Petlovac: population and statistics
Petlovac has a population of 1,728 (2025) across 93.6 km², or 18.5 people per km². It ranks 388 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −21.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,728 residents
- 93.6 km²
- 18 people/km²
Petlovac in numbers
Key points
Among the 42 municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County, Petlovac ranks No. 25 by population.
Unemployment rate: 17.0% in Petlovac, compared with an average of 8.8% in Osijek-Baranja County and 5.3% nationally.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 0.6 in Petlovac, compared with an average of 11.1 in Osijek-Baranja County and 19.1 nationally.
Population of Petlovac over time
Petlovac had 2,199 residents in 2015 and 1,728 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,891 |
| 2021 | 1,850 |
| 2022 | 1,798 |
| 2023 | 1,780 |
| 2024 | 1,754 |
| 2025 | 1,728 |
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,109 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Beli Manastir (7,564 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Petlovac
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 | Petlovac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.9 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 263 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.3% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 246 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.3% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 184 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −11.4 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 432 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −5.8 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 432 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.5 ‰ | 2.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 492 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petlovac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,152 | 138,748 | 2,390,500 | ranked 394 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 615 | 537 | 604 | ranked 266 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.3% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 523 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 37.3% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 82 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 91.3 m² | 96.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 428 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 567 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.6 | 11.1 | 7.2 | ranked 537 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 92.6% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 508 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Petlovac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 10.8% | 58.0% | 12.8% | ranked 293 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 25.5% | 47.3% | 31.3% | ranked 334 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petlovac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 32.4% | 9.1% | 6.0% | ranked 15 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 18.2% | 17.5% | 19.5% | ranked 299 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 4.5% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 506 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,428 € | 8,658 € | 7,821 € | ranked 475 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,017 € | 12,254 € | 11,010 € | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,404 € | 6,878 € | 6,391 € | ranked 269 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 380 | 451 | 456 | ranked 479 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 321 | 319 | 302 | ranked 206 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petlovac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 17.0% | 8.8% | 4.6% | ranked 11 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 39.0% | 45.3% | 45.2% | ranked 449 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 63 | 74,139 | 1,262,193 | ranked 519 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 36 | 297 | 150 | ranked 532 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 56.7% | 34.0% | 55.5% | ranked 257 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Petlovac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.5% | 5.9% | 6.5% | ranked 425 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Petlovac | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.62 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 359 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Petlovac | 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) | 9 | 8,848 | 158,685 | ranked 483 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 5 | 36 | 35 | ranked 486 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 5 | 176 | 1,925 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 126 | 18,551 | 291,355 | ranked 362 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) | 4.7 | 8.0 | 6.3 | ranked 398 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 25 | 8,301 | 139,372 | ranked 466 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 14 | 34 | 28 | ranked 490 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 7.1% | 19.7% | 13.0% | ranked 492 of 545 |
Petlovac: 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
−11.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −13.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−5.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −15.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−3.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,428 € in 2025, compared with 4,169 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,017 € in 2025, compared with 6,679 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,404 € in 2025, compared with 4,279 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
63 in 2024, compared with 177 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2015, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Petlovac?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Beli Manastir5.7 km · 7,564
- Jagodnjak7.6 km · 1,331
- Popovac12 km · 1,251
- Belišće13 km · 8,547
- Čeminac13 km · 2,299
- Valpovo15 km · 9,512
- Kneževi Vinogradi16 km · 3,108
- Petrijevci16 km · 2,396
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petlovac?
Petlovac has 1,728 residents (2025), ranking 388 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Petlovac?
Petlovac covers 93.6 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Petlovac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Petlovac went from 2,199 to 1,728, a change of −21.4%.
Where is Petlovac?
Petlovac is in Osijek-Baranja County. Latitude 45.758, longitude 18.528.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Petlovac?
In Petlovac, “Unemployment rate” stands at 17.0% (2021), ranking 11 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Petlovac?
In Petlovac, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 0.6 (2024), ranking 537 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Which municipalities border Petlovac?
The nearest to Petlovac are Beli Manastir (5.7 km), Jagodnjak (7.6 km), Popovac (12 km), Belišće (13 km), Čeminac (13 km).