Orehovica: population and statistics
Orehovica has a population of 2,749 (2025) across 21.6 km², or 127 people per km². It ranks 255 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,749 residents
- 21.6 km²
- 127 people/km²
Orehovica in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Orehovica ranks No. 12 by population.
Average age of residents: 37.0 years in Orehovica, compared with an average of 42.9 years in Međimurje County and 44.3 years nationally.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: 151 in Orehovica, compared with an average of 257 in Međimurje County and 304 nationally.
Population of Orehovica over time
Orehovica had 2,659 residents in 2015 and 2,749 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,742 |
| 2021 | 2,725 |
| 2022 | 2,724 |
| 2023 | 2,715 |
| 2024 | 2,740 |
| 2025 | 2,749 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Share of children aged 0 to 14”.
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Natural change per 1,000 residents”.
- “Average age of residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,025 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mala Subotica (4,256 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Orehovica
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 | Orehovica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 37.0 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 544 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 16.2% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 536 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 24.4% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 11.7 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 1 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.1 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 346 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.2 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 466 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orehovica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 930 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 443 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 342 | 429 | 604 | ranked 540 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.0% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 482 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 22.2% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 368 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 112.3 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 92 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 280 | 16,654 | ranked 314 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) | 87.3% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 541 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Orehovica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 57.5% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 104 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 22.7% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 364 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orehovica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 12.7% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 135 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 64 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 16.4% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 40 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 4,710 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 542 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,999 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 449 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,607 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 515 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 343 | 469 | 456 | ranked 521 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 151 | 257 | 302 | ranked 546 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orehovica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.9% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 207 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 40.5% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 422 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 342 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 285 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) | 65.3% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 162 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Orehovica | 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) | 2.5% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 532 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Orehovica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.56 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 7 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Orehovica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 129 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 205 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 47 | 51 | 35 | ranked 68 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 324 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 118 | 86 | 72 | ranked 9 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.3 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 66 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 49 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 348 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) | 6.5% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 509 of 545 |
Orehovica: 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
11.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with 3.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−1.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−2.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
4,710 € in 2025, compared with 3,312 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,999 € in 2025, compared with 6,974 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,607 € in 2025, compared with 2,831 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
342 in 2024, compared with 188 in 2011
Where is Orehovica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Mala Subotica5.9 km · 4,256
- Pribislavec7.0 km · 3,047
- Martijanec7.5 km · 2,468
- Čakovec8.1 km · 27,989
- Strahoninec8.2 km · 2,746
- Jalžabet8.2 km · 3,206
- Prelog8.3 km · 7,063
- Belica8.3 km · 2,751
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orehovica?
Orehovica has 2,749 residents (2025), ranking 255 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Orehovica?
Orehovica covers 21.6 km², with a density of 127 people per km².
Is the population of Orehovica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Orehovica went from 2,659 to 2,749, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Orehovica?
Orehovica is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.332, longitude 16.507.
Average age of residents: what is the figure for Orehovica?
In Orehovica, “Average age of residents” stands at 37.0 years (2021), ranking 544 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 44.8 years.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Orehovica?
In Orehovica, “Pensioners per 1,000 residents” stands at 151 (2025), ranking 546 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 302.
Which municipalities border Orehovica?
The nearest to Orehovica are Mala Subotica (5.9 km), Pribislavec (7.0 km), Martijanec (7.5 km), Čakovec (8.1 km), Strahoninec (8.2 km).