Požega: population and statistics
Požega has a population of 21,181 (2025) across 133.8 km², or 158 people per km². It ranks 25 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 21,181 residents
- 133.8 km²
- 158 people/km²
Požega in numbers
Key points
Among the 10 municipalities in Požega-Slavonia County, Požega ranks No. 1 by population.
Population of Požega over time
Požega had 24,813 residents in 2015 and 21,181 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 22,484 |
| 2021 | 22,156 |
| 2022 | 21,922 |
| 2023 | 21,584 |
| 2024 | 21,390 |
| 2025 | 21,181 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Požega-Slavonia County for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Požega-Slavonia County for “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”.
- “Children in kindergartens”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,739 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Brestovac, 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Požega
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 | Požega | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.7 years | 44.5 | 44.8 | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.0% | 22.9% | 22.9% | ranked 262 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 289 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.0 ‰ | −6.9 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.4 ‰ | −1.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 391 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.0 ‰ | 0.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 461 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Požega | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 10,976 | 35,343 | 2,390,500 | ranked 29 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 492 | 552 | 604 | ranked 422 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.8% | 2.5% | 7.9% | ranked 435 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 21.0% | 28.6% | 25.9% | ranked 397 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 103.8 m² | 102.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 220 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 46 | 72 | 16,654 | ranked 71 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 10.1 | 6.3 | 7.2 | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.5% | 98.1% | 99.0% | ranked 191 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Požega | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 69.2% | 48.6% | 12.8% | ranked 52 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 28.2% | 20.4% | 31.3% | ranked 306 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Požega | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.8% | 10.1% | 6.0% | ranked 322 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 18.2% | 20.8% | 19.5% | ranked 299 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.7% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 415 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,995 € | 7,917 € | 7,821 € | ranked 135 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,812 € | 11,729 € | 11,010 € | ranked 47 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,062 € | 6,387 € | 6,391 € | ranked 98 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 443 | 425 | 456 | ranked 311 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 336 | 339 | 302 | ranked 166 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Požega | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.6% | 7.7% | 4.6% | ranked 142 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 44.7% | 42.5% | 45.2% | ranked 286 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 8,828 | 15,171 | 1,262,193 | ranked 21 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 413 | 251 | 150 | ranked 38 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 16.6% | 37.1% | 55.5% | ranked 521 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Požega | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 17,558 | – | 9,381 | ranked 184 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) | 7.0% | 6.4% | 6.5% | ranked 249 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Požega | Požega-Slavonia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.59 | 2.67 | 2.75 | ranked 378 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Požega | 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) | 823 | 2,336 | 158,685 | ranked 25 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 39 | 39 | 35 | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 7 | 57 | 1,925 | ranked 46 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 1,718 | 4,727 | 291,355 | ranked 24 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 81 | 79 | 72 | ranked 137 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.7 | 7.9 | 6.3 | ranked 45 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 938 | 2,200 | 139,372 | ranked 25 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 44 | 37 | 28 | ranked 22 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 23.8% | 16.2% | 13.0% | ranked 58 of 545 |
Požega: 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
−5.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−3.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −15.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−2.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
46 in 2024, compared with 75 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,995 € in 2025, compared with 6,054 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,812 € in 2025, compared with 8,590 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,062 € in 2025, compared with 4,652 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
8,828 in 2024, compared with 8,382 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
11,628 in 2021, compared with 8,634 in 2012
Where is Požega?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Brestovac6.1 km · 2,594
- Jakšić7.6 km · 3,209
- Pleternica11 km · 8,455
- Kaptol12 km · 2,376
- Velika14 km · 4,215
- Nova Kapela15 km · 3,053
- Staro Petrovo Selo16 km · 3,818
- Kutjevo19 km · 4,389
All municipalities in Požega-Slavonia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Požega?
Požega has 21,181 residents (2025), ranking 25 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Požega?
Požega covers 133.8 km², with a density of 158 people per km².
Is the population of Požega growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Požega went from 24,813 to 21,181, a change of −14.6%.
Where is Požega?
Požega is in Požega-Slavonia County. Latitude 45.331, longitude 17.674.
Children in kindergartens: what is the figure for Požega?
In Požega, “Children in kindergartens” stands at 823 (2025/2026), ranking 25 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 86.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities: what is the figure for Požega?
In Požega, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities” stands at 8,828 (2024), ranking 21 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 364.
Which municipalities border Požega?
The nearest to Požega are Brestovac (6.1 km), Jakšić (7.6 km), Pleternica (11 km), Kaptol (12 km), Velika (14 km).