Donji Vidovec: population and statistics
Donji Vidovec has a population of 1,141 (2025) across 13.8 km², or 82.7 people per km². It ranks 483 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,141 residents
- 13.8 km²
- 83 people/km²
Donji Vidovec in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Donji Vidovec ranks No. 24 by population.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 13.8 in Donji Vidovec, compared with an average of 8.2 in Međimurje County and 8.4 nationally.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 50.6% in Donji Vidovec, compared with an average of 36.3% in Međimurje County and 17.4% nationally.
Population of Donji Vidovec over time
Donji Vidovec had 1,338 residents in 2015 and 1,141 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,197 |
| 2021 | 1,188 |
| 2022 | 1,169 |
| 2023 | 1,152 |
| 2024 | 1,144 |
| 2025 | 1,141 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,933 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Donja Dubrava, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kotoriba (2,821 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Donji Vidovec
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 Vidovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.7 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.4% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 301 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.5% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 168 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −11.4 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 432 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.9 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 316 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.8 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 457 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Donji Vidovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 559 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 532 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 467 | 429 | 604 | ranked 465 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.1% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 477 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.9% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 273 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) | 4.4 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 377 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 | Donji Vidovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 63.3% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 79 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 27.6% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 314 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Donji Vidovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.0% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 461 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 50.6% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 6 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 13.1% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 94 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,025 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 403 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,407 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 220 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,156 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 483 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 465 | 469 | 456 | ranked 244 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 293 | 257 | 302 | ranked 310 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Donji Vidovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.4% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 47.7% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 193 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 156 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 430 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 136 | 320 | 150 | ranked 301 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 76.4% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 39 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Donji Vidovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.9% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 464 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Donji Vidovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.95 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 163 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Donji Vidovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 30 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 438 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 26 | 51 | 35 | ranked 387 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 55 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 488 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 48 | 86 | 72 | ranked 469 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 13.8 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 3 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 37 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 406 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 32 | 28 | 28 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.9% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 335 of 545 |
Donji Vidovec: 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
−11.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −18.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
0.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −10.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−1.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,025 € in 2025, compared with 4,453 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,407 € in 2025, compared with 7,988 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,156 € in 2025, compared with 3,130 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
156 in 2024, compared with 120 in 2011
Where is Donji Vidovec?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donji Vidovec?
Donji Vidovec has 1,141 residents (2025), ranking 483 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Donji Vidovec?
Donji Vidovec covers 13.8 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Donji Vidovec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Donji Vidovec went from 1,338 to 1,141, a change of −14.7%.
Where is Donji Vidovec?
Donji Vidovec is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.330, longitude 16.790.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Donji Vidovec?
In Donji Vidovec, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 13.8 (2025/2026), ranking 3 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Donji Vidovec?
In Donji Vidovec, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 50.6% (2021), ranking 6 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Which municipalities border Donji Vidovec?
The nearest to Donji Vidovec are Donja Dubrava (2.7 km), Kotoriba (4.1 km), Sveta Marija (4.4 km), Mali Bukovec (6.5 km), Legrad (6.8 km).