Valpovo: population and statistics
Valpovo has a population of 9,512 (2025) across 40.1 km², or 237 people per km². It ranks 67 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,512 residents
- 40.1 km²
- 237 people/km²
Valpovo in numbers
Key points
Among the 42 municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County, Valpovo ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 70.2% in Valpovo, compared with an average of 58.0% in Osijek-Baranja County and 41.3% nationally.
Population of Valpovo over time
Valpovo had 10,950 residents in 2015 and 9,512 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,856 |
| 2021 | 9,733 |
| 2022 | 9,614 |
| 2023 | 9,596 |
| 2024 | 9,516 |
| 2025 | 9,512 |
Did you know?
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,616 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Belišće, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Osijek (95,093 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Valpovo
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 | Valpovo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.7 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.5% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 295 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 218 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −6.3 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 243 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 206 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 2.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 253 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valpovo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 4,917 | 138,748 | 2,390,500 | ranked 91 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 503 | 537 | 604 | ranked 404 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 6.4% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 304 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 18.5% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 452 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 101.5 m² | 96.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 253 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 7 | 567 | 16,654 | ranked 200 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.1 | 11.1 | 7.2 | ranked 348 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.2% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 242 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valpovo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 70.2% | 58.0% | 12.8% | ranked 46 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 45.1% | 47.3% | 31.3% | ranked 185 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valpovo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 6.6% | 9.1% | 6.0% | ranked 253 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 24.1% | 17.5% | 19.5% | ranked 183 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 382 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,803 € | 8,658 € | 7,821 € | ranked 275 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,491 € | 12,254 € | 11,010 € | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,765 € | 6,878 € | 6,391 € | ranked 168 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 445 | 451 | 456 | ranked 305 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 309 | 319 | 302 | ranked 240 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valpovo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.5% | 8.8% | 4.6% | ranked 109 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 44.7% | 45.3% | 45.2% | ranked 286 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,569 | 74,139 | 1,262,193 | ranked 102 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 165 | 297 | 150 | ranked 243 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 50.8% | 34.0% | 55.5% | ranked 323 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valpovo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 5,903 | – | 9,381 | ranked 226 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 259 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 | Valpovo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.61 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 365 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Valpovo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 104 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 321 | 8,848 | 158,685 | ranked 83 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 36 | 35 | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 6 | 176 | 1,925 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 765 | 18,551 | 291,355 | ranked 63 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 80 | 75 | 72 | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.6 | 8.0 | 6.3 | ranked 101 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 309 | 8,301 | 139,372 | ranked 69 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 32 | 34 | 28 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 16.5% | 19.7% | 13.0% | ranked 187 of 545 |
Valpovo: 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
−6.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −7.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
7.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
7 in 2024, compared with 26 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,803 € in 2025, compared with 5,043 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,491 € in 2025, compared with 7,850 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,765 € in 2025, compared with 4,477 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,569 in 2024, compared with 1,757 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
3,438 in 2021, compared with 16,710 in 2012
Where is Valpovo?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Belišće3.7 km · 8,547
- Bizovac6.8 km · 3,533
- Marijanci9.3 km · 1,791
- Petrijevci10 km · 2,396
- Jagodnjak14 km · 1,331
- Petlovac15 km · 1,728
- Koška15 km · 3,006
- Magadenovac18 km · 1,499
All municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valpovo?
Valpovo has 9,512 residents (2025), ranking 67 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Valpovo?
Valpovo covers 40.1 km², with a density of 237 people per km².
Is the population of Valpovo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Valpovo went from 10,950 to 9,512, a change of −13.1%.
Where is Valpovo?
Valpovo is in Osijek-Baranja County. Latitude 45.650, longitude 18.417.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Valpovo?
In Valpovo, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 70.2% (2021), ranking 46 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Primary school pupils: what is the figure for Valpovo?
In Valpovo, “Primary school pupils” stands at 765 (2025/2026), ranking 63 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 186.
Which municipalities border Valpovo?
The nearest to Valpovo are Belišće (3.7 km), Bizovac (6.8 km), Marijanci (9.3 km), Petrijevci (10 km), Jagodnjak (14 km).