Belišće: population and statistics
Belišće has a population of 8,547 (2025) across 5.2 km², or 1,644 people per km². It ranks 75 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,547 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 1,644 people/km²
Belišće in numbers
Key points
Among the 42 municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County, Belišće ranks No. 6 by population.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 10.8 in Belišće, compared with an average of 8.0 in Osijek-Baranja County and 8.4 nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 72.3% in Belišće, compared with an average of 58.0% in Osijek-Baranja County and 41.3% nationally.
Population of Belišće over time
Belišće had 10,191 residents in 2015 and 8,547 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,995 |
| 2021 | 8,844 |
| 2022 | 8,771 |
| 2023 | 8,712 |
| 2024 | 8,629 |
| 2025 | 8,547 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Osijek-Baranja County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Osijek-Baranja County for “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 728 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Valpovo, 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Belišće
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 | Belišće | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.4 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 316 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.4% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 369 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.9% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 248 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −4.9 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 182 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.5 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 368 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 2.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 275 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Belišće | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 4,449 | 138,748 | 2,390,500 | ranked 109 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 501 | 537 | 604 | ranked 409 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 4.4% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 339 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 19.7% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 428 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 95.4 m² | 96.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 359 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 4 | 567 | 16,654 | ranked 255 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.1 | 11.1 | 7.2 | ranked 306 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.2% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 242 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Belišće | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 72.3% | 58.0% | 12.8% | ranked 35 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 45.2% | 47.3% | 31.3% | ranked 184 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Belišće | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.6% | 9.1% | 6.0% | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 33.0% | 17.5% | 19.5% | ranked 88 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.1% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 450 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,700 € | 8,658 € | 7,821 € | ranked 296 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,288 € | 12,254 € | 11,010 € | ranked 232 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,847 € | 6,878 € | 6,391 € | ranked 146 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 437 | 451 | 456 | ranked 329 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 329 | 319 | 302 | ranked 184 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Belišće | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.6% | 8.8% | 4.6% | ranked 62 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.2% | 45.3% | 45.2% | ranked 337 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 2,345 | 74,139 | 1,262,193 | ranked 78 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 272 | 297 | 150 | ranked 101 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 42.0% | 34.0% | 55.5% | ranked 388 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Belišće | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 474 | – | 9,381 | ranked 305 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 300 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.1% | 5.9% | 6.5% | ranked 291 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Belišće | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.63 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 352 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Belišće | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 104 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 282 | 8,848 | 158,685 | ranked 97 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 33 | 36 | 35 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 176 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 603 | 18,551 | 291,355 | ranked 83 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 71 | 75 | 72 | ranked 285 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 10.8 | 8.0 | 6.3 | ranked 21 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 236 | 8,301 | 139,372 | ranked 90 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 28 | 34 | 28 | ranked 253 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 13.9% | 19.7% | 13.0% | ranked 244 of 545 |
Belišće: 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
−4.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−2.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 12 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,700 € in 2025, compared with 5,029 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,288 € in 2025, compared with 7,639 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,847 € in 2025, compared with 4,533 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
2,345 in 2024, compared with 1,971 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
359 in 2021, compared with 647 in 2014
Where is Belišće?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Valpovo3.7 km · 9,512
- Marijanci8.5 km · 1,791
- Bizovac10 km · 3,533
- Petlovac13 km · 1,728
- Petrijevci13 km · 2,396
- Jagodnjak14 km · 1,331
- Magadenovac17 km · 1,499
- Koška18 km · 3,006
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Belišće?
Belišće has 8,547 residents (2025), ranking 75 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Belišće?
Belišće covers 5.2 km², with a density of 1,644 people per km².
Is the population of Belišće growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Belišće went from 10,191 to 8,547, a change of −16.1%.
Where is Belišće?
Belišće is in Osijek-Baranja County. Latitude 45.682, longitude 18.407.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Belišće?
In Belišće, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 10.8 (2025/2026), ranking 21 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Belišće?
In Belišće, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 72.3% (2021), ranking 35 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Which municipalities border Belišće?
The nearest to Belišće are Valpovo (3.7 km), Marijanci (8.5 km), Bizovac (10 km), Petlovac (13 km), Petrijevci (13 km).