Udbina: population and statistics
Udbina has a population of 1,244 (2025) across 18.8 km², or 66.2 people per km². It ranks 467 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,244 residents
- 18.8 km²
- 66 people/km²
Udbina in numbers
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Lika-Senj County, Udbina ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: 1.7% in Udbina, compared with an average of 21.0% in Lika-Senj County and 52.8% nationally.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 1.6 in Udbina, compared with an average of 5.6 in Lika-Senj County and 8.4 nationally.
Population of Udbina over time
Udbina had 1,559 residents in 2015 and 1,244 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,353 |
| 2021 | 1,324 |
| 2022 | 1,299 |
| 2023 | 1,275 |
| 2024 | 1,259 |
| 2025 | 1,244 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lika-Senj County for “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,633 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Donji Lapac, 15.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gračac (2,814 residents), 30 km away.
All indicators for Udbina
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 | Udbina | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 52.2 years | 46.7 | 44.8 | ranked 15 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 36.2% | 26.2% | 22.9% | ranked 15 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 10.4% | 12.6% | 13.7% | ranked 504 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −14.3 ‰ | −10.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 481 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 17.8 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 183 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 320 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Udbina | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,920 | 51,907 | 2,390,500 | ranked 266 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,439 | 1,254 | 604 | ranked 48 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 11.5% | 13.5% | 7.9% | ranked 234 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 57.1% | 38.7% | 25.9% | ranked 10 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 80.6 m² | 89.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 523 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 265 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 4.0 | 23.0 | 7.2 | ranked 400 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.3% | 98.6% | 99.0% | ranked 400 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Udbina | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.4% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 434 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 1.7% | 21.0% | 31.3% | ranked 542 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Udbina | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 34.6% | 10.5% | 6.0% | ranked 9 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 18.5% | 12.5% | 19.5% | ranked 292 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 3.5% | 7.8% | 9.0% | ranked 531 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,755 € | 8,472 € | 7,821 € | ranked 285 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,822 € | 11,318 € | 11,010 € | ranked 309 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 3,972 € | 6,226 € | 6,391 € | ranked 536 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 359 | 489 | 456 | ranked 507 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 527 | 371 | 302 | ranked 11 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Udbina | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.0% | 4.8% | 4.6% | ranked 202 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 40.7% | 43.8% | 45.2% | ranked 416 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 187 | 11,997 | 1,262,193 | ranked 401 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 149 | 278 | 150 | ranked 276 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 15.4% | 21.5% | 55.5% | ranked 525 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Udbina | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,125 | – | 9,381 | ranked 286 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.8 | 74.2 | 1.6 | ranked 244 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 8.4% | 11.5% | 6.5% | ranked 194 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Udbina | Lika-Senj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.14 | 2.43 | 2.75 | ranked 535 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Udbina | 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) | 28 | 1,502 | 158,685 | ranked 440 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 23 | 34 | 35 | ranked 415 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 42 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 62 | 3,010 | 291,355 | ranked 479 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 50 | 69 | 72 | ranked 463 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 1.6 | 5.6 | 6.3 | ranked 528 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) | 13 | 29 | 28 | ranked 505 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 7.9% | 17.5% | 13.0% | ranked 469 of 545 |
Udbina: 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
−14.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −14.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
8.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −26.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −21.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 10 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,755 € in 2025, compared with 5,183 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,822 € in 2025, compared with 6,884 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
3,972 € in 2025, compared with 2,804 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
187 in 2024, compared with 183 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,259 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Udbina?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Donji Lapac16 km · 1,238
- Lovinac20 km · 992
- Gračac30 km · 2,814
- Gospić31 km · 11,903
- Plitvička Jezera37 km · 4,236
- Starigrad40 km · 1,768
- Jasenice40 km · 1,480
- Obrovac41 km · 3,422
All municipalities in Lika-Senj County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Udbina?
Udbina has 1,244 residents (2025), ranking 467 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Udbina?
Udbina covers 18.8 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Udbina growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Udbina went from 1,559 to 1,244, a change of −20.2%.
Where is Udbina?
Udbina is in Lika-Senj County. Latitude 44.562, longitude 15.771.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: what is the figure for Udbina?
In Udbina, “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning” stands at 1.7% (2021), ranking 542 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 31.3%.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Udbina?
In Udbina, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 1.6 (2025/2026), ranking 528 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Which municipalities border Udbina?
The nearest to Udbina are Donji Lapac (16 km), Lovinac (20 km), Gračac (30 km), Gospić (31 km), Plitvička Jezera (37 km).