Domašinec: population and statistics
Domašinec has a population of 1,795 (2025) across 29.5 km², or 60.8 people per km². It ranks 374 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,795 residents
- 29.5 km²
- 61 people/km²
Domašinec in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Domašinec ranks No. 20 by population.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: 3,846 € in Domašinec, compared with an average of 5,740 € in Međimurje County and 7,010 € nationally.
Population of Domašinec over time
Domašinec had 2,175 residents in 2015 and 1,795 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,953 |
| 2021 | 1,906 |
| 2022 | 1,838 |
| 2023 | 1,812 |
| 2024 | 1,811 |
| 2025 | 1,795 |
Did you know?
- “Students by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pension per pensioner”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,132 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Dekanovec, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Podturen (3,340 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Domašinec
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 | Domašinec | 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) | 22.7% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 279 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.2% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.2 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 283 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −5.6 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 427 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −0.6 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 429 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Domašinec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 795 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 479 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 413 | 429 | 604 | ranked 511 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 4.4% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 339 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 20.0% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 421 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 121.4 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 18 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 280 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.5 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 335 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.5% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 391 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Domašinec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 70.7% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 43 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 23.7% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 352 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Domašinec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 8.1% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 220 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 31.8% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 97 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 18.3% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 21 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,429 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 474 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,082 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 130 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 3,846 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 541 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 395 | 469 | 456 | ranked 442 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 253 | 257 | 302 | ranked 482 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Domašinec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.2% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 484 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 48.1% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 183 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 280 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 319 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 155 | 320 | 150 | ranked 264 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 63.4% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 187 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Domašinec | 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) | 4.2% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 445 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Domašinec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.19 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 60 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Domašinec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 2 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 491 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 1 | 51 | 35 | ranked 492 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 188 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 272 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 105 | 86 | 72 | ranked 20 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.7 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 238 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 3 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 538 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 2 | 28 | 28 | ranked 539 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.2% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 414 of 545 |
Domašinec: 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
−7.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −7.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−5.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−0.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,429 € in 2025, compared with 4,081 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,082 € in 2025, compared with 7,915 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
3,846 € in 2025, compared with 2,468 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
280 in 2024, compared with 234 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Domašinec?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Dekanovec2.4 km · 686
- Podturen5.4 km · 3,340
- Belica7.0 km · 2,751
- Mala Subotica7.5 km · 4,256
- Donji Kraljevec8.0 km · 4,211
- Goričan8.5 km · 2,144
- Pribislavec10 km · 3,047
- Prelog11 km · 7,063
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Domašinec?
Domašinec has 1,795 residents (2025), ranking 374 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Domašinec?
Domašinec covers 29.5 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Domašinec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Domašinec went from 2,175 to 1,795, a change of −17.5%.
Where is Domašinec?
Domašinec is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.433, longitude 16.600.
Students by place of residence: what is the figure for Domašinec?
In Domašinec, “Students by place of residence” stands at 3 (2025/2026), ranking 538 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 67.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: what is the figure for Domašinec?
In Domašinec, “Average annual net pension per pensioner” stands at 3,846 € (2025), ranking 541 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 6,391 €.
Which municipalities border Domašinec?
The nearest to Domašinec are Dekanovec (2.4 km), Podturen (5.4 km), Belica (7.0 km), Mala Subotica (7.5 km), Donji Kraljevec (8.0 km).