Sveti Martin na Muri: population and statistics
Sveti Martin na Muri has a population of 2,344 (2025) across 3.3 km², or 710 people per km². It ranks 301 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,344 residents
- 3.3 km²
- 710 people/km²
Sveti Martin na Muri in numbers
Key points
Among the 25 municipalities in Međimurje County, Sveti Martin na Muri ranks No. 16 by population.
Unemployment rate: 1.6% in Sveti Martin na Muri, compared with an average of 3.9% in Međimurje County and 5.3% nationally.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: 4,270 € in Sveti Martin na Muri, compared with an average of 5,740 € in Međimurje County and 7,010 € nationally.
Population of Sveti Martin na Muri over time
Sveti Martin na Muri had 2,564 residents in 2015 and 2,344 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,446 |
| 2021 | 2,374 |
| 2022 | 2,360 |
| 2023 | 2,373 |
| 2024 | 2,346 |
| 2025 | 2,344 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Tourist nights in the year”.
- Number 1 in Međimurje County for “Tourist nights per resident in the year”.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pension per pensioner”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 462 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Selnica, 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Sveti Martin na Muri
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 | Sveti Martin na Muri | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.7 years | 42.9 | 44.8 | ranked 390 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.7% | 20.6% | 22.9% | ranked 457 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.6% | 16.1% | 13.7% | ranked 153 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.7 ‰ | −2.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 303 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −0.4 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 335 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 312 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sveti Martin na Muri | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,622 | 45,217 | 2,390,500 | ranked 302 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 678 | 429 | 604 | ranked 218 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 27.1% | 3.7% | 7.9% | ranked 82 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 22.6% | 18.9% | 25.9% | ranked 358 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 114.4 m² | 114.3 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 67 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 8 | 280 | 16,654 | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 32.4 | 16.3 | 7.2 | ranked 84 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.4% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 325 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sveti Martin na Muri | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 63.1% | 75.1% | 12.8% | ranked 80 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 32.5% | 31.1% | 31.3% | ranked 257 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sveti Martin na Muri | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.8% | 4.4% | 6.0% | ranked 365 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 35.8% | 36.3% | 19.5% | ranked 50 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 14.5% | 11.7% | 9.0% | ranked 65 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,993 € | 8,032 € | 7,821 € | ranked 252 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,444 € | 11,948 € | 11,010 € | ranked 213 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,270 € | 5,740 € | 6,391 € | ranked 526 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 486 | 469 | 456 | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 231 | 257 | 302 | ranked 519 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sveti Martin na Muri | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 1.6% | 3.9% | 4.6% | ranked 518 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 52.4% | 50.7% | 45.2% | ranked 75 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 721 | 33,572 | 1,262,193 | ranked 167 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 307 | 320 | 150 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 57.6% | 54.9% | 55.5% | ranked 248 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sveti Martin na Muri | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 147,107 | – | 9,381 | ranked 101 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 60.0 | 2.0 | 1.6 | ranked 100 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 8.1% | 3.9% | 6.5% | ranked 207 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Sveti Martin na Muri | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.97 | 3.07 | 2.75 | ranked 151 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Sveti Martin na Muri | Međimurje County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 62 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 106 | 5,324 | 158,685 | ranked 233 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 45 | 51 | 35 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 59 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 191 | 9,009 | 291,355 | ranked 262 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 81 | 86 | 72 | ranked 137 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.3 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 118 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 68 | 2,926 | 139,372 | ranked 270 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 29 | 28 | 28 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 11.9% | 16.1% | 13.0% | ranked 299 of 545 |
Sveti Martin na Muri: 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
−7.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −7.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−0.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
8 in 2024, compared with 15 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,993 € in 2025, compared with 4,755 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,444 € in 2025, compared with 7,781 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,270 € in 2025, compared with 2,727 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
721 in 2024, compared with 595 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
100,167 in 2021, compared with 77,299 in 2014
Where is Sveti Martin na Muri?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sveti Martin na Muri?
Sveti Martin na Muri has 2,344 residents (2025), ranking 301 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Sveti Martin na Muri?
Sveti Martin na Muri covers 3.3 km², with a density of 710 people per km².
Is the population of Sveti Martin na Muri growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sveti Martin na Muri went from 2,564 to 2,344, a change of −8.6%.
Where is Sveti Martin na Muri?
Sveti Martin na Muri is in Međimurje County. Latitude 46.533, longitude 16.383.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Sveti Martin na Muri?
In Sveti Martin na Muri, “Unemployment rate” stands at 1.6% (2021), ranking 518 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: what is the figure for Sveti Martin na Muri?
In Sveti Martin na Muri, “Average annual net pension per pensioner” stands at 4,270 € (2025), ranking 526 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 6,391 €.
Which municipalities border Sveti Martin na Muri?
The nearest to Sveti Martin na Muri are Selnica (4.4 km), Mursko Središće (5.3 km), Štrigova (8.2 km), Vratišinec (8.3 km), Sveti Juraj na Bregu (11 km).