Kotoriba: population and statistics
Kotoriba has a population of 2,821 (2025) across 26.6 km², or 106 people per km². It ranks 250 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,821 residents
- 26.6 km²
- 106 people/km²
Kotoriba in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Kotoriba ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 43.4% in Kotoriba, compared with an average of 36.3% in Međimurje County and 17.4% nationally.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: 17.0% in Kotoriba, compared with an average of 16.1% in Međimurje County and 14.3% nationally.
Population of Kotoriba over time
Kotoriba had 3,113 residents in 2015 and 2,821 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,937 |
| 2021 | 2,912 |
| 2022 | 2,872 |
| 2023 | 2,863 |
| 2024 | 2,831 |
| 2025 | 2,821 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Unemployment rate”.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,725 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Donji Vidovec, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Prelog (7,063 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Kotoriba
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 | Kotoriba | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.2 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 430 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) | 17.0% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 25 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −6.0 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 231 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.8 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 296 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.8 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 352 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kotoriba | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,197 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 385 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 407 | 429 | 604 | ranked 517 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 3.6% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 359 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 18.1% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 461 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 110.0 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 131 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) | 3.9 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 402 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 94.7% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 489 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kotoriba | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 66.6% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 63 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 27.7% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 311 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kotoriba | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.7% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 326 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 43.4% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 14 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 13.5% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 87 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,766 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 281 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,461 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 87 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,800 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 390 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 413 | 469 | 456 | ranked 401 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 295 | 257 | 302 | ranked 302 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kotoriba | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.7% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 181 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.8% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 250 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 674 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 174 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 238 | 320 | 150 | ranked 142 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 51.4% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 318 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kotoriba | 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) | 3.0% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 520 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Kotoriba | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.01 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 133 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Kotoriba | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 119 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 220 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 42 | 51 | 35 | ranked 142 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 262 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 201 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) | 9.4 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 56 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 50 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 344 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 18 | 28 | 28 | ranked 441 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.5% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 355 of 545 |
Kotoriba: 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
−6.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −4.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
1.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with 11.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
1.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 4 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,766 € in 2025, compared with 5,297 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,461 € in 2025, compared with 8,495 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,800 € in 2025, compared with 3,873 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
674 in 2024, compared with 587 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Kotoriba?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kotoriba?
Kotoriba has 2,821 residents (2025), ranking 250 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Kotoriba?
Kotoriba covers 26.6 km², with a density of 106 people per km².
Is the population of Kotoriba growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kotoriba went from 3,113 to 2,821, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Kotoriba?
Kotoriba is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.360, longitude 16.820.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Kotoriba?
In Kotoriba, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 43.4% (2021), ranking 14 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: what is the figure for Kotoriba?
In Kotoriba, “Share of children aged 0 to 14” stands at 17.0% (2021), ranking 25 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Which municipalities border Kotoriba?
The nearest to Kotoriba are Donji Vidovec (4.1 km), Donja Dubrava (5.6 km), Sveta Marija (7.3 km), Legrad (7.6 km), Mali Bukovec (11 km).