Semeljci: population and statistics
Semeljci has a population of 3,330 (2025) across 27.0 km², or 123 people per km². It ranks 212 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,330 residents
- 27.0 km²
- 123 people/km²
Semeljci in numbers
Key points
Among the 42 municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County, Semeljci ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: 16.7% in Semeljci, compared with an average of 13.7% in Osijek-Baranja County and 14.3% nationally.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 25.6% in Semeljci, compared with an average of 9.1% in Osijek-Baranja County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Semeljci over time
Semeljci had 4,099 residents in 2015 and 3,330 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,594 |
| 2021 | 3,531 |
| 2022 | 3,474 |
| 2023 | 3,401 |
| 2024 | 3,358 |
| 2025 | 3,330 |
Did you know?
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,782 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Šodolovci, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Đakovo (22,443 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Semeljci
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 | Semeljci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 41.8 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 507 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 18.2% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 505 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 16.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 30 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −6.8 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 268 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.2 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 405 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.0 ‰ | 2.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 295 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Semeljci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,627 | 138,748 | 2,390,500 | ranked 301 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 457 | 537 | 604 | ranked 476 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.2% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 470 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 24.8% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 301 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 106.1 m² | 96.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 184 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) | 6.0 | 11.1 | 7.2 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.6% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 431 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Semeljci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 34.8% | 58.0% | 12.8% | ranked 192 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 32.3% | 47.3% | 31.3% | ranked 258 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Semeljci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 25.6% | 9.1% | 6.0% | ranked 46 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 13.4% | 17.5% | 19.5% | ranked 398 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 14.3% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 72 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,006 € | 8,658 € | 7,821 € | ranked 407 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,672 € | 12,254 € | 11,010 € | ranked 329 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,402 € | 6,878 € | 6,391 € | ranked 270 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 379 | 451 | 456 | ranked 482 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 276 | 319 | 302 | ranked 402 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Semeljci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 11.2% | 8.8% | 4.6% | ranked 54 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 40.7% | 45.3% | 45.2% | ranked 416 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 357 | 74,139 | 1,262,193 | ranked 279 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 106 | 297 | 150 | ranked 367 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 50.5% | 34.0% | 55.5% | ranked 329 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Semeljci | 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) | 5.6% | 5.9% | 6.5% | ranked 336 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Semeljci | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.95 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 163 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Semeljci | 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) | 89 | 8,848 | 158,685 | ranked 264 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 27 | 36 | 35 | ranked 375 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 5 | 176 | 1,925 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 306 | 18,551 | 291,355 | ranked 172 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 92 | 75 | 72 | ranked 57 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.9 | 8.0 | 6.3 | ranked 296 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 73 | 8,301 | 139,372 | ranked 252 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 22 | 34 | 28 | ranked 382 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 7.8% | 19.7% | 13.0% | ranked 473 of 545 |
Semeljci: 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
−6.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −1.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−4.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −15.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 6 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,006 € in 2025, compared with 4,326 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,672 € in 2025, compared with 7,075 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,402 € in 2025, compared with 4,168 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
357 in 2024, compared with 448 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Semeljci?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Šodolovci6.7 km · 1,146
- Viškovci6.8 km · 1,382
- Vuka7.7 km · 930
- Stari Mikanovci9.3 km · 2,229
- Vođinci11 km · 1,535
- Vladislavci11 km · 1,471
- Markušica12 km · 1,543
- Ernestinovo13 km · 1,959
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Semeljci?
Semeljci has 3,330 residents (2025), ranking 212 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Semeljci?
Semeljci covers 27.0 km², with a density of 123 people per km².
Is the population of Semeljci growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Semeljci went from 4,099 to 3,330, a change of −18.8%.
Where is Semeljci?
Semeljci is in Osijek-Baranja County. Latitude 45.367, longitude 18.550.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: what is the figure for Semeljci?
In Semeljci, “Share of children aged 0 to 14” stands at 16.7% (2021), ranking 30 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Semeljci?
In Semeljci, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 25.6% (2021), ranking 46 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Which municipalities border Semeljci?
The nearest to Semeljci are Šodolovci (6.7 km), Viškovci (6.8 km), Vuka (7.7 km), Stari Mikanovci (9.3 km), Vođinci (11 km).