Drenje: population and statistics
Drenje has a population of 1,915 (2025) across 106.4 km², or 18.0 people per km². It ranks 353 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −22.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,915 residents
- 106.4 km²
- 18 people/km²
Drenje in numbers
Key points
Among the 42 municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County, Drenje ranks No. 22 by population.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: 5.5% in Drenje, compared with an average of 19.7% in Osijek-Baranja County and 24.3% nationally.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 31.0% in Drenje, compared with an average of 9.1% in Osijek-Baranja County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Drenje over time
Drenje had 2,460 residents in 2015 and 1,915 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,181 |
| 2021 | 2,088 |
| 2022 | 2,016 |
| 2023 | 1,977 |
| 2024 | 1,948 |
| 2025 | 1,915 |
Did you know?
- “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,902 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gorjani, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Đakovo (22,443 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Drenje
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 | Drenje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.7 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 390 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.6% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 464 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 142 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −1.5 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −10.4 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 492 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.0 ‰ | 2.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 408 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drenje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,341 | 138,748 | 2,390,500 | ranked 357 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 631 | 537 | 604 | ranked 250 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 11.8% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 228 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 28.3% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 220 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 94.7 m² | 96.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 373 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) | 8.2 | 11.1 | 7.2 | ranked 243 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 90.7% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 525 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Drenje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 8.2% | 58.0% | 12.8% | ranked 328 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 17.8% | 47.3% | 31.3% | ranked 434 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drenje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 31.0% | 9.1% | 6.0% | ranked 19 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 15.1% | 17.5% | 19.5% | ranked 354 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.7% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 175 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,410 € | 8,658 € | 7,821 € | ranked 477 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,291 € | 12,254 € | 11,010 € | ranked 403 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,016 € | 6,878 € | 6,391 € | ranked 349 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 350 | 451 | 456 | ranked 520 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 292 | 319 | 302 | ranked 317 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drenje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.4% | 8.8% | 4.6% | ranked 112 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 39.1% | 45.3% | 45.2% | ranked 448 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 214 | 74,139 | 1,262,193 | ranked 375 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 110 | 297 | 150 | ranked 357 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 39.2% | 34.0% | 55.5% | ranked 407 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Drenje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.1% | 5.9% | 6.5% | ranked 291 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Drenje | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.67 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 317 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Drenje | 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) | 11 | 8,848 | 158,685 | ranked 479 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 6 | 36 | 35 | ranked 482 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 8 | 176 | 1,925 | ranked 35 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 139 | 18,551 | 291,355 | ranked 343 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) | 3.7 | 8.0 | 6.3 | ranked 459 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 34 | 8,301 | 139,372 | ranked 421 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 18 | 34 | 28 | ranked 441 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 5.5% | 19.7% | 13.0% | ranked 532 of 545 |
Drenje: 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
−1.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −16.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−10.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −20.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,410 € in 2025, compared with 3,721 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,291 € in 2025, compared with 6,571 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,016 € in 2025, compared with 3,716 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
214 in 2024, compared with 208 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2017, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Drenje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Gorjani7.1 km · 1,083
- Satnica Đakovačka8.1 km · 1,640
- Levanjska Varoš10 km · 672
- Podgorač11 km · 2,428
- Punitovci12 km · 1,518
- Đakovo13 km · 22,443
- Trnava14 km · 1,123
- Viškovci15 km · 1,382
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drenje?
Drenje has 1,915 residents (2025), ranking 353 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Drenje?
Drenje covers 106.4 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Drenje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Drenje went from 2,460 to 1,915, a change of −22.2%.
Where is Drenje?
Drenje is in Osijek-Baranja County. Latitude 45.380, longitude 18.280.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: what is the figure for Drenje?
In Drenje, “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education” stands at 5.5% (2021), ranking 532 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.0%.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Drenje?
In Drenje, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 31.0% (2021), ranking 19 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Which municipalities border Drenje?
The nearest to Drenje are Gorjani (7.1 km), Satnica Đakovačka (8.1 km), Levanjska Varoš (10 km), Podgorač (11 km), Punitovci (12 km).