Dobrinj: population and statistics
Dobrinj has a population of 2,526 (2025) across 2.2 km², or 1,148 people per km². It ranks 284 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,526 residents
- 2.2 km²
- 1,148 people/km²
Dobrinj in numbers
Key points
Among the 36 municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Dobrinj ranks No. 24 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: 2,534 in Dobrinj, compared with an average of 793 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 622 nationally.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: 51.1 ‰ in Dobrinj, compared with an average of 9.1 ‰ in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 5.0 ‰ nationally.
Population of Dobrinj over time
Dobrinj had 2,141 residents in 2015 and 2,526 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,133 |
| 2021 | 2,131 |
| 2022 | 2,177 |
| 2023 | 2,269 |
| 2024 | 2,405 |
| 2025 | 2,526 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 308 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.2 times the national average.
All indicators for Dobrinj
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 | Dobrinj | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 48.3 years | 46.6 | 44.8 | ranked 75 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 28.7% | 25.8% | 22.9% | ranked 86 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.1% | 12.5% | 13.7% | ranked 479 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.7 ‰ | −7.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 132 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 51.1 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 6 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 30.5 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 11 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobrinj | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 5,448 | 208,353 | 2,390,500 | ranked 83 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 2,534 | 793 | 604 | ranked 9 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 40.0% | 11.0% | 7.9% | ranked 21 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 26.0% | 21.1% | 25.9% | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 95.0 m² | 84.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 368 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 33 | 932 | 16,654 | ranked 89 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 68.2 | 17.9 | 7.2 | ranked 33 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 | Dobrinj | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 12.5% | 23.2% | 12.8% | ranked 275 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 77.8% | 64.6% | 31.3% | ranked 46 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobrinj | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 6.0% | ranked 507 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 8.0% | 14.0% | 19.5% | ranked 514 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 18.5% | 7.2% | 9.0% | ranked 20 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 10,064 € | 10,457 € | 7,821 € | ranked 50 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,956 € | 12,574 € | 11,010 € | ranked 280 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,942 € | 7,408 € | 6,391 € | ranked 125 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 560 | 526 | 456 | ranked 50 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 333 | 333 | 302 | ranked 173 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobrinj | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% | ranked 484 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 49.3% | 50.8% | 45.2% | ranked 161 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 206 | 93,107 | 1,262,193 | ranked 383 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 86 | 350 | 150 | ranked 425 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 60.3% | 38.8% | 55.5% | ranked 221 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dobrinj | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 422,790 | – | 9,381 | ranked 62 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 195.0 | 59.1 | 1.6 | ranked 37 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 16.5% | 11.3% | 6.5% | ranked 90 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 452,484 | – | 303,422 | ranked 59 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 72,442 | – | 45,455 | ranked 63 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 179.1 | 66.3 | 87.2 | ranked 38 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 6.2 | 4.9 | 6.3 | ranked 73 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 96.5% | 89.4% | 92.2% | ranked 26 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 7,173 | – | 4,527 | ranked 60 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2,840 | 875 | 1,506 | ranked 36 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.3% | 13.0% | 6.6% | ranked 116 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 15.4% | 22.7% | 7.1% | ranked 51 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Dobrinj | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.27 | 2.42 | 2.75 | ranked 520 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobrinj | 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) | 43 | 9,312 | 158,685 | ranked 403 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 17 | 35 | 35 | ranked 447 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 99 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 124 | 18,300 | 291,355 | ranked 371 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 49 | 69 | 72 | ranked 464 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.2 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 269 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 34 | 8,642 | 139,372 | ranked 421 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 13 | 33 | 28 | ranked 505 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 22.8% | 28.0% | 13.0% | ranked 74 of 545 |
Dobrinj: 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
−3.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
51.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 26.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
30.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 1.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
33 in 2024, compared with 213 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
10,064 € in 2025, compared with 7,563 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,956 € in 2025, compared with 7,940 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,942 € in 2025, compared with 4,722 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
206 in 2024, compared with 160 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
386,017 in 2021, compared with 304,839 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
452,484 in 2025, compared with 424,090 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
72,442 in 2025, compared with 64,273 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
7,173 in 2025, compared with 7,624 in 2018
Where is Dobrinj?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobrinj?
Dobrinj has 2,526 residents (2025), ranking 284 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Dobrinj?
Dobrinj covers 2.2 km², with a density of 1,148 people per km².
Is the population of Dobrinj growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dobrinj went from 2,141 to 2,526, a change of +18.0%.
Where is Dobrinj?
Dobrinj is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Latitude 45.130, longitude 14.604.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Dobrinj?
In Dobrinj, “Dwellings per 1,000 residents” stands at 2,534 (2021), ranking 9 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 604.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Dobrinj?
In Dobrinj, “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents” stands at 51.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 6 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.1 ‰.
Which municipalities border Dobrinj?
The nearest to Dobrinj are Malinska-Dubašnica (6.0 km), Vrbnik (8.1 km), Crikvenica (8.5 km), Omišalj (9.9 km), Krk (12 km).