Delnice: population and statistics
Delnice has a population of 5,046 (2025) across 24.4 km², or 207 people per km². It ranks 134 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,046 residents
- 24.4 km²
- 207 people/km²
Delnice in numbers
Key points
Among the 36 municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Delnice ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: 3.9% in Delnice, compared with an average of 64.6% in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 52.8% nationally.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: 84.0 m² in Delnice, compared with an average of 84.1 m² in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 92.6 m² nationally.
Population of Delnice over time
Delnice had 5,603 residents in 2015 and 5,046 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,165 |
| 2021 | 5,133 |
| 2022 | 5,074 |
| 2023 | 5,065 |
| 2024 | 5,076 |
| 2025 | 5,046 |
Did you know?
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pay per employee”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,417 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lokve, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bakar (7,685 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Delnice
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 | Delnice | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 47.1 years | 46.6 | 44.8 | ranked 115 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 26.3% | 25.8% | 22.9% | ranked 130 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.9% | 12.5% | 13.7% | ranked 362 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.3 ‰ | −7.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 289 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 262 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 207 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Delnice | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,271 | 208,353 | 2,390,500 | ranked 158 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 637 | 793 | 604 | ranked 247 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 13.4% | 11.0% | 7.9% | ranked 216 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 22.8% | 21.1% | 25.9% | ranked 355 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 84.0 m² | 84.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 496 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 3 | 932 | 16,654 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 4.1 | 17.9 | 7.2 | ranked 391 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.8% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 131 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Delnice | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.4% | 23.2% | 12.8% | ranked 392 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 3.9% | 64.6% | 31.3% | ranked 532 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Delnice | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 8.7% | 2.0% | 6.0% | ranked 208 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 20.0% | 14.0% | 19.5% | ranked 263 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.5% | 7.2% | 9.0% | ranked 143 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,422 € | 10,457 € | 7,821 € | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,750 € | 12,574 € | 11,010 € | ranked 54 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,227 € | 7,408 € | 6,391 € | ranked 66 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 480 | 526 | 456 | ranked 209 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 358 | 333 | 302 | ranked 116 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Delnice | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.7% | 4.0% | 4.6% | ranked 219 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 48.5% | 50.8% | 45.2% | ranked 178 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,704 | 93,107 | 1,262,193 | ranked 97 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 336 | 350 | 150 | ranked 61 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 36.3% | 38.8% | 55.5% | ranked 424 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Delnice | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 26,910 | – | 9,381 | ranked 170 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 5.1 | 59.1 | 1.6 | ranked 164 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.1% | 11.3% | 6.5% | ranked 291 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Delnice | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.46 | 2.42 | 2.75 | ranked 442 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Delnice | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 135 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 183 | 9,312 | 158,685 | ranked 146 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 36 | 35 | 35 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 99 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 341 | 18,300 | 291,355 | ranked 151 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 68 | 69 | 72 | ranked 317 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.7 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 315 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 131 | 8,642 | 139,372 | ranked 151 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 26 | 33 | 28 | ranked 298 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 20.6% | 28.0% | 13.0% | ranked 99 of 545 |
Delnice: 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
−7.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −10.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
3.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
5.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
3 in 2024, compared with 8 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,422 € in 2025, compared with 6,600 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,750 € in 2025, compared with 8,544 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,227 € in 2025, compared with 4,868 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,704 in 2024, compared with 1,967 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
25,973 in 2021, compared with 21,864 in 2012
Where is Delnice?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Lokve6.2 km · 835
- Skrad9.0 km · 774
- Mrkopalj10 km · 882
- Ravna Gora11 km · 2,001
- Fužine13 km · 1,420
- Brod Moravice15 km · 634
- Vrbovsko22 km · 3,627
- Bakar23 km · 7,685
All municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Delnice?
Delnice has 5,046 residents (2025), ranking 134 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Delnice?
Delnice covers 24.4 km², with a density of 207 people per km².
Is the population of Delnice growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Delnice went from 5,603 to 5,046, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Delnice?
Delnice is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Latitude 45.400, longitude 14.800.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: what is the figure for Delnice?
In Delnice, “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning” stands at 3.9% (2021), ranking 532 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 31.3%.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: what is the figure for Delnice?
In Delnice, “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling” stands at 84.0 m² (2021), ranking 496 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 100.4 m².
Which municipalities border Delnice?
The nearest to Delnice are Lokve (6.2 km), Skrad (9.0 km), Mrkopalj (10 km), Ravna Gora (11 km), Fužine (13 km).