Marijanci: population and statistics
Marijanci has a population of 1,791 (2025) across 65.6 km², or 27.3 people per km². It ranks 376 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,791 residents
- 65.6 km²
- 27 people/km²
Marijanci in numbers
Key points
Among the 42 municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County, Marijanci ranks No. 24 by population.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): 12 in Marijanci, compared with an average of 34 in Osijek-Baranja County and 36 nationally.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 18.4% in Marijanci, compared with an average of 22.0% in Osijek-Baranja County and 22.4% nationally.
Population of Marijanci over time
Marijanci had 2,242 residents in 2015 and 1,791 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,978 |
| 2021 | 1,932 |
| 2022 | 1,884 |
| 2023 | 1,851 |
| 2024 | 1,812 |
| 2025 | 1,791 |
Did you know?
- “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,188 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Belišće (8,547 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Marijanci
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 | Marijanci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.4 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 419 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 18.4% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 498 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −11.6 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 434 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −7.3 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 452 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 2.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 166 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marijanci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 958 | 138,748 | 2,390,500 | ranked 435 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 491 | 537 | 604 | ranked 424 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.7% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 499 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.5% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 285 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 110.2 m² | 96.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 126 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 3 | 567 | 16,654 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 7.7 | 11.1 | 7.2 | ranked 260 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.7% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 378 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Marijanci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 46.2% | 58.0% | 12.8% | ranked 145 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 28.9% | 47.3% | 31.3% | ranked 300 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marijanci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 20.3% | 9.1% | 6.0% | ranked 66 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 34.2% | 17.5% | 19.5% | ranked 68 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 327 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,627 € | 8,658 € | 7,821 € | ranked 457 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,615 € | 12,254 € | 11,010 € | ranked 337 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,645 € | 6,878 € | 6,391 € | ranked 418 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 419 | 451 | 456 | ranked 385 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 295 | 319 | 302 | ranked 302 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marijanci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.3% | 8.8% | 4.6% | ranked 242 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.7% | 45.3% | 45.2% | ranked 255 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 237 | 74,139 | 1,262,193 | ranked 358 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 131 | 297 | 150 | ranked 308 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 64.3% | 34.0% | 55.5% | ranked 178 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Marijanci | 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) | 5.5% | 5.9% | 6.5% | ranked 348 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Marijanci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.76 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 263 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Marijanci | 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) | 66 | 8,848 | 158,685 | ranked 324 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 37 | 36 | 35 | ranked 227 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 176 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 107 | 18,551 | 291,355 | ranked 404 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 60 | 75 | 72 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.6 | 8.0 | 6.3 | ranked 322 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 22 | 8,301 | 139,372 | ranked 484 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 12 | 34 | 28 | ranked 514 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 6.7% | 19.7% | 13.0% | ranked 507 of 545 |
Marijanci: 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
−11.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−7.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
7.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
3 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,627 € in 2025, compared with 4,377 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,615 € in 2025, compared with 7,046 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,645 € in 2025, compared with 3,641 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
237 in 2024, compared with 183 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Marijanci?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Belišće8.5 km · 8,547
- Magadenovac8.7 km · 1,499
- Valpovo9.3 km · 9,512
- Koška13 km · 3,006
- Donji Miholjac15 km · 7,590
- Bizovac15 km · 3,533
- Petrijevci19 km · 2,396
- Viljevo20 km · 1,560
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marijanci?
Marijanci has 1,791 residents (2025), ranking 376 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Marijanci?
Marijanci covers 65.6 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Marijanci growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Marijanci went from 2,242 to 1,791, a change of −20.1%.
Where is Marijanci?
Marijanci is in Osijek-Baranja County. Latitude 45.667, longitude 18.300.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): what is the figure for Marijanci?
In Marijanci, “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)” stands at 12 (2025/2026), ranking 514 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 28.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Marijanci?
In Marijanci, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 18.4% (2021), ranking 498 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 22.9%.
Which municipalities border Marijanci?
The nearest to Marijanci are Belišće (8.5 km), Magadenovac (8.7 km), Valpovo (9.3 km), Koška (13 km), Donji Miholjac (15 km).