Kaptol: population and statistics
Kaptol has a population of 2,376 (2025) across 85.4 km², or 27.8 people per km². It ranks 297 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −26.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,376 residents
- 85.4 km²
- 28 people/km²
Kaptol in numbers
Key points
Among the 10 municipalities in Požega-Slavonia County, Kaptol ranks No. 9 by population.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: −12.2 ‰ in Kaptol, compared with an average of −1.9 ‰ in Požega-Slavonia County and 5.0 ‰ nationally.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: 67 in Kaptol, compared with an average of 251 in Požega-Slavonia County and 326 nationally.
Population of Kaptol over time
Kaptol had 3,249 residents in 2015 and 2,376 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,669 |
| 2021 | 2,582 |
| 2022 | 2,512 |
| 2023 | 2,448 |
| 2024 | 2,417 |
| 2025 | 2,376 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Požega-Slavonia County for “Unemployment rate”.
- Number 1 in Požega-Slavonia County for “Share of employed residents in construction”.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,961 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Velika (4,215 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Kaptol
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 | Kaptol | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.9 years | 44.5 | 44.8 | ranked 458 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.6% | 22.9% | 22.9% | ranked 464 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 299 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.4 ‰ | −6.9 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 205 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −12.2 ‰ | −1.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 504 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.8 ‰ | 0.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 393 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kaptol | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,239 | 35,343 | 2,390,500 | ranked 378 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 476 | 552 | 604 | ranked 448 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 7.9% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 24.5% | 28.6% | 25.9% | ranked 310 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 103.9 m² | 102.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 215 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 72 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.6 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 292 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.8% | 98.1% | 99.0% | ranked 131 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kaptol | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 12.1% | 48.6% | 12.8% | ranked 279 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 17.6% | 20.4% | 31.3% | ranked 438 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kaptol | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 17.2% | 10.1% | 6.0% | ranked 86 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 24.5% | 20.8% | 19.5% | ranked 176 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 12.0% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 124 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,857 € | 7,917 € | 7,821 € | ranked 428 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,834 € | 11,729 € | 11,010 € | ranked 307 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,990 € | 6,387 € | 6,391 € | ranked 355 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 408 | 425 | 456 | ranked 415 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 309 | 339 | 302 | ranked 240 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kaptol | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | ranked 74 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 40.7% | 42.5% | 45.2% | ranked 416 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 163 | 15,171 | 1,262,193 | ranked 424 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 67 | 251 | 150 | ranked 476 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 61.2% | 37.1% | 55.5% | ranked 214 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kaptol | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.2% | 6.4% | 6.5% | ranked 283 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Kaptol | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.87 | 2.67 | 2.75 | ranked 197 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Kaptol | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 24 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 97 | 2,336 | 158,685 | ranked 253 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 41 | 39 | 35 | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 57 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 175 | 4,727 | 291,355 | ranked 284 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 74 | 79 | 72 | ranked 231 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.6 | 7.9 | 6.3 | ranked 322 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 68 | 2,200 | 139,372 | ranked 270 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 29 | 37 | 28 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.4% | 16.2% | 13.0% | ranked 364 of 545 |
Kaptol: 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
−5.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−12.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −39.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −24.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,857 € in 2025, compared with 4,189 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,834 € in 2025, compared with 7,352 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,990 € in 2025, compared with 3,850 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
163 in 2024, compared with 117 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2018, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Kaptol?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Velika5.6 km · 4,215
- Jakšić8.7 km · 3,209
- Požega12 km · 21,181
- Kutjevo12 km · 4,389
- Brestovac15 km · 2,594
- Pleternica17 km · 8,455
- Orahovica17 km · 4,201
- Mikleuš22 km · 962
All municipalities in Požega-Slavonia County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kaptol?
Kaptol has 2,376 residents (2025), ranking 297 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Kaptol?
Kaptol covers 85.4 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Kaptol growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kaptol went from 3,249 to 2,376, a change of −26.9%.
Where is Kaptol?
Kaptol is in Požega-Slavonia County. Latitude 45.431, longitude 17.726.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Kaptol?
In Kaptol, “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents” stands at −12.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 504 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.1 ‰.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Kaptol?
In Kaptol, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents” stands at 67 (2024), ranking 476 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 150.
Which municipalities border Kaptol?
The nearest to Kaptol are Velika (5.6 km), Jakšić (8.7 km), Požega (12 km), Kutjevo (12 km), Brestovac (15 km).