Petrijevci: population and statistics
Petrijevci has a population of 2,396 (2025) across 47.5 km², or 50.4 people per km². It ranks 294 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,396 residents
- 47.5 km²
- 50 people/km²
Petrijevci in numbers
Key points
Among the 42 municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County, Petrijevci ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 67.3% in Petrijevci, compared with an average of 58.0% in Osijek-Baranja County and 41.3% nationally.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: −1.3 ‰ in Petrijevci, compared with an average of 2.7 ‰ in Osijek-Baranja County and 4.9 ‰ nationally.
Population of Petrijevci over time
Petrijevci had 2,772 residents in 2015 and 2,396 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,504 |
| 2021 | 2,477 |
| 2022 | 2,430 |
| 2023 | 2,413 |
| 2024 | 2,414 |
| 2025 | 2,396 |
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All indicators for Petrijevci
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 | Petrijevci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.3 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 155 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 25.3% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 165 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.5% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 396 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.0 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.1 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 292 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.3 ‰ | 2.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 451 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petrijevci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,621 | 138,748 | 2,390,500 | ranked 303 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 652 | 537 | 604 | ranked 237 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 24.3% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 103 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 19.6% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 434 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 109.3 m² | 96.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 142 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 5 | 567 | 16,654 | ranked 239 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 7.9 | 11.1 | 7.2 | ranked 252 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.3% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 329 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Petrijevci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 67.3% | 58.0% | 12.8% | ranked 60 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 46.4% | 47.3% | 31.3% | ranked 178 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petrijevci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 6.0% | 9.1% | 6.0% | ranked 273 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 19.7% | 17.5% | 19.5% | ranked 268 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.8% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 133 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,456 € | 8,658 € | 7,821 € | ranked 340 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,385 € | 12,254 € | 11,010 € | ranked 223 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,460 € | 6,878 € | 6,391 € | ranked 252 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 430 | 451 | 456 | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 297 | 319 | 302 | ranked 291 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petrijevci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.2% | 8.8% | 4.6% | ranked 119 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.1% | 45.3% | 45.2% | ranked 347 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 240 | 74,139 | 1,262,193 | ranked 355 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 99 | 297 | 150 | ranked 392 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 67.1% | 34.0% | 55.5% | ranked 145 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Petrijevci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,089 | – | 9,381 | ranked 287 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 271 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.8% | 5.9% | 6.5% | ranked 319 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Petrijevci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.70 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 302 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Petrijevci | 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) | 84 | 8,848 | 158,685 | ranked 275 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 35 | 36 | 35 | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 176 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 142 | 18,551 | 291,355 | ranked 335 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 59 | 75 | 72 | ranked 419 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.8 | 8.0 | 6.3 | ranked 229 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 56 | 8,301 | 139,372 | ranked 316 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 23 | 34 | 28 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 12.6% | 19.7% | 13.0% | ranked 281 of 545 |
Petrijevci: 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
−5.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −14.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
2.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−1.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
5 in 2024, compared with 4 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,456 € in 2025, compared with 4,618 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,385 € in 2025, compared with 7,452 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,460 € in 2025, compared with 4,211 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
240 in 2024, compared with 358 in 2011
Where is Petrijevci?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Bizovac5.5 km · 3,533
- Valpovo10 km · 9,512
- Čepin10 km · 9,448
- Jagodnjak10 km · 1,331
- Osijek12 km · 95,093
- Darda12 km · 5,280
- Belišće13 km · 8,547
- Čeminac13 km · 2,299
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petrijevci?
Petrijevci has 2,396 residents (2025), ranking 294 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Petrijevci?
Petrijevci covers 47.5 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Petrijevci growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Petrijevci went from 2,772 to 2,396, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Petrijevci?
Petrijevci is in Osijek-Baranja County. Latitude 45.613, longitude 18.535.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Petrijevci?
In Petrijevci, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 67.3% (2021), ranking 60 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Petrijevci?
In Petrijevci, “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents” stands at −1.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 451 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.7 ‰.
Which municipalities border Petrijevci?
The nearest to Petrijevci are Bizovac (5.5 km), Valpovo (10 km), Čepin (10 km), Jagodnjak (10 km), Osijek (12 km).