Jakšić: population and statistics
Jakšić has a population of 3,209 (2025) across 43.4 km², or 73.9 people per km². It ranks 220 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,209 residents
- 43.4 km²
- 74 people/km²
Jakšić in numbers
Key points
Among the 10 municipalities in Požega-Slavonia County, Jakšić ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: 16.9% in Jakšić, compared with an average of 14.3% in Požega-Slavonia County and 14.3% nationally.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 1.6 in Jakšić, compared with an average of 6.3 in Požega-Slavonia County and 19.1 nationally.
Population of Jakšić over time
Jakšić had 3,846 residents in 2015 and 3,209 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,406 |
| 2021 | 3,337 |
| 2022 | 3,281 |
| 2023 | 3,225 |
| 2024 | 3,182 |
| 2025 | 3,209 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Požega-Slavonia County for “Share of children aged 0 to 14”.
- Number 1 in Požega-Slavonia County for “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,078 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Požega (21,181 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Jakšić
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 | Jakšić | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.4 years | 44.5 | 44.8 | ranked 487 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.9% | 22.9% | 22.9% | ranked 403 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 16.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 26 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.5 ‰ | −6.9 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 297 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | −1.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 220 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 0.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 239 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jakšić | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,458 | 35,343 | 2,390,500 | ranked 338 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 433 | 552 | 604 | ranked 494 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 7.9% | ranked 384 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 20.3% | 28.6% | 25.9% | ranked 413 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 114.7 m² | 102.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 65 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 72 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.6 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 508 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.3% | 98.1% | 99.0% | ranked 228 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jakšić | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 54.7% | 48.6% | 12.8% | ranked 117 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 20.2% | 20.4% | 31.3% | ranked 400 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jakšić | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 10.8% | 10.1% | 6.0% | ranked 172 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 19.8% | 20.8% | 19.5% | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.8% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 222 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,320 € | 7,917 € | 7,821 € | ranked 363 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,563 € | 11,729 € | 11,010 € | ranked 195 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,124 € | 6,387 € | 6,391 € | ranked 326 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 425 | 425 | 456 | ranked 370 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 279 | 339 | 302 | ranked 390 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jakšić | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.5% | 7.7% | 4.6% | ranked 146 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.8% | 42.5% | 45.2% | ranked 323 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 199 | 15,171 | 1,262,193 | ranked 390 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 63 | 251 | 150 | ranked 489 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 70.6% | 37.1% | 55.5% | ranked 102 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jakšić | Požega-Slavonia 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 | 0.7 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.1% | 6.4% | 6.5% | ranked 375 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Jakšić | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.00 | 2.67 | 2.75 | ranked 137 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Jakšić | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 24 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 171 | 2,336 | 158,685 | ranked 156 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 53 | 39 | 35 | ranked 35 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 5 | 57 | 1,925 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 272 | 4,727 | 291,355 | ranked 192 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 85 | 79 | 72 | ranked 106 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 6.3 | ranked 198 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 133 | 2,200 | 139,372 | ranked 149 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 41 | 37 | 28 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 13.7% | 16.2% | 13.0% | ranked 251 of 545 |
Jakšić: 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
−7.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
6.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −18.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,320 € in 2025, compared with 4,584 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,563 € in 2025, compared with 7,732 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,124 € in 2025, compared with 3,929 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
199 in 2024, compared with 123 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Jakšić?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Požega7.6 km · 21,181
- Pleternica8.5 km · 8,455
- Kaptol8.7 km · 2,376
- Kutjevo12 km · 4,389
- Velika13 km · 4,215
- Brestovac13 km · 2,594
- Čaglin17 km · 1,906
- Nova Kapela20 km · 3,053
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jakšić?
Jakšić has 3,209 residents (2025), ranking 220 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Jakšić?
Jakšić covers 43.4 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Jakšić growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jakšić went from 3,846 to 3,209, a change of −16.6%.
Where is Jakšić?
Jakšić is in Požega-Slavonia County. Latitude 45.358, longitude 17.764.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: what is the figure for Jakšić?
In Jakšić, “Share of children aged 0 to 14” stands at 16.9% (2021), ranking 26 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Jakšić?
In Jakšić, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 1.6 (2024), ranking 508 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Which municipalities border Jakšić?
The nearest to Jakšić are Požega (7.6 km), Pleternica (8.5 km), Kaptol (8.7 km), Kutjevo (12 km), Velika (13 km).