Gorjani: population and statistics
Gorjani has a population of 1,083 (2025) across 37.7 km², or 28.7 people per km². It ranks 488 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −27.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,083 residents
- 37.7 km²
- 29 people/km²
Gorjani in numbers
Key points
Among the 42 municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County, Gorjani ranks No. 39 by population.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: 58 in Gorjani, compared with an average of 36 in Osijek-Baranja County and 41 nationally.
Population of Gorjani over time
Gorjani had 1,483 residents in 2015 and 1,083 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,258 |
| 2021 | 1,241 |
| 2022 | 1,171 |
| 2023 | 1,135 |
| 2024 | 1,112 |
| 2025 | 1,083 |
Did you know?
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,280 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Satnica Đakovačka (1,640 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Gorjani
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 | Gorjani | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.1 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 172 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.4% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 301 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 350 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.2 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 283 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −12.9 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 508 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.8 ‰ | 2.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 487 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gorjani | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 655 | 138,748 | 2,390,500 | ranked 517 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 526 | 537 | 604 | ranked 364 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.7% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 24.6% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 308 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 108.6 m² | 96.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 150 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) | 6.3 | 11.1 | 7.2 | ranked 301 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 94.1% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 496 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gorjani | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 10.1% | 58.0% | 12.8% | ranked 300 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 24.3% | 47.3% | 31.3% | ranked 347 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gorjani | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 18.3% | 9.1% | 6.0% | ranked 80 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 13.5% | 17.5% | 19.5% | ranked 394 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 14.2% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 76 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,856 € | 8,658 € | 7,821 € | ranked 429 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,226 € | 12,254 € | 11,010 € | ranked 412 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,887 € | 6,878 € | 6,391 € | ranked 374 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 389 | 451 | 456 | ranked 454 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 360 | 319 | 302 | ranked 114 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gorjani | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.0% | 8.8% | 4.6% | ranked 320 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 39.8% | 45.3% | 45.2% | ranked 435 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 288 | 74,139 | 1,262,193 | ranked 311 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 259 | 297 | 150 | ranked 118 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 50.8% | 34.0% | 55.5% | ranked 323 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gorjani | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 0 | – | 9,381 | ranked 313 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.0 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 7.0% | 5.9% | 6.5% | ranked 249 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Gorjani | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.63 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 352 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Gorjani | 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) | 63 | 8,848 | 158,685 | ranked 333 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 58 | 36 | 35 | ranked 24 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 176 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 74 | 18,551 | 291,355 | ranked 463 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 68 | 75 | 72 | ranked 317 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 2.3 | 8.0 | 6.3 | ranked 514 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 21 | 8,301 | 139,372 | ranked 486 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) | 6.2% | 19.7% | 13.0% | ranked 517 of 545 |
Gorjani: 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
−7.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −24.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−12.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−2.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,856 € in 2025, compared with 4,167 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,226 € in 2025, compared with 6,781 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,887 € in 2025, compared with 3,703 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
288 in 2024, compared with 73 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Gorjani?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Satnica Đakovačka5.0 km · 1,640
- Punitovci5.3 km · 1,518
- Drenje7.1 km · 1,915
- Viškovci9.6 km · 1,382
- Đakovo11 km · 22,443
- Vuka12 km · 930
- Podgorač14 km · 2,428
- Semeljci15 km · 3,330
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gorjani?
Gorjani has 1,083 residents (2025), ranking 488 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Gorjani?
Gorjani covers 37.7 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Gorjani growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gorjani went from 1,483 to 1,083, a change of −27.0%.
Where is Gorjani?
Gorjani is in Osijek-Baranja County. Latitude 45.400, longitude 18.367.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Gorjani?
In Gorjani, “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents” stands at 58 (2025/2026), ranking 24 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 35.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Gorjani?
In Gorjani, “Number of dwellings” stands at 655 (2021), ranking 517 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 1,867.
Which municipalities border Gorjani?
The nearest to Gorjani are Satnica Đakovačka (5.0 km), Punitovci (5.3 km), Drenje (7.1 km), Viškovci (9.6 km), Đakovo (11 km).