Darda: population and statistics
Darda has a population of 5,280 (2025) across 94.1 km², or 56.1 people per km². It ranks 127 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,280 residents
- 94.1 km²
- 56 people/km²
Darda in numbers
Key points
Among the 42 municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County, Darda ranks No. 9 by population.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 10.2 in Darda, compared with an average of 8.0 in Osijek-Baranja County and 8.4 nationally.
Unemployment rate: 12.6% in Darda, compared with an average of 8.8% in Osijek-Baranja County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Darda over time
Darda had 6,465 residents in 2015 and 5,280 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,476 |
| 2021 | 5,406 |
| 2022 | 5,307 |
| 2023 | 5,270 |
| 2024 | 5,320 |
| 2025 | 5,280 |
Did you know?
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,179 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bilje, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Osijek (95,093 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Darda
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 | Darda | 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) | 21.8% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 343 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 201 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.8 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 134 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.2 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 2.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 328 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Darda | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,815 | 138,748 | 2,390,500 | ranked 187 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 519 | 537 | 604 | ranked 380 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.2% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 470 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 24.0% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 319 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 96.8 m² | 96.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 332 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 567 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 18.2 | 11.1 | 7.2 | ranked 131 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.9% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 98 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Darda | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 27.4% | 58.0% | 12.8% | ranked 211 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 38.4% | 47.3% | 31.3% | ranked 217 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Darda | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 16.2% | 9.1% | 6.0% | ranked 97 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 16.9% | 17.5% | 19.5% | ranked 323 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) | 7,315 € | 8,658 € | 7,821 € | ranked 365 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,307 € | 12,254 € | 11,010 € | ranked 397 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,271 € | 6,878 € | 6,391 € | ranked 299 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 454 | 451 | 456 | ranked 277 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 343 | 319 | 302 | ranked 152 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Darda | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 12.6% | 8.8% | 4.6% | ranked 36 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.6% | 45.3% | 45.2% | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,002 | 74,139 | 1,262,193 | ranked 142 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 188 | 297 | 150 | ranked 209 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 51.7% | 34.0% | 55.5% | ranked 316 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Darda | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.3% | 5.9% | 6.5% | ranked 358 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Darda | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.57 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 385 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Darda | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 104 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 185 | 8,848 | 158,685 | ranked 145 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 35 | 36 | 35 | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 176 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 387 | 18,551 | 291,355 | ranked 136 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 73 | 75 | 72 | ranked 250 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 10.2 | 8.0 | 6.3 | ranked 28 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 106 | 8,301 | 139,372 | ranked 181 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 20 | 34 | 28 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 11.3% | 19.7% | 13.0% | ranked 323 of 545 |
Darda: 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
−3.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
0.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −13.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −13.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 4 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,315 € in 2025, compared with 4,809 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,307 € in 2025, compared with 6,883 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,271 € in 2025, compared with 4,254 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,002 in 2024, compared with 1,299 in 2011
Where is Darda?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Bilje4.5 km · 4,695
- Čeminac7.0 km · 2,299
- Osijek7.5 km · 95,093
- Jagodnjak12 km · 1,331
- Petrijevci12 km · 2,396
- Kneževi Vinogradi14 km · 3,108
- Antunovac15 km · 3,439
- Čepin15 km · 9,448
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Darda?
Darda has 5,280 residents (2025), ranking 127 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Darda?
Darda covers 94.1 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Darda growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Darda went from 6,465 to 5,280, a change of −18.3%.
Where is Darda?
Darda is in Osijek-Baranja County. Latitude 45.626, longitude 18.693.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Darda?
In Darda, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 10.2 (2025/2026), ranking 28 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Darda?
In Darda, “Unemployment rate” stands at 12.6% (2021), ranking 36 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Darda?
The nearest to Darda are Bilje (4.5 km), Čeminac (7.0 km), Osijek (7.5 km), Jagodnjak (12 km), Petrijevci (12 km).