Pakrac: population and statistics
Pakrac has a population of 6,792 (2025) across 12.2 km², or 557 people per km². It ranks 96 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,792 residents
- 12.2 km²
- 557 people/km²
Pakrac in numbers
Key points
Among the 10 municipalities in Požega-Slavonia County, Pakrac ranks No. 3 by population.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: 431 in Pakrac, compared with an average of 339 in Požega-Slavonia County and 304 nationally.
Population of Pakrac over time
Pakrac had 7,708 residents in 2015 and 6,792 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,100 |
| 2021 | 7,032 |
| 2022 | 6,924 |
| 2023 | 6,874 |
| 2024 | 6,845 |
| 2025 | 6,792 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Požega-Slavonia County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Požega-Slavonia County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,709 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times the national average.
All indicators for Pakrac
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 | Pakrac | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.3 years | 44.5 | 44.8 | ranked 224 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 24.9% | 22.9% | 22.9% | ranked 177 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 232 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.0 ‰ | −6.9 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 275 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.9 ‰ | −1.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 316 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.9 ‰ | 0.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 458 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pakrac | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 5,225 | 35,343 | 2,390,500 | ranked 87 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 737 | 552 | 604 | ranked 183 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.2% | 2.5% | 7.9% | ranked 414 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 40.1% | 28.6% | 25.9% | ranked 54 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 93.1 m² | 102.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 398 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 4 | 72 | 16,654 | ranked 255 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.8 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 451 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.9% | 98.1% | 99.0% | ranked 287 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pakrac | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 65.1% | 48.6% | 12.8% | ranked 69 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 18.3% | 20.4% | 31.3% | ranked 427 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pakrac | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 7.5% | 10.1% | 6.0% | ranked 234 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 24.4% | 20.8% | 19.5% | ranked 177 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.3% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 373 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,382 € | 7,917 € | 7,821 € | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,806 € | 11,729 € | 11,010 € | ranked 161 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,095 € | 6,387 € | 6,391 € | ranked 336 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 441 | 425 | 456 | ranked 318 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 431 | 339 | 302 | ranked 46 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pakrac | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.2% | 7.7% | 4.6% | ranked 156 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.2% | 42.5% | 45.2% | ranked 337 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,621 | 15,171 | 1,262,193 | ranked 100 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 237 | 251 | 150 | ranked 143 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 32.9% | 37.1% | 55.5% | ranked 443 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pakrac | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 4,328 | – | 9,381 | ranked 235 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.6 | ranked 259 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.6% | 6.4% | 6.5% | ranked 416 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Pakrac | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.37 | 2.67 | 2.75 | ranked 487 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Pakrac | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 6 | 24 | 1,794 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 298 | 2,336 | 158,685 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 44 | 39 | 35 | ranked 109 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 57 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 590 | 4,727 | 291,355 | ranked 85 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 87 | 79 | 72 | ranked 92 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.4 | 7.9 | 6.3 | ranked 186 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 239 | 2,200 | 139,372 | ranked 89 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 35 | 37 | 28 | ranked 112 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 15.1% | 16.2% | 13.0% | ranked 221 of 545 |
Pakrac: 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
−7.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −10.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
0.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −23.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−1.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 43 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,382 € in 2025, compared with 5,268 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,806 € in 2025, compared with 7,691 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,095 € in 2025, compared with 4,071 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,621 in 2024, compared with 1,526 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
4,266 in 2021, compared with 3,700 in 2016
Where is Pakrac?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Lipik3.6 km · 4,974
- Sirač9.8 km · 1,743
- Dežanovac17 km · 1,817
- Daruvar18 km · 9,664
- Okučani20 km · 2,157
- Novska20 km · 10,447
- Gornji Bogićevci20 km · 1,253
- Cernik22 km · 2,773
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pakrac?
Pakrac has 6,792 residents (2025), ranking 96 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Pakrac?
Pakrac covers 12.2 km², with a density of 557 people per km².
Is the population of Pakrac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pakrac went from 7,708 to 6,792, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Pakrac?
Pakrac is in Požega-Slavonia County. Latitude 45.439, longitude 17.192.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Pakrac?
In Pakrac, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 6 (2025/2026), ranking 39 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Pakrac?
In Pakrac, “Pensioners per 1,000 residents” stands at 431 (2025), ranking 46 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 302.
Which municipalities border Pakrac?
The nearest to Pakrac are Lipik (3.6 km), Sirač (9.8 km), Dežanovac (17 km), Daruvar (18 km), Okučani (20 km).