Donja Dubrava: population and statistics
Donja Dubrava has a population of 1,624 (2025) across 19.0 km², or 85.5 people per km². It ranks 406 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,624 residents
- 19.0 km²
- 86 people/km²
Donja Dubrava in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Donja Dubrava ranks No. 22 by population.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 42.3% in Donja Dubrava, compared with an average of 36.3% in Međimurje County and 17.4% nationally.
Population of Donja Dubrava over time
Donja Dubrava had 1,795 residents in 2015 and 1,624 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,669 |
| 2021 | 1,646 |
| 2022 | 1,646 |
| 2023 | 1,644 |
| 2024 | 1,640 |
| 2025 | 1,624 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Average age of residents”.
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,661 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Donji Vidovec, 2.7 km away.
All indicators for Donja Dubrava
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 | Donja Dubrava | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.9 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 127 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 25.5% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 157 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.8% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 448 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −11.0 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 422 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.5 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 368 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.2 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 376 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Donja Dubrava | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 832 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 466 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 502 | 429 | 604 | ranked 407 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.8% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 435 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 22.5% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 361 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 113.1 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 84 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) | 6.1 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 306 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.3% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 329 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Donja Dubrava | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 68.1% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 55 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 31.0% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 275 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Donja Dubrava | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.5% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 382 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 42.3% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 20 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 12.1% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 120 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,560 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 325 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,350 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 227 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,124 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 488 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 470 | 469 | 456 | ranked 234 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 308 | 257 | 302 | ranked 246 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Donja Dubrava | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.8% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 432 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 49.3% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 161 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 374 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 267 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 228 | 320 | 150 | ranked 155 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 59.8% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 228 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Donja Dubrava | 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) | 3.7% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 486 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Donja Dubrava | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.63 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 352 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Donja Dubrava | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 79 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 295 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 49 | 51 | 35 | ranked 56 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 151 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 321 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 93 | 86 | 72 | ranked 50 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) | 39 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 391 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 24 | 28 | 28 | ranked 347 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 13.0% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 272 of 545 |
Donja Dubrava: 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
−11.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −18.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−2.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
1.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,560 € in 2025, compared with 5,124 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,350 € in 2025, compared with 7,817 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,124 € in 2025, compared with 3,201 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
374 in 2024, compared with 252 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Donja Dubrava?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donja Dubrava?
Donja Dubrava has 1,624 residents (2025), ranking 406 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Donja Dubrava?
Donja Dubrava covers 19.0 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Donja Dubrava growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Donja Dubrava went from 1,795 to 1,624, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Donja Dubrava?
Donja Dubrava is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.310, longitude 16.810.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Donja Dubrava?
In Donja Dubrava, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 42.3% (2021), ranking 20 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Dwellings completed in the year: what is the figure for Donja Dubrava?
In Donja Dubrava, “Dwellings completed in the year” stands at 0 (2024), ranking 445 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 4.
Which municipalities border Donja Dubrava?
The nearest to Donja Dubrava are Donji Vidovec (2.7 km), Legrad (4.5 km), Kotoriba (5.6 km), Mali Bukovec (6.2 km), Sveta Marija (6.4 km).