Lovinac: population and statistics
Lovinac has a population of 992 (2025) across 345.8 km², or 2.9 people per km². It ranks 502 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 992 residents
- 345.8 km²
- 3 people/km²
Lovinac in numbers
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Lika-Senj County, Lovinac ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: 3.1% in Lovinac, compared with an average of 21.0% in Lika-Senj County and 52.8% nationally.
Employees with pay per 1,000 residents: 335 in Lovinac, compared with an average of 489 in Lika-Senj County and 500 nationally.
Population of Lovinac over time
Lovinac had 941 residents in 2015 and 992 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 954 |
| 2021 | 939 |
| 2022 | 948 |
| 2023 | 977 |
| 2024 | 986 |
| 2025 | 992 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lika-Senj County for “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employees with pay per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 48,431 football pitches.
- Its population density is 38.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gračac (2,814 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Lovinac
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 | Lovinac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 48.4 years | 46.7 | 44.8 | ranked 70 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 30.6% | 26.2% | 22.9% | ranked 51 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.4% | 12.6% | 13.7% | ranked 409 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.1 ‰ | −10.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 360 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 28.2 ‰ | 17.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 30 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 36 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lovinac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,244 | 51,907 | 2,390,500 | ranked 377 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,319 | 1,254 | 604 | ranked 61 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 38.7% | 13.5% | 7.9% | ranked 25 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 28.2% | 38.7% | 25.9% | ranked 223 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 88.4 m² | 89.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 467 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 6 | 265 | 16,654 | ranked 219 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 10.1 | 23.0 | 7.2 | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.7% | 98.6% | 99.0% | ranked 156 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lovinac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 481 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 3.1% | 21.0% | 31.3% | ranked 537 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lovinac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 18.0% | 10.5% | 6.0% | ranked 81 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 15.1% | 12.5% | 19.5% | ranked 354 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.6% | 7.8% | 9.0% | ranked 360 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,698 € | 8,472 € | 7,821 € | ranked 451 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,937 € | 11,318 € | 11,010 € | ranked 149 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,658 € | 6,226 € | 6,391 € | ranked 416 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 335 | 489 | 456 | ranked 527 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 409 | 371 | 302 | ranked 60 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lovinac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.6% | 4.8% | 4.6% | ranked 142 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 33.7% | 43.8% | 45.2% | ranked 517 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 161 | 11,997 | 1,262,193 | ranked 426 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 163 | 278 | 150 | ranked 247 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 50.0% | 21.5% | 55.5% | ranked 335 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lovinac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 3,345 | – | 9,381 | ranked 254 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 3.6 | 74.2 | 1.6 | ranked 176 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 11.9% | 11.5% | 6.5% | ranked 135 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Lovinac | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.40 | 2.43 | 2.75 | ranked 470 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Lovinac | 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) | 21 | 1,502 | 158,685 | ranked 456 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 21 | 34 | 35 | ranked 429 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 42 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 52 | 3,010 | 291,355 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 52 | 69 | 72 | ranked 453 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 2.4 | 5.6 | 6.3 | ranked 509 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 16 | 1,249 | 139,372 | ranked 506 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 16 | 29 | 28 | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 13.7% | 17.5% | 13.0% | ranked 251 of 545 |
Lovinac: 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
−9.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −19.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
28.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
21.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −17.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
6 in 2024, compared with 18 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,698 € in 2025, compared with 4,655 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,937 € in 2025, compared with 7,691 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,658 € in 2025, compared with 3,838 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
161 in 2024, compared with 133 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
4,640 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Lovinac?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Gračac16 km · 2,814
- Jasenice20 km · 1,480
- Udbina20 km · 1,244
- Obrovac21 km · 3,422
- Starigrad23 km · 1,768
- Posedarje25 km · 3,441
- Novigrad26 km · 2,090
- Donji Lapac28 km · 1,238
All municipalities in Lika-Senj County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lovinac?
Lovinac has 992 residents (2025), ranking 502 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Lovinac?
Lovinac covers 345.8 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Lovinac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lovinac went from 941 to 992, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Lovinac?
Lovinac is in Lika-Senj County. Latitude 44.390, longitude 15.690.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: what is the figure for Lovinac?
In Lovinac, “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning” stands at 3.1% (2021), ranking 537 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 31.3%.
Employees with pay per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Lovinac?
In Lovinac, “Employees with pay per 1,000 residents” stands at 335 (2025), ranking 527 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 456.
Which municipalities border Lovinac?
The nearest to Lovinac are Gračac (16 km), Jasenice (20 km), Udbina (20 km), Obrovac (21 km), Starigrad (23 km).