Strahoninec: population and statistics
Strahoninec has a population of 2,746 (2025) across 8.4 km², or 327 people per km². It ranks 256 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,746 residents
- 8.4 km²
- 327 people/km²
Strahoninec in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Strahoninec ranks No. 13 by population.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: 154 in Strahoninec, compared with an average of 86 in Međimurje County and 75 nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 93.7% in Strahoninec, compared with an average of 75.1% in Međimurje County and 41.3% nationally.
Population of Strahoninec over time
Strahoninec had 2,635 residents in 2015 and 2,746 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,602 |
| 2021 | 2,586 |
| 2022 | 2,608 |
| 2023 | 2,679 |
| 2024 | 2,687 |
| 2025 | 2,746 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”.
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,176 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
All indicators for Strahoninec
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 | Strahoninec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.6 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 401 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.9% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 334 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.1% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 115 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −4.8 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 177 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 62 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −0.4 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 427 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Strahoninec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 922 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 444 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 355 | 429 | 604 | ranked 538 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.8% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 493 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 9.4% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 540 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 130.4 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 4 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 19 | 280 | 16,654 | ranked 123 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 34.2 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 78 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Strahoninec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 93.7% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 1 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 37.4% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 222 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Strahoninec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.5% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 482 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 39 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.4% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 306 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,300 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 107 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 13,071 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 35 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,337 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 292 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 513 | 469 | 456 | ranked 113 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 265 | 257 | 302 | ranked 431 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Strahoninec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.4% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 370 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 54.2% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 39 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 326 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 292 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 121 | 320 | 150 | ranked 334 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 82.1% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 6 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Strahoninec | 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 | Strahoninec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.15 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 70 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Strahoninec | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 157 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 167 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 57 | 51 | 35 | ranked 26 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 423 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 116 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 154 | 86 | 72 | ranked 1 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 11.8 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 12 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 2 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 541 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) | 18.1% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 158 of 545 |
Strahoninec: 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
−4.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
21.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 1.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−0.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
19 in 2024, compared with 4 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,300 € in 2025, compared with 6,095 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
13,071 € in 2025, compared with 8,843 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,337 € in 2025, compared with 4,217 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
326 in 2024, compared with 271 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Strahoninec?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Čakovec2.1 km · 27,989
- Nedelišće2.3 km · 11,146
- Šenkovec4.6 km · 2,627
- Pribislavec5.8 km · 3,047
- Sveti Juraj na Bregu7.5 km · 4,795
- Gornji Mihaljevec8.0 km · 1,662
- Orehovica8.2 km · 2,749
- Trnovec Bartolovečki8.3 km · 6,054
All municipalities in Međimurje County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Strahoninec?
Strahoninec has 2,746 residents (2025), ranking 256 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Strahoninec?
Strahoninec covers 8.4 km², with a density of 327 people per km².
Is the population of Strahoninec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Strahoninec went from 2,635 to 2,746, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Strahoninec?
Strahoninec is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.369, longitude 16.415.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Strahoninec?
In Strahoninec, “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents” stands at 154 (2025/2026), ranking 1 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 72.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Strahoninec?
In Strahoninec, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 93.7% (2021), ranking 1 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Which municipalities border Strahoninec?
The nearest to Strahoninec are Čakovec (2.1 km), Nedelišće (2.3 km), Šenkovec (4.6 km), Pribislavec (5.8 km), Sveti Juraj na Bregu (7.5 km).