Donji Miholjac: population and statistics
Donji Miholjac has a population of 7,590 (2025) across 134.6 km², or 56.4 people per km². It ranks 87 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −15.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,590 residents
- 134.6 km²
- 56 people/km²
Donji Miholjac in numbers
Key points
Among the 42 municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County, Donji Miholjac ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 74.8% in Donji Miholjac, compared with an average of 58.0% in Osijek-Baranja County and 41.3% nationally.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 9.8 in Donji Miholjac, compared with an average of 8.0 in Osijek-Baranja County and 8.4 nationally.
Population of Donji Miholjac over time
Donji Miholjac had 8,985 residents in 2015 and 7,590 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,111 |
| 2021 | 7,976 |
| 2022 | 7,853 |
| 2023 | 7,743 |
| 2024 | 7,628 |
| 2025 | 7,590 |
Did you know?
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,852 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Viljevo, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Našice (13,561 residents), 30 km away.
All indicators for Donji Miholjac
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 | Donji Miholjac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.8 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 270 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.0% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 262 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 175 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −10.7 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 408 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 286 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 2.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 298 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Donji Miholjac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,803 | 138,748 | 2,390,500 | ranked 136 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 474 | 537 | 604 | ranked 451 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.5% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 404 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) | 106.5 m² | 96.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 181 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 6 | 567 | 16,654 | ranked 219 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 4.2 | 11.1 | 7.2 | ranked 388 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.5% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 317 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Donji Miholjac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 74.8% | 58.0% | 12.8% | ranked 29 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 45.4% | 47.3% | 31.3% | ranked 182 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Donji Miholjac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 12.8% | 9.1% | 6.0% | ranked 131 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 29.5% | 17.5% | 19.5% | ranked 121 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.9% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 342 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,069 € | 8,658 € | 7,821 € | ranked 395 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,943 € | 12,254 € | 11,010 € | ranked 284 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,423 € | 6,878 € | 6,391 € | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 408 | 451 | 456 | ranked 415 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 303 | 319 | 302 | ranked 268 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Donji Miholjac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.9% | 8.8% | 4.6% | ranked 133 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 44.3% | 45.3% | 45.2% | ranked 303 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,951 | 74,139 | 1,262,193 | ranked 85 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 256 | 297 | 150 | ranked 121 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 26.6% | 34.0% | 55.5% | ranked 477 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Donji Miholjac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,997 | – | 9,381 | ranked 273 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 291 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.9% | 5.9% | 6.5% | ranked 390 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Donji Miholjac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.70 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 302 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Donji Miholjac | 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) | 261 | 8,848 | 158,685 | ranked 102 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 36 | 35 | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 6 | 176 | 1,925 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 668 | 18,551 | 291,355 | ranked 70 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 88 | 75 | 72 | ranked 82 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.8 | 8.0 | 6.3 | ranked 42 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 216 | 8,301 | 139,372 | ranked 95 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) | 15.2% | 19.7% | 13.0% | ranked 220 of 545 |
Donji Miholjac: 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
−10.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
2.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −10.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
6 in 2024, compared with 14 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,069 € in 2025, compared with 4,804 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,943 € in 2025, compared with 7,492 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,423 € in 2025, compared with 4,173 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,951 in 2024, compared with 2,687 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
474 in 2021, compared with 2,806 in 2016
Where is Donji Miholjac?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Viljevo6.5 km · 1,560
- Magadenovac10 km · 1,499
- Podravska Moslavina14 km · 847
- Marijanci15 km · 1,791
- Crnac18 km · 997
- Belišće21 km · 8,547
- Čađavica23 km · 1,437
- Valpovo24 km · 9,512
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donji Miholjac?
Donji Miholjac has 7,590 residents (2025), ranking 87 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Donji Miholjac?
Donji Miholjac covers 134.6 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Donji Miholjac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Donji Miholjac went from 8,985 to 7,590, a change of −15.5%.
Where is Donji Miholjac?
Donji Miholjac is in Osijek-Baranja County. Latitude 45.750, longitude 18.150.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Donji Miholjac?
In Donji Miholjac, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 74.8% (2021), ranking 29 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Donji Miholjac?
In Donji Miholjac, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 9.8 (2025/2026), ranking 42 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Which municipalities border Donji Miholjac?
The nearest to Donji Miholjac are Viljevo (6.5 km), Magadenovac (10 km), Podravska Moslavina (14 km), Marijanci (15 km), Crnac (18 km).