Belica: population and statistics
Belica has a population of 2,751 (2025) across 27.7 km², or 99.3 people per km². It ranks 254 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,751 residents
- 27.7 km²
- 99 people/km²
Belica in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Belica ranks No. 11 by population.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: 135.4 m² in Belica, compared with an average of 114.3 m² in Međimurje County and 92.6 m² nationally.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: 76 in Belica, compared with an average of 51 in Međimurje County and 41 nationally.
Population of Belica over time
Belica had 3,052 residents in 2015 and 2,751 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,857 |
| 2021 | 2,797 |
| 2022 | 2,773 |
| 2023 | 2,774 |
| 2024 | 2,755 |
| 2025 | 2,751 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”.
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”.
- “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,880 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pribislavec, 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Belica
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 | Belica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.2 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 338 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.8% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 408 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.4% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 308 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.6 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 301 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −0.4 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 335 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 205 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Belica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 962 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 434 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 341 | 429 | 604 | ranked 541 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.3% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 523 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 13.8% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 516 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 135.4 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 1 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 280 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 4.7 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 365 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.2% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 242 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Belica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 84.1% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 7 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 29.4% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 293 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Belica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 15.0% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 106 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 31.3% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 100 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 12.7% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 102 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,633 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 306 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,258 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 234 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,686 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 513 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 456 | 469 | 456 | ranked 273 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 279 | 257 | 302 | ranked 390 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Belica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.6% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 452 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 53.5% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 53 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 387 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 259 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 140 | 320 | 150 | ranked 293 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 60.7% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 219 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Belica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 0 | – | 9,381 | ranked 313 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 2.8% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 528 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Belica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.42 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 13 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Belica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 210 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 129 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 76 | 51 | 35 | ranked 7 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 226 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 234 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 82 | 86 | 72 | ranked 124 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.3 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 260 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 69 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 267 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 25 | 28 | 28 | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.2% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 368 of 545 |
Belica: 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
−7.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −4.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−0.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
5.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,633 € in 2025, compared with 5,528 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,258 € in 2025, compared with 7,784 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,686 € in 2025, compared with 3,093 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
387 in 2024, compared with 437 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Belica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Pribislavec3.1 km · 3,047
- Mala Subotica3.4 km · 4,256
- Dekanovec6.8 km · 686
- Podturen6.9 km · 3,340
- Čakovec6.9 km · 27,989
- Domašinec7.0 km · 1,795
- Šenkovec7.5 km · 2,627
- Orehovica8.3 km · 2,749
All municipalities in Međimurje County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Belica?
Belica has 2,751 residents (2025), ranking 254 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Belica?
Belica covers 27.7 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Belica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Belica went from 3,052 to 2,751, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Belica?
Belica is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.406, longitude 16.517.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: what is the figure for Belica?
In Belica, “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling” stands at 135.4 m² (2021), ranking 1 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 100.4 m².
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Belica?
In Belica, “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents” stands at 76 (2025/2026), ranking 7 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 35.
Which municipalities border Belica?
The nearest to Belica are Pribislavec (3.1 km), Mala Subotica (3.4 km), Dekanovec (6.8 km), Podturen (6.9 km), Čakovec (6.9 km).