Lipik: population and statistics
Lipik has a population of 4,974 (2025) across 208.7 km², or 23.8 people per km². It ranks 136 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,974 residents
- 208.7 km²
- 24 people/km²
Lipik in numbers
Key points
Among the 10 municipalities in Požega-Slavonia County, Lipik ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: 40.7% in Lipik, compared with an average of 28.6% in Požega-Slavonia County and 23.7% nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 67.3% in Lipik, compared with an average of 48.6% in Požega-Slavonia County and 41.3% nationally.
Population of Lipik over time
Lipik had 5,654 residents in 2015 and 4,974 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,186 |
| 2021 | 5,104 |
| 2022 | 5,030 |
| 2023 | 4,966 |
| 2024 | 4,939 |
| 2025 | 4,974 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Požega-Slavonia County for “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”.
- Number 1 in Požega-Slavonia County for “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”.
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,230 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pakrac, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Novska (10,447 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Lipik
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 | Lipik | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.2 years | 44.5 | 44.8 | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 25.0% | 22.9% | 22.9% | ranked 176 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −10.5 ‰ | −6.9 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 406 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | −1.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 127 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 0.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 226 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lipik | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,683 | 35,343 | 2,390,500 | ranked 142 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 718 | 552 | 604 | ranked 191 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 4.6% | 2.5% | 7.9% | ranked 336 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 40.7% | 28.6% | 25.9% | ranked 49 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 94.4 m² | 102.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 379 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) | 2.6 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 461 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.3% | 98.1% | 99.0% | ranked 400 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lipik | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 67.3% | 48.6% | 12.8% | ranked 60 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 20.6% | 20.4% | 31.3% | ranked 390 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lipik | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 12.6% | 10.1% | 6.0% | ranked 139 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 29.7% | 20.8% | 19.5% | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.6% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 423 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,553 € | 7,917 € | 7,821 € | ranked 326 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,395 € | 11,729 € | 11,010 € | ranked 222 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,740 € | 6,387 € | 6,391 € | ranked 396 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 426 | 425 | 456 | ranked 367 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 382 | 339 | 302 | ranked 85 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lipik | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.7% | 7.7% | 4.6% | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 44.1% | 42.5% | 45.2% | ranked 308 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,327 | 15,171 | 1,262,193 | ranked 120 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 269 | 251 | 150 | ranked 104 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 40.6% | 37.1% | 55.5% | ranked 398 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lipik | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 4,200 | – | 9,381 | ranked 237 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.6 | ranked 244 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.1% | 6.4% | 6.5% | ranked 457 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Lipik | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.49 | 2.67 | 2.75 | ranked 423 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Lipik | 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) | 220 | 2,336 | 158,685 | ranked 121 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 44 | 39 | 35 | ranked 109 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 57 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 367 | 4,727 | 291,355 | ranked 142 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) | 6.7 | 7.9 | 6.3 | ranked 238 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 107 | 2,200 | 139,372 | ranked 179 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 22 | 37 | 28 | ranked 382 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 12.5% | 16.2% | 13.0% | ranked 283 of 545 |
Lipik: 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
−10.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −7.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
14.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
5.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 12 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,553 € in 2025, compared with 4,906 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,395 € in 2025, compared with 7,303 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,740 € in 2025, compared with 3,958 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,327 in 2024, compared with 1,277 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
7,822 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2014
Where is Lipik?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Pakrac3.6 km · 6,792
- Sirač13 km · 1,743
- Novska17 km · 10,447
- Okučani17 km · 2,157
- Gornji Bogićevci18 km · 1,253
- Dežanovac18 km · 1,817
- Dragalić21 km · 1,003
- Daruvar21 km · 9,664
All municipalities in Požega-Slavonia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lipik?
Lipik has 4,974 residents (2025), ranking 136 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Lipik?
Lipik covers 208.7 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Lipik growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lipik went from 5,654 to 4,974, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Lipik?
Lipik is in Požega-Slavonia County. Latitude 45.414, longitude 17.161.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: what is the figure for Lipik?
In Lipik, “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence” stands at 40.7% (2021), ranking 49 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 25.9%.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Lipik?
In Lipik, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 67.3% (2021), ranking 60 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Which municipalities border Lipik?
The nearest to Lipik are Pakrac (3.6 km), Sirač (13 km), Novska (17 km), Okučani (17 km), Gornji Bogićevci (18 km).