Podturen: population and statistics
Podturen has a population of 3,340 (2025) across 10.2 km², or 328 people per km². It ranks 211 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,340 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 328 people/km²
Podturen in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Podturen ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of employed residents in construction: 24.0% in Podturen, compared with an average of 11.7% in Međimurje County and 7.7% nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: 425 in Podturen, compared with an average of 429 in Međimurje County and 622 nationally.
Population of Podturen over time
Podturen had 3,807 residents in 2015 and 3,340 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,559 |
| 2021 | 3,500 |
| 2022 | 3,391 |
| 2023 | 3,396 |
| 2024 | 3,373 |
| 2025 | 3,340 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Share of employed residents in construction”.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,429 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dekanovec, 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Podturen
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 | Podturen | 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) | 21.0% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 399 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 16.0% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 50 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −2.1 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 78 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.8 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 418 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.8 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 352 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Podturen | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,494 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 425 | 429 | 604 | ranked 505 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) | 23.0% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 345 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 111.9 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 97 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 4 | 280 | 16,654 | ranked 255 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.6 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 328 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 | Podturen | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 66.3% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 65 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 20.9% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 386 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Podturen | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.9% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 318 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 35.2% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 57 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 24.0% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 4 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,835 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 521 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,012 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 273 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,030 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 535 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 399 | 469 | 456 | ranked 429 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 222 | 257 | 302 | ranked 526 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Podturen | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.4% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 185 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 46.9% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 218 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 311 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 298 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 92 | 320 | 150 | ranked 409 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 68.6% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 123 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Podturen | 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) | 3.8% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 477 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Podturen | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.07 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 109 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Podturen | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 34 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 421 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 10 | 51 | 35 | ranked 473 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 296 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 174 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 89 | 86 | 72 | ranked 75 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.2 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 198 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 48 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 14 | 28 | 28 | ranked 490 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 7.3% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 488 of 545 |
Podturen: 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
−2.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−4.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −13.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
1.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 6 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,835 € in 2025, compared with 3,810 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,012 € in 2025, compared with 7,436 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,030 € in 2025, compared with 2,593 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
311 in 2024, compared with 190 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Podturen?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Dekanovec3.1 km · 686
- Domašinec5.4 km · 1,795
- Vratišinec6.8 km · 1,558
- Belica6.9 km · 2,751
- Pribislavec9.4 km · 3,047
- Mala Subotica9.4 km · 4,256
- Mursko Središće9.5 km · 5,606
- Šenkovec11 km · 2,627
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Podturen?
Podturen has 3,340 residents (2025), ranking 211 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Podturen?
Podturen covers 10.2 km², with a density of 328 people per km².
Is the population of Podturen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Podturen went from 3,807 to 3,340, a change of −12.3%.
Where is Podturen?
Podturen is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.465, longitude 16.546.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Podturen?
In Podturen, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 24.0% (2021), ranking 4 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Podturen?
In Podturen, “Dwellings per 1,000 residents” stands at 425 (2021), ranking 505 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 604.
Which municipalities border Podturen?
The nearest to Podturen are Dekanovec (3.1 km), Domašinec (5.4 km), Vratišinec (6.8 km), Belica (6.9 km), Pribislavec (9.4 km).