Prelog: population and statistics
Prelog has a population of 7,063 (2025) across 63.5 km², or 111 people per km². It ranks 93 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,063 residents
- 63.5 km²
- 111 people/km²
Prelog in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Prelog ranks No. 3 by population.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: 578 in Prelog, compared with an average of 320 in Međimurje County and 326 nationally.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 45.9% in Prelog, compared with an average of 36.3% in Međimurje County and 17.4% nationally.
Population of Prelog over time
Prelog had 7,487 residents in 2015 and 7,063 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,070 |
| 2021 | 7,010 |
| 2022 | 6,991 |
| 2023 | 7,065 |
| 2024 | 7,098 |
| 2025 | 7,063 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Employees with pay per 1,000 residents”.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,894 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Donji Kraljevec, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Čakovec (27,989 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Prelog
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 | Prelog | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.0 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 450 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.1% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 435 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.8% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 130 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.8 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 134 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −0.7 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 339 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 246 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prelog | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,862 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 183 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 407 | 429 | 604 | ranked 517 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.2% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 470 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 20.3% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 413 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 118.7 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 38 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 10 | 280 | 16,654 | ranked 177 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 17.9 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 135 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 | Prelog | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 69.9% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 50 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 32.9% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 254 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prelog | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.3% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 344 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 45.9% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 10 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 272 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,265 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 110 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,301 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 104 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,476 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 442 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 538 | 469 | 456 | ranked 72 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 272 | 257 | 302 | ranked 420 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prelog | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.7% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 55.1% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 30 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 4,104 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 43 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 578 | 320 | 150 | ranked 8 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 39.3% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 405 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Prelog | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 7,923 | – | 9,381 | ranked 219 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.6 | ranked 229 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.0% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 458 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Prelog | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.11 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 92 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Prelog | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 4 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 422 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 60 | 51 | 35 | ranked 20 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 608 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 86 | 86 | 72 | ranked 95 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.6 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 101 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 264 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 80 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 37 | 28 | 28 | ranked 75 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 16.0% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 196 of 545 |
Prelog: 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
−3.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−0.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
10 in 2024, compared with 24 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,265 € in 2025, compared with 6,034 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,301 € in 2025, compared with 8,768 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,476 € in 2025, compared with 3,504 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
4,104 in 2024, compared with 2,242 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
7,012 in 2021, compared with 5,662 in 2013
Where is Prelog?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prelog?
Prelog has 7,063 residents (2025), ranking 93 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Prelog?
Prelog covers 63.5 km², with a density of 111 people per km².
Is the population of Prelog growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Prelog went from 7,487 to 7,063, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Prelog?
Prelog is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.335, longitude 16.615.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Prelog?
In Prelog, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents” stands at 578 (2024), ranking 8 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 150.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Prelog?
In Prelog, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 45.9% (2021), ranking 10 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Which municipalities border Prelog?
The nearest to Prelog are Donji Kraljevec (4.7 km), Sveti Đurđ (5.7 km), Goričan (7.5 km), Mala Subotica (7.6 km), Orehovica (8.3 km).