Draž: population and statistics
Draž has a population of 1,720 (2025) across 59.0 km², or 29.2 people per km². It ranks 389 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −29.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,720 residents
- 59.0 km²
- 29 people/km²
Draž in numbers
Key points
Among the 42 municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County, Draž ranks No. 26 by population.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 32.6% in Draž, compared with an average of 9.1% in Osijek-Baranja County and 4.3% nationally.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: 2.26 in Draž, compared with an average of 2.60 in Osijek-Baranja County and 2.70 nationally.
Population of Draž over time
Draž had 2,441 residents in 2015 and 1,720 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,979 |
| 2021 | 1,933 |
| 2022 | 1,850 |
| 2023 | 1,793 |
| 2024 | 1,758 |
| 2025 | 1,720 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Osijek-Baranja County for “Average age of residents”.
- Number 1 in Osijek-Baranja County for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,263 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Draž
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 | Draž | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 50.2 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 32 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 31.0% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 44 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 9.9% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 519 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −19.3 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 520 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.7 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 417 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −5.2 ‰ | 2.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 516 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Draž | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,627 | 138,748 | 2,390,500 | ranked 198 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,348 | 537 | 604 | ranked 55 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 26.1% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 91 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 40.2% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 52 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 90.9 m² | 96.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 567 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.7 | 11.1 | 7.2 | ranked 506 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 95.7% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 466 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Draž | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 11.7% | 58.0% | 12.8% | ranked 283 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 18.2% | 47.3% | 31.3% | ranked 429 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Draž | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 32.6% | 9.1% | 6.0% | ranked 13 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 8.6% | 17.5% | 19.5% | ranked 503 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.8% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 461 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,352 € | 8,658 € | 7,821 € | ranked 355 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,533 € | 12,254 € | 11,010 € | ranked 359 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,717 € | 6,878 € | 6,391 € | ranked 403 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 398 | 451 | 456 | ranked 434 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 403 | 319 | 302 | ranked 67 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Draž | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.8% | 8.8% | 4.6% | ranked 137 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 37.5% | 45.3% | 45.2% | ranked 476 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 375 | 74,139 | 1,262,193 | ranked 266 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 213 | 297 | 150 | ranked 175 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 52.5% | 34.0% | 55.5% | ranked 302 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Draž | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,568 | – | 9,381 | ranked 280 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 244 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.6% | 5.9% | 6.5% | ranked 336 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Draž | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.26 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 523 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Draž | 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) | 24 | 8,848 | 158,685 | ranked 449 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 14 | 36 | 35 | ranked 462 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 176 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 81 | 18,551 | 291,355 | ranked 446 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 47 | 75 | 72 | ranked 475 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.0 | 8.0 | 6.3 | ranked 489 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 33 | 8,301 | 139,372 | ranked 426 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 19 | 34 | 28 | ranked 426 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.1% | 19.7% | 13.0% | ranked 456 of 545 |
Draž: 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
−19.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −20.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−4.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −38.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−5.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −19.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,352 € in 2025, compared with 4,474 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,533 € in 2025, compared with 6,810 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,717 € in 2025, compared with 3,649 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
375 in 2024, compared with 455 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,330 in 2021, compared with 460 in 2014
Where is Draž?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Popovac11 km · 1,251
- Kneževi Vinogradi11 km · 3,108
- Beli Manastir17 km · 7,564
- Čeminac20 km · 2,299
- Petlovac22 km · 1,728
- Jagodnjak23 km · 1,331
- Darda25 km · 5,280
- Bilje26 km · 4,695
All municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Draž?
Draž has 1,720 residents (2025), ranking 389 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Draž?
Draž covers 59.0 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Draž growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Draž went from 2,441 to 1,720, a change of −29.5%.
Where is Draž?
Draž is in Osijek-Baranja County. Latitude 45.842, longitude 18.789.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Draž?
In Draž, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 32.6% (2021), ranking 13 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Draž?
In Draž, “Average household size in occupied dwellings” stands at 2.26 (2021), ranking 523 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 2.75.
Which municipalities border Draž?
The nearest to Draž are Popovac (11 km), Kneževi Vinogradi (11 km), Beli Manastir (17 km), Čeminac (20 km), Petlovac (22 km).