Donji Kraljevec: population and statistics
Donji Kraljevec has a population of 4,211 (2025) across 36.3 km², or 116 people per km². It ranks 173 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,211 residents
- 36.3 km²
- 116 people/km²
Donji Kraljevec in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Donji Kraljevec ranks No. 7 by population.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: 128.5 m² in Donji Kraljevec, compared with an average of 114.3 m² in Međimurje County and 92.6 m² nationally.
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: 2.3% in Donji Kraljevec, compared with an average of 3.9% in Međimurje County and 8.1% nationally.
Population of Donji Kraljevec over time
Donji Kraljevec had 4,334 residents in 2015 and 4,211 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,059 |
| 2021 | 4,059 |
| 2022 | 4,102 |
| 2023 | 4,155 |
| 2024 | 4,218 |
| 2025 | 4,211 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”.
- “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,084 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Goričan, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Prelog (7,063 residents), 4.7 km away.
All indicators for Donji Kraljevec
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 | Donji Kraljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.3 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 224 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.7% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 224 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) | −7.3 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 289 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 224 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 136 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Donji Kraljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,621 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 303 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 401 | 429 | 604 | ranked 523 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) | 20.9% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 403 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 128.5 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 6 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 3 | 280 | 16,654 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.7 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 324 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 | Donji Kraljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 75.6% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 26 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 30.7% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 278 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Donji Kraljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 9.0% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 202 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 42.7% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 18 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.8% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 283 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,324 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 212 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,549 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 196 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,278 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 526 | 469 | 456 | ranked 92 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 265 | 257 | 302 | ranked 431 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Donji Kraljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.7% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.0% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 112 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,826 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 433 | 320 | 150 | ranked 23 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 54.6% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 284 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Donji Kraljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 2.3% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 539 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Donji Kraljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.11 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 92 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Donji Kraljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 150 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 180 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 36 | 51 | 35 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 273 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 191 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 65 | 86 | 72 | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.4 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 337 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 86 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 221 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 20 | 28 | 28 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 13.9% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 244 of 545 |
Donji Kraljevec: 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
−7.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
5.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
8.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
3 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,324 € in 2025, compared with 5,619 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,549 € in 2025, compared with 7,809 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,278 € in 2025, compared with 3,350 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,826 in 2024, compared with 1,457 in 2011
Where is Donji Kraljevec?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Goričan3.0 km · 2,144
- Prelog4.7 km · 7,063
- Sveta Marija7.6 km · 1,896
- Domašinec8.0 km · 1,795
- Mala Subotica8.5 km · 4,256
- Veliki Bukovec9.7 km · 1,369
- Sveti Đurđ10 km · 3,098
- Dekanovec10 km · 686
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donji Kraljevec?
Donji Kraljevec has 4,211 residents (2025), ranking 173 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Donji Kraljevec?
Donji Kraljevec covers 36.3 km², with a density of 116 people per km².
Is the population of Donji Kraljevec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Donji Kraljevec went from 4,334 to 4,211, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Donji Kraljevec?
Donji Kraljevec is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.370, longitude 16.650.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: what is the figure for Donji Kraljevec?
In Donji Kraljevec, “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling” stands at 128.5 m² (2021), ranking 6 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 100.4 m².
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: what is the figure for Donji Kraljevec?
In Donji Kraljevec, “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities” stands at 2.3% (2021), ranking 539 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.5%.
Which municipalities border Donji Kraljevec?
The nearest to Donji Kraljevec are Goričan (3.0 km), Prelog (4.7 km), Sveta Marija (7.6 km), Domašinec (8.0 km), Mala Subotica (8.5 km).