Šenkovec: population and statistics
Šenkovec has a population of 2,627 (2025) across 9.0 km², or 292 people per km². It ranks 267 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,627 residents
- 9.0 km²
- 292 people/km²
Šenkovec in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Šenkovec ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 91.0% in Šenkovec, compared with an average of 75.1% in Međimurje County and 41.3% nationally.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: 125.8 m² in Šenkovec, compared with an average of 114.3 m² in Međimurje County and 92.6 m² nationally.
Population of Šenkovec over time
Šenkovec had 2,890 residents in 2015 and 2,627 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,736 |
| 2021 | 2,712 |
| 2022 | 2,721 |
| 2023 | 2,691 |
| 2024 | 2,660 |
| 2025 | 2,627 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Average annual net pension per pensioner”.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Students by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,261 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Čakovec (27,989 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Šenkovec
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 | Šenkovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.2 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 338 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.1% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 321 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.7% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 273 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −4.1 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 149 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −9.1 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 479 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.1 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 440 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Šenkovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,039 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 409 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 384 | 429 | 604 | ranked 530 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 3.7% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 356 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 11.1% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 532 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 125.8 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 7 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 280 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 12.8 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 170 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.4% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 210 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Šenkovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 91.0% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 2 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 37.0% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 225 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Šenkovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.4% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 491 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 29.7% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.5% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 245 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,549 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 83 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,355 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 99 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,088 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 93 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 528 | 469 | 456 | ranked 88 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 297 | 257 | 302 | ranked 291 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Šenkovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 325 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 53.2% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 58 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 709 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 168 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 267 | 320 | 150 | ranked 109 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 75.3% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 54 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Šenkovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.0% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 520 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Šenkovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.05 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 121 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Šenkovec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 112 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 226 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 43 | 51 | 35 | ranked 129 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 266 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 197 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 101 | 86 | 72 | ranked 27 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) | 3 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 538 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 1 | 28 | 28 | ranked 540 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 23.2% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 65 of 545 |
Šenkovec: 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
−4.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −2.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−9.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−1.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,549 € in 2025, compared with 6,651 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,355 € in 2025, compared with 8,574 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,088 € in 2025, compared with 4,680 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
709 in 2024, compared with 713 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2016, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Šenkovec?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Čakovec3.1 km · 27,989
- Sveti Juraj na Bregu3.8 km · 4,795
- Nedelišće4.1 km · 11,146
- Strahoninec4.6 km · 2,746
- Gornji Mihaljevec5.1 km · 1,662
- Pribislavec5.2 km · 3,047
- Belica7.5 km · 2,751
- Vratišinec8.4 km · 1,558
All municipalities in Međimurje County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Šenkovec?
Šenkovec has 2,627 residents (2025), ranking 267 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Šenkovec?
Šenkovec covers 9.0 km², with a density of 292 people per km².
Is the population of Šenkovec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Šenkovec went from 2,890 to 2,627, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Šenkovec?
Šenkovec is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.410, longitude 16.420.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Šenkovec?
In Šenkovec, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 91.0% (2021), ranking 2 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: what is the figure for Šenkovec?
In Šenkovec, “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling” stands at 125.8 m² (2021), ranking 7 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 100.4 m².
Which municipalities border Šenkovec?
The nearest to Šenkovec are Čakovec (3.1 km), Sveti Juraj na Bregu (3.8 km), Nedelišće (4.1 km), Strahoninec (4.6 km), Gornji Mihaljevec (5.1 km).