Plitvička Jezera: population and statistics
Plitvička Jezera has a population of 4,236 (2025) across 469.0 km², or 9.0 people per km². It ranks 169 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,236 residents
- 469.0 km²
- 9 people/km²
Plitvička Jezera in numbers
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Lika-Senj County, Plitvička Jezera ranks No. 5 by population.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: 26.7 ‰ in Plitvička Jezera, compared with an average of 16.2 ‰ in Lika-Senj County and 4.9 ‰ nationally.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 15.7% in Plitvička Jezera, compared with an average of 21.5% in Lika-Senj County and 33.9% nationally.
Population of Plitvička Jezera over time
Plitvička Jezera had 3,907 residents in 2015 and 4,236 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,690 |
| 2021 | 3,628 |
| 2022 | 3,833 |
| 2023 | 4,052 |
| 2024 | 4,178 |
| 2025 | 4,236 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lika-Senj County for “Natural change per 1,000 residents”.
- “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 65,686 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rakovica, 15.4 km away.
All indicators for Plitvička Jezera
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 | Plitvička Jezera | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.5 years | 46.7 | 44.8 | ranked 304 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.3% | 26.2% | 22.9% | ranked 308 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.8% | 12.6% | 13.7% | ranked 261 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −2.6 ‰ | −10.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 96 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 17.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 68 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 26.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 20 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plitvička Jezera | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,963 | 51,907 | 2,390,500 | ranked 180 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 812 | 1,254 | 604 | ranked 155 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 7.5% | 13.5% | 7.9% | ranked 282 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 38.9% | 38.7% | 25.9% | ranked 67 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 91.3 m² | 89.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 428 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 5 | 265 | 16,654 | ranked 239 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 14.4 | 23.0 | 7.2 | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.9% | 98.6% | 99.0% | ranked 287 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Plitvička Jezera | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.2% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 396 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 11.1% | 21.0% | 31.3% | ranked 499 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plitvička Jezera | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 8.9% | 10.5% | 6.0% | ranked 203 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 7.5% | 12.5% | 19.5% | ranked 517 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.5% | 7.8% | 9.0% | ranked 472 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,543 € | 8,472 € | 7,821 € | ranked 329 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,926 € | 11,318 € | 11,010 € | ranked 288 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,300 € | 6,226 € | 6,391 € | ranked 468 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 478 | 489 | 456 | ranked 212 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 317 | 371 | 302 | ranked 215 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plitvička Jezera | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 48.7% | 43.8% | 45.2% | ranked 174 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,461 | 11,997 | 1,262,193 | ranked 109 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 350 | 278 | 150 | ranked 58 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 15.7% | 21.5% | 55.5% | ranked 524 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Plitvička Jezera | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 485,699 | – | 9,381 | ranked 59 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 131.1 | 74.2 | 1.6 | ranked 57 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 21.0% | 11.5% | 6.5% | ranked 52 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Plitvička Jezera | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.48 | 2.43 | 2.75 | ranked 429 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Plitvička Jezera | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 16 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 150 | 1,502 | 158,685 | ranked 180 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 35 | 34 | 35 | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 42 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 288 | 3,010 | 291,355 | ranked 181 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 68 | 69 | 72 | ranked 317 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.8 | 5.6 | 6.3 | ranked 388 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 123 | 1,249 | 139,372 | ranked 158 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 29 | 29 | 28 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 16.6% | 17.5% | 13.0% | ranked 183 of 545 |
Plitvička Jezera: 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
−2.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
20.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −15.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
26.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
5 in 2024, compared with 43 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,543 € in 2025, compared with 5,262 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,926 € in 2025, compared with 7,460 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,300 € in 2025, compared with 3,690 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,461 in 2024, compared with 1,240 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
213,485 in 2021, compared with 241,419 in 2012
Where is Plitvička Jezera?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Rakovica15 km · 2,426
- Saborsko16 km · 410
- Vrhovine16 km · 865
- Slunj26 km · 4,029
- Otočac30 km · 8,026
- Plaški30 km · 1,542
- Cetingrad33 km · 1,263
- Udbina37 km · 1,244
All municipalities in Lika-Senj County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plitvička Jezera?
Plitvička Jezera has 4,236 residents (2025), ranking 169 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Plitvička Jezera?
Plitvička Jezera covers 469.0 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Plitvička Jezera growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Plitvička Jezera went from 3,907 to 4,236, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Plitvička Jezera?
Plitvička Jezera is in Lika-Senj County. Latitude 44.880, longitude 15.616.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Plitvička Jezera?
In Plitvička Jezera, “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents” stands at 26.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 20 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.7 ‰.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Plitvička Jezera?
In Plitvička Jezera, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 15.7% (2021), ranking 524 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Which municipalities border Plitvička Jezera?
The nearest to Plitvička Jezera are Rakovica (15 km), Saborsko (16 km), Vrhovine (16 km), Slunj (26 km), Otočac (30 km).