Goričan: population and statistics
Goričan has a population of 2,144 (2025) across 21.7 km², or 98.8 people per km². It ranks 326 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −19.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,144 residents
- 21.7 km²
- 99 people/km²
Goričan in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Goričan ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 46.5% in Goričan, compared with an average of 36.3% in Međimurje County and 17.4% nationally.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: 123.2 m² in Goričan, compared with an average of 114.3 m² in Međimurje County and 92.6 m² nationally.
Population of Goričan over time
Goričan had 2,647 residents in 2015 and 2,144 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,376 |
| 2021 | 2,324 |
| 2022 | 2,278 |
| 2023 | 2,244 |
| 2024 | 2,193 |
| 2025 | 2,144 |
Did you know?
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,039 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Donji Kraljevec (4,211 residents), 3.0 km away.
All indicators for Goričan
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 | Goričan | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.0 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 363 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.3% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 426 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.0% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 350 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.8 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 307 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −18.7 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 532 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.8 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 487 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Goričan | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,063 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 405 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 454 | 429 | 604 | ranked 477 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.6% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 449 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 26.8% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 250 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 123.2 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 13 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) | 7.8 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 257 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 | Goričan | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 71.0% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 40 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 21.8% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 376 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Goričan | 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) | 46.5% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 9 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 17.5% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 30 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,196 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 376 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,188 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,009 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 496 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 462 | 469 | 456 | ranked 257 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 281 | 257 | 302 | ranked 386 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Goričan | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.9% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 255 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.3% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 102 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 275 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 324 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 125 | 320 | 150 | ranked 322 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 65.4% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 161 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Goričan | 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) | 2.7% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 529 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Goričan | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.07 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 109 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Goričan | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 78 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 298 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 36 | 51 | 35 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 143 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 331 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 67 | 86 | 72 | ranked 331 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.7 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 315 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 53 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 329 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 25 | 28 | 28 | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 11.7% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 307 of 545 |
Goričan: 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
−7.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −4.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−18.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−2.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,196 € in 2025, compared with 4,688 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,188 € in 2025, compared with 7,990 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,009 € in 2025, compared with 3,247 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
275 in 2024, compared with 872 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Goričan?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goričan?
Goričan has 2,144 residents (2025), ranking 326 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Goričan?
Goričan covers 21.7 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Goričan growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Goričan went from 2,647 to 2,144, a change of −19.0%.
Where is Goričan?
Goričan is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.383, longitude 16.683.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Goričan?
In Goričan, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 46.5% (2021), ranking 9 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: what is the figure for Goričan?
In Goričan, “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling” stands at 123.2 m² (2021), ranking 13 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 100.4 m².
Which municipalities border Goričan?
The nearest to Goričan are Donji Kraljevec (3.0 km), Sveta Marija (6.8 km), Prelog (7.5 km), Domašinec (8.5 km), Donji Vidovec (10 km).