Selnica: population and statistics
Selnica has a population of 2,530 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 460 people per km². It ranks 283 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,530 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 460 people/km²
Selnica in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Selnica ranks No. 15 by population.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: 86 in Selnica, compared with an average of 51 in Međimurje County and 41 nationally.
Share of employed residents in construction: 18.3% in Selnica, compared with an average of 11.7% in Međimurje County and 7.7% nationally.
Population of Selnica over time
Selnica had 2,940 residents in 2015 and 2,530 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,653 |
| 2021 | 2,612 |
| 2022 | 2,556 |
| 2023 | 2,555 |
| 2024 | 2,515 |
| 2025 | 2,530 |
Did you know?
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 770 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mursko Središće (5,606 residents), 2.3 km away.
All indicators for Selnica
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 | Selnica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.7 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.7% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 279 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.9% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 248 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −6.8 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 268 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 187 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.2 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 444 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Selnica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,583 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 310 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 601 | 429 | 604 | ranked 276 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 10.2% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 247 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 34.6% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 114 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 113.7 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 73 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) | 22.3 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 108 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.8% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 368 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Selnica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 54.3% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 21.9% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 375 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Selnica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.6% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 377 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 35.0% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 59 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 18.3% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 21 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,213 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 496 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,164 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 244 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,394 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 523 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 410 | 469 | 456 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 240 | 257 | 302 | ranked 507 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Selnica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.2% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 391 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) | 245 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 97 | 320 | 150 | ranked 398 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 71.2% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 90 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Selnica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 647 | – | 9,381 | ranked 298 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.2 | 2.0 | 1.6 | ranked 291 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.5% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 348 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Selnica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.94 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 173 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Selnica | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 217 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 123 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 86 | 51 | 35 | ranked 6 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 225 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 235 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) | 7.3 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 190 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 76 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 240 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 30 | 28 | 28 | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.0% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 375 of 545 |
Selnica: 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
−6.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −12.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
8.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−1.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
7 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,213 € in 2025, compared with 3,899 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,164 € in 2025, compared with 7,511 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,394 € in 2025, compared with 2,877 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
245 in 2024, compared with 177 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,381 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Selnica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Mursko Središće2.3 km · 5,606
- Sveti Martin na Muri4.4 km · 2,344
- Vratišinec4.7 km · 1,558
- Sveti Juraj na Bregu7.2 km · 4,795
- Gornji Mihaljevec8.1 km · 1,662
- Štrigova8.9 km · 2,322
- Šenkovec9.7 km · 2,627
- Podturen11 km · 3,340
All municipalities in Međimurje County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Selnica?
Selnica has 2,530 residents (2025), ranking 283 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Selnica?
Selnica covers 5.5 km², with a density of 460 people per km².
Is the population of Selnica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Selnica went from 2,940 to 2,530, a change of −13.9%.
Where is Selnica?
Selnica is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.496, longitude 16.404.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Selnica?
In Selnica, “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents” stands at 86 (2025/2026), ranking 6 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 35.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Selnica?
In Selnica, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 18.3% (2021), ranking 21 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Which municipalities border Selnica?
The nearest to Selnica are Mursko Središće (2.3 km), Sveti Martin na Muri (4.4 km), Vratišinec (4.7 km), Sveti Juraj na Bregu (7.2 km), Gornji Mihaljevec (8.1 km).