Čakovec: population and statistics
Čakovec has a population of 27,989 (2025) across 76.9 km², or 364 people per km². It ranks 18 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 27,989 residents
- 76.9 km²
- 364 people/km²
Čakovec in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Čakovec ranks No. 1 by population.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: 581 in Čakovec, compared with an average of 320 in Međimurje County and 326 nationally.
Population of Čakovec over time
Čakovec had 27,549 residents in 2015 and 27,989 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 27,010 |
| 2021 | 27,330 |
| 2022 | 27,458 |
| 2023 | 27,731 |
| 2024 | 27,958 |
| 2025 | 27,989 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Number of dwellings”.
- “Children in kindergartens”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities 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 10,770 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
All indicators for Čakovec
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 | Čakovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.2 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 430 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.4% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 369 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 16.0% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 50 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −1.7 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 65 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 279 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 304 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Čakovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 11,306 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 27 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 417 | 429 | 604 | ranked 508 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.5% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 514 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 15.9% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 498 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 106.1 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 184 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 140 | 280 | 16,654 | ranked 21 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 28.6 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 95 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Čakovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 89.4% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 4 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 40.6% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 207 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Čakovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.3% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 452 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 30.2% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 111 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.5% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 300 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,698 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 72 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,798 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 50 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,939 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 126 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 510 | 469 | 456 | ranked 122 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 265 | 257 | 302 | ranked 431 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Čakovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.8% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 334 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 52.7% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 69 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 16,238 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 12 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 581 | 320 | 150 | ranked 7 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 30.9% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 456 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Čakovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 24,388 | – | 9,381 | ranked 171 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.9 | 2.0 | 1.6 | ranked 237 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.8% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 477 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Čakovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.84 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 219 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Čakovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 19 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 9 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 1,975 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 9 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 71 | 51 | 35 | ranked 10 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 10 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 23 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 2,150 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 20 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 77 | 86 | 72 | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.1 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 77 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 1,143 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 19 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 41 | 28 | 28 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 25.7% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 34 of 545 |
Čakovec: 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
−1.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
2.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
140 in 2024, compared with 36 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,698 € in 2025, compared with 6,905 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,798 € in 2025, compared with 8,587 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,939 € in 2025, compared with 4,620 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
16,238 in 2024, compared with 14,707 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
19,936 in 2021, compared with 12,026 in 2014
Where is Čakovec?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Čakovec?
Čakovec has 27,989 residents (2025), ranking 18 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Čakovec?
Čakovec covers 76.9 km², with a density of 364 people per km².
Is the population of Čakovec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Čakovec went from 27,549 to 27,989, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Čakovec?
Čakovec is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.383, longitude 16.433.
Children in kindergartens: what is the figure for Čakovec?
In Čakovec, “Children in kindergartens” stands at 1,975 (2025/2026), ranking 9 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 86.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Čakovec?
In Čakovec, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents” stands at 581 (2024), ranking 7 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 150.
Which municipalities border Čakovec?
The nearest to Čakovec are Strahoninec (2.1 km), Šenkovec (3.1 km), Nedelišće (3.3 km), Pribislavec (3.9 km), Sveti Juraj na Bregu (6.7 km).