Gornji Mihaljevec: population and statistics
Gornji Mihaljevec has a population of 1,662 (2025) across 32.1 km², or 51.8 people per km². It ranks 397 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,662 residents
- 32.1 km²
- 52 people/km²
Gornji Mihaljevec in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Gornji Mihaljevec ranks No. 21 by population.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: 4,874 € in Gornji Mihaljevec, compared with an average of 5,740 € in Međimurje County and 7,010 € nationally.
Population of Gornji Mihaljevec over time
Gornji Mihaljevec had 1,838 residents in 2015 and 1,662 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,783 |
| 2021 | 1,730 |
| 2022 | 1,692 |
| 2023 | 1,677 |
| 2024 | 1,667 |
| 2025 | 1,662 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”.
- “Students by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pension per pensioner”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,496 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sveti Juraj na Bregu (4,795 residents), 1.8 km away.
All indicators for Gornji Mihaljevec
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 | Gornji Mihaljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.7 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 199 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.5% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 234 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.6% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 289 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −12.0 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 437 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 286 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.6 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 496 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gornji Mihaljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,028 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 411 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 591 | 429 | 604 | ranked 289 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 8.2% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 37.7% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 75 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 107.1 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 172 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 8 | 280 | 16,654 | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 13.8 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 163 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.3% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 400 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gornji Mihaljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 32.9% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 199 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 18.3% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 427 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gornji Mihaljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 9.2% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 197 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 34.2% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 68 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.2% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 199 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,129 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 388 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,472 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 206 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,874 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 508 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 419 | 469 | 456 | ranked 385 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 254 | 257 | 302 | ranked 479 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gornji Mihaljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.0% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 500 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.5% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 264 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 191 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 397 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 115 | 320 | 150 | ranked 343 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 74.0% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 60 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gornji Mihaljevec | 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) | 5.6% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 336 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Gornji Mihaljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.07 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 109 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Gornji Mihaljevec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 51 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 128 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 359 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 77 | 86 | 72 | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.4 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 252 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 1 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 542 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 1 | 28 | 28 | ranked 540 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.0% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 375 of 545 |
Gornji Mihaljevec: 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
−12.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −10.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
2.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−3.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
8 in 2024, compared with 6 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,129 € in 2025, compared with 4,479 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,472 € in 2025, compared with 8,109 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,874 € in 2025, compared with 2,952 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
191 in 2024, compared with 165 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2020, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Gornji Mihaljevec?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gornji Mihaljevec?
Gornji Mihaljevec has 1,662 residents (2025), ranking 397 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Gornji Mihaljevec?
Gornji Mihaljevec covers 32.1 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Gornji Mihaljevec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gornji Mihaljevec went from 1,838 to 1,662, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Gornji Mihaljevec?
Gornji Mihaljevec is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.430, longitude 16.360.
Students by place of residence: what is the figure for Gornji Mihaljevec?
In Gornji Mihaljevec, “Students by place of residence” stands at 1 (2025/2026), ranking 542 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 67.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: what is the figure for Gornji Mihaljevec?
In Gornji Mihaljevec, “Average annual net pension per pensioner” stands at 4,874 € (2025), ranking 508 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 6,391 €.
Which municipalities border Gornji Mihaljevec?
The nearest to Gornji Mihaljevec are Sveti Juraj na Bregu (1.8 km), Šenkovec (5.1 km), Nedelišće (6.0 km), Čakovec (7.7 km), Strahoninec (8.0 km).