Mala Subotica: population and statistics
Mala Subotica has a population of 4,256 (2025) across 12.8 km², or 332 people per km². It ranks 167 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,256 residents
- 12.8 km²
- 332 people/km²
Mala Subotica in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Mala Subotica ranks No. 6 by population.
Average age of residents: 39.3 years in Mala Subotica, compared with an average of 42.9 years in Međimurje County and 44.3 years nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: 348 in Mala Subotica, compared with an average of 429 in Međimurje County and 622 nationally.
Population of Mala Subotica over time
Mala Subotica had 4,620 residents in 2015 and 4,256 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,344 |
| 2021 | 4,337 |
| 2022 | 4,304 |
| 2023 | 4,306 |
| 2024 | 4,260 |
| 2025 | 4,256 |
Did you know?
- “Average age of residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,793 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Belica, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Prelog (7,063 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Mala Subotica
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 | Mala Subotica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 39.3 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 540 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 17.8% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 513 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 21.3% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 4 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 3.1 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 10 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.6 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 371 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.0 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 408 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mala Subotica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,510 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 326 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 348 | 429 | 604 | ranked 539 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.7% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 499 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 17.8% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 468 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 113.5 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 77 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 7 | 280 | 16,654 | ranked 200 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.6 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 292 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 89.7% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 529 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mala Subotica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 69.2% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 52 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 25.8% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 331 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mala Subotica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 7.5% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 234 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 36.5% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 42 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 13.4% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 88 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,693 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 452 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,410 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 218 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,875 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 507 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 427 | 469 | 456 | ranked 364 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 214 | 257 | 302 | ranked 535 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mala Subotica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.1% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 405 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 49.0% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 167 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,554 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 106 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 365 | 320 | 150 | ranked 53 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 64.7% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 173 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mala Subotica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,672 | – | 9,381 | ranked 277 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.4 | 2.0 | 1.6 | ranked 271 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.3% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 509 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Mala Subotica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.53 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 8 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Mala Subotica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 178 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 152 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 42 | 51 | 35 | ranked 142 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 461 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 104 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 108 | 86 | 72 | ranked 16 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.1 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 208 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 103 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 24 | 28 | 28 | ranked 347 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.9% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 335 of 545 |
Mala Subotica: 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
3.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with 3.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−2.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
7 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,693 € in 2025, compared with 4,362 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,410 € in 2025, compared with 7,969 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,875 € in 2025, compared with 3,148 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,554 in 2024, compared with 1,284 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,950 in 2021, compared with 677 in 2018
Where is Mala Subotica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Belica3.4 km · 2,751
- Pribislavec4.6 km · 3,047
- Orehovica5.9 km · 2,749
- Domašinec7.5 km · 1,795
- Prelog7.6 km · 7,063
- Čakovec8.2 km · 27,989
- Dekanovec8.4 km · 686
- Donji Kraljevec8.5 km · 4,211
All municipalities in Međimurje County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mala Subotica?
Mala Subotica has 4,256 residents (2025), ranking 167 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Mala Subotica?
Mala Subotica covers 12.8 km², with a density of 332 people per km².
Is the population of Mala Subotica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mala Subotica went from 4,620 to 4,256, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Mala Subotica?
Mala Subotica is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.380, longitude 16.540.
Average age of residents: what is the figure for Mala Subotica?
In Mala Subotica, “Average age of residents” stands at 39.3 years (2021), ranking 540 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 44.8 years.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Mala Subotica?
In Mala Subotica, “Dwellings per 1,000 residents” stands at 348 (2021), ranking 539 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 604.
Which municipalities border Mala Subotica?
The nearest to Mala Subotica are Belica (3.4 km), Pribislavec (4.6 km), Orehovica (5.9 km), Domašinec (7.5 km), Prelog (7.6 km).