Donji Lapac: population and statistics
Donji Lapac has a population of 1,238 (2025) across 11.3 km², or 110 people per km². It ranks 470 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −27.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,238 residents
- 11.3 km²
- 110 people/km²
Donji Lapac in numbers
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Lika-Senj County, Donji Lapac ranks No. 9 by population.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: −30.9 ‰ in Donji Lapac, compared with an average of −10.1 ‰ in Lika-Senj County and −4.9 ‰ nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: 1.7% in Donji Lapac, compared with an average of 21.0% in Lika-Senj County and 52.8% nationally.
Population of Donji Lapac over time
Donji Lapac had 1,718 residents in 2015 and 1,238 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,414 |
| 2021 | 1,356 |
| 2022 | 1,310 |
| 2023 | 1,270 |
| 2024 | 1,231 |
| 2025 | 1,238 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lika-Senj County for “Unemployment rate”.
- Number 1 in Lika-Senj County for “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,583 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Udbina, 15.6 km away.
All indicators for Donji Lapac
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 | Donji Lapac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 53.9 years | 46.7 | 44.8 | ranked 7 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 37.8% | 26.2% | 22.9% | ranked 13 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 8.9% | 12.6% | 13.7% | ranked 530 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −30.9 ‰ | −10.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 544 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 27.5 ‰ | 17.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 35 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 25.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 25 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Donji Lapac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,866 | 51,907 | 2,390,500 | ranked 274 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,366 | 1,254 | 604 | ranked 52 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 4.2% | 13.5% | 7.9% | ranked 344 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 60.5% | 38.7% | 25.9% | ranked 7 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 79.2 m² | 89.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 528 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 265 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 4.9 | 23.0 | 7.2 | ranked 360 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.1% | 98.6% | 99.0% | ranked 452 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Donji Lapac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 1.7% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 510 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 1.7% | 21.0% | 31.3% | ranked 542 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Donji Lapac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 29.1% | 10.5% | 6.0% | ranked 26 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 7.3% | 12.5% | 19.5% | ranked 519 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.9% | 7.8% | 9.0% | ranked 456 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,130 € | 8,472 € | 7,821 € | ranked 505 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,722 € | 11,318 € | 11,010 € | ranked 323 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 3,910 € | 6,226 € | 6,391 € | ranked 540 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 289 | 489 | 456 | ranked 541 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 612 | 371 | 302 | ranked 5 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Donji Lapac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 12.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | ranked 43 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 28.5% | 43.8% | 45.2% | ranked 540 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 172 | 11,997 | 1,262,193 | ranked 413 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 140 | 278 | 150 | ranked 293 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 17.2% | 21.5% | 55.5% | ranked 519 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Donji Lapac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 524 | – | 9,381 | ranked 303 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.4 | 74.2 | 1.6 | ranked 271 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 8.8% | 11.5% | 6.5% | ranked 179 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Donji Lapac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.11 | 2.43 | 2.75 | ranked 538 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Donji Lapac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 16 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 3 | 1,502 | 158,685 | ranked 490 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 2 | 34 | 35 | ranked 489 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 42 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 69 | 3,010 | 291,355 | ranked 468 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 56 | 69 | 72 | ranked 437 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.1 | 5.6 | 6.3 | ranked 430 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 14 | 1,249 | 139,372 | ranked 516 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 11 | 29 | 28 | ranked 520 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 11.5% | 17.5% | 13.0% | ranked 318 of 545 |
Donji Lapac: 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
−30.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −23.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
27.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −28.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
25.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −17.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 7 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,130 € in 2025, compared with 3,668 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,722 € in 2025, compared with 6,383 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
3,910 € in 2025, compared with 2,785 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
172 in 2024, compared with 183 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
418 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Donji Lapac?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Udbina16 km · 1,244
- Lovinac28 km · 992
- Gračac30 km · 2,814
- Obrovac45 km · 3,422
- Plitvička Jezera46 km · 4,236
- Gospić47 km · 11,903
- Jasenice47 km · 1,480
- Ervenik49 km · 679
All municipalities in Lika-Senj County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donji Lapac?
Donji Lapac has 1,238 residents (2025), ranking 470 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Donji Lapac?
Donji Lapac covers 11.3 km², with a density of 110 people per km².
Is the population of Donji Lapac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Donji Lapac went from 1,718 to 1,238, a change of −27.9%.
Where is Donji Lapac?
Donji Lapac is in Lika-Senj County. Latitude 44.550, longitude 15.967.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Donji Lapac?
In Donji Lapac, “Natural change per 1,000 residents” stands at −30.9 ‰ (2024), ranking 544 of 546 municipalities; the national median is −6.8 ‰.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: what is the figure for Donji Lapac?
In Donji Lapac, “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning” stands at 1.7% (2021), ranking 542 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 31.3%.
Which municipalities border Donji Lapac?
The nearest to Donji Lapac are Udbina (16 km), Lovinac (28 km), Gračac (30 km), Obrovac (45 km), Plitvička Jezera (46 km).