Bilje: population and statistics
Bilje has a population of 4,695 (2025) across 259.5 km², or 18.1 people per km². It ranks 148 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,695 residents
- 259.5 km²
- 18 people/km²
Bilje in numbers
Key points
Among the 42 municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County, Bilje ranks No. 12 by population.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 2.6 in Bilje, compared with an average of 11.1 in Osijek-Baranja County and 19.1 nationally.
Population of Bilje over time
Bilje had 5,384 residents in 2015 and 4,695 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,800 |
| 2021 | 4,769 |
| 2022 | 4,707 |
| 2023 | 4,683 |
| 2024 | 4,655 |
| 2025 | 4,695 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Osijek-Baranja County for “Tourist nights per resident in the year”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 36,345 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Darda, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Osijek (95,093 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Bilje
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 | Bilje | 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) | 21.3% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 378 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.5% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 299 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −11.0 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 422 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 152 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 2.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 152 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bilje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,417 | 138,748 | 2,390,500 | ranked 212 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 506 | 537 | 604 | ranked 400 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.9% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 429 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.5% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 333 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 110.5 m² | 96.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 121 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 5 | 567 | 16,654 | ranked 239 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.6 | 11.1 | 7.2 | ranked 461 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.9% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 287 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bilje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 34.7% | 58.0% | 12.8% | ranked 193 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 43.7% | 47.3% | 31.3% | ranked 193 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bilje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 12.5% | 9.1% | 6.0% | ranked 140 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 12.0% | 17.5% | 19.5% | ranked 433 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.1% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,347 € | 8,658 € | 7,821 € | ranked 209 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,221 € | 12,254 € | 11,010 € | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,815 € | 6,878 € | 6,391 € | ranked 155 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 456 | 451 | 456 | ranked 273 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 298 | 319 | 302 | ranked 285 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bilje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.2% | 8.8% | 4.6% | ranked 193 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 47.5% | 45.3% | 45.2% | ranked 204 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 481 | 74,139 | 1,262,193 | ranked 222 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 103 | 297 | 150 | ranked 377 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 67.3% | 34.0% | 55.5% | ranked 141 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bilje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 16,075 | – | 9,381 | ranked 188 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 3.3 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 180 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 7.9% | 5.9% | 6.5% | ranked 214 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Bilje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.65 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 336 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Bilje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 4 | 104 | 1,794 | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 216 | 8,848 | 158,685 | ranked 125 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 46 | 36 | 35 | ranked 80 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 176 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 340 | 18,551 | 291,355 | ranked 152 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 72 | 75 | 72 | ranked 270 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.7 | 8.0 | 6.3 | ranked 398 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 138 | 8,301 | 139,372 | ranked 140 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 29 | 34 | 28 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 15.7% | 19.7% | 13.0% | ranked 204 of 545 |
Bilje: 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
−11.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −4.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
12.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
7.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
5 in 2024, compared with 6 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,347 € in 2025, compared with 5,354 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,221 € in 2025, compared with 7,936 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,815 € in 2025, compared with 4,531 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
481 in 2024, compared with 418 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
12,027 in 2021, compared with 7,995 in 2012
Where is Bilje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Darda4.5 km · 5,280
- Osijek7.7 km · 95,093
- Čeminac11 km · 2,299
- Antunovac14 km · 3,439
- Kneževi Vinogradi16 km · 3,108
- Petrijevci16 km · 2,396
- Jagodnjak16 km · 1,331
- Čepin17 km · 9,448
All municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bilje?
Bilje has 4,695 residents (2025), ranking 148 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Bilje?
Bilje covers 259.5 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Bilje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bilje went from 5,384 to 4,695, a change of −12.8%.
Where is Bilje?
Bilje is in Osijek-Baranja County. Latitude 45.607, longitude 18.744.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Bilje?
In Bilje, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 4 (2025/2026), ranking 60 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Bilje?
In Bilje, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 2.6 (2024), ranking 461 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Which municipalities border Bilje?
The nearest to Bilje are Darda (4.5 km), Osijek (7.7 km), Čeminac (11 km), Antunovac (14 km), Kneževi Vinogradi (16 km).