Viljevo: population and statistics
Viljevo has a population of 1,560 (2025) across 38.5 km², or 40.5 people per km². It ranks 415 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,560 residents
- 38.5 km²
- 40 people/km²
Viljevo in numbers
Key points
Among the 42 municipalities in Osijek-Baranja County, Viljevo ranks No. 29 by population.
Net income per resident (per year): 5,478 € in Viljevo, compared with an average of 8,658 € in Osijek-Baranja County and 9,698 € nationally.
Unemployment rate: 14.7% in Viljevo, compared with an average of 8.8% in Osijek-Baranja County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Viljevo over time
Viljevo had 1,910 residents in 2015 and 1,560 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,639 |
| 2021 | 1,619 |
| 2022 | 1,589 |
| 2023 | 1,574 |
| 2024 | 1,579 |
| 2025 | 1,560 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Osijek-Baranja County for “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”.
- Number 1 in Osijek-Baranja County for “Natural change per 1,000 residents”.
- “Net income per resident (per year)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,392 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Viljevo
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 | Viljevo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.3 years | 44.4 | 44.8 | ranked 327 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.3% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 378 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.3 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 26 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.3 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 2.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 158 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viljevo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,039 | 138,748 | 2,390,500 | ranked 409 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 639 | 537 | 604 | ranked 244 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) | 41.5% | 23.3% | 25.9% | ranked 46 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 99.7 m² | 96.5 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 282 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) | 3.2 | 11.1 | 7.2 | ranked 432 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 90.8% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 524 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Viljevo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 15.3% | 58.0% | 12.8% | ranked 257 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 26.8% | 47.3% | 31.3% | ranked 321 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Viljevo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 30.8% | 9.1% | 6.0% | ranked 20 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 21.8% | 17.5% | 19.5% | ranked 218 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.5% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 245 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,478 € | 8,658 € | 7,821 € | ranked 537 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,751 € | 12,254 € | 11,010 € | ranked 469 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,845 € | 6,878 € | 6,391 € | ranked 511 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 356 | 451 | 456 | ranked 514 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 284 | 319 | 302 | ranked 365 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viljevo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 14.7% | 8.8% | 4.6% | ranked 18 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 40.3% | 45.3% | 45.2% | ranked 428 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 88 | 74,139 | 1,262,193 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 56 | 297 | 150 | ranked 508 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 57.8% | 34.0% | 55.5% | ranked 245 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Viljevo | 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) | 3.9% | 5.9% | 6.5% | ranked 464 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Viljevo | Osijek-Baranja County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.71 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 292 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Viljevo | 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) | 39 | 8,848 | 158,685 | ranked 412 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 25 | 36 | 35 | ranked 396 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 176 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 121 | 18,551 | 291,355 | ranked 376 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 78 | 75 | 72 | ranked 172 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) | 20 | 8,301 | 139,372 | ranked 489 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 13 | 34 | 28 | ranked 505 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 6.9% | 19.7% | 13.0% | ranked 500 of 545 |
Viljevo: 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
1.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −13.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−1.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −15.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
7.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,478 € in 2025, compared with 3,743 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,751 € in 2025, compared with 6,683 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,845 € in 2025, compared with 3,152 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
88 in 2024, compared with 62 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Viljevo?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Donji Miholjac6.5 km · 7,590
- Podravska Moslavina7.7 km · 847
- Crnac12 km · 997
- Magadenovac14 km · 1,499
- Čađavica16 km · 1,437
- Zdenci20 km · 1,355
- Marijanci20 km · 1,791
- Čačinci23 km · 2,055
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viljevo?
Viljevo has 1,560 residents (2025), ranking 415 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Viljevo?
Viljevo covers 38.5 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Viljevo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Viljevo went from 1,910 to 1,560, a change of −18.3%.
Where is Viljevo?
Viljevo is in Osijek-Baranja County. Latitude 45.750, longitude 18.067.
Net income per resident (per year): what is the figure for Viljevo?
In Viljevo, “Net income per resident (per year)” stands at 5,478 € (2025), ranking 537 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7,821 €.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Viljevo?
In Viljevo, “Unemployment rate” stands at 14.7% (2021), ranking 18 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Viljevo?
The nearest to Viljevo are Donji Miholjac (6.5 km), Podravska Moslavina (7.7 km), Crnac (12 km), Magadenovac (14 km), Čađavica (16 km).