2,594
- Budinščina7.3 km · 2,086
- Ivanec7.4 km · 12,974
- Lepoglava8.5 km · 6,653
- Mače8.8 km · 2,201
- Hrašćina9.1 km · 1,286
- Zlatar-Bistrica11 km · 2,261
- Novi Golubovec11 km · 757
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zlatar?
Zlatar has 5,477 residents (2025), ranking 121 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Zlatar?
Zlatar covers 76.0 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Zlatar growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zlatar went from 5,883 to 5,477, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Zlatar?
Zlatar is in Krapina-Zagorje County. Latitude 46.150, longitude 16.117.
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: what is the figure for Zlatar?
In Zlatar, “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities” stands at 3.5% (2021), ranking 500 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.5%.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Zlatar?
In Zlatar, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 15.1% (2021), ranking 58 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Which municipalities border Zlatar?
The nearest to Zlatar are Lobor (4.4 km), Budinščina (7.3 km), Ivanec (7.4 km), Lepoglava (8.5 km), Mače (8.8 km).