Jelenje: population and statistics
Jelenje has a population of 5,168 (2025) across 51.2 km², or 101 people per km². It ranks 129 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,168 residents
- 51.2 km²
- 101 people/km²
Jelenje in numbers
Key points
Among the 36 municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Jelenje ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 77.0% in Jelenje, compared with an average of 38.8% in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 33.9% nationally.
Population of Jelenje over time
Jelenje had 5,370 residents in 2015 and 5,168 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,117 |
| 2021 | 5,068 |
| 2022 | 5,083 |
| 2023 | 5,116 |
| 2024 | 5,146 |
| 2025 | 5,168 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,171 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Čavle, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rijeka (104,856 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Jelenje
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 | Jelenje | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.7 years | 46.6 | 44.8 | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.8% | 25.8% | 22.9% | ranked 343 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.9% | 12.5% | 13.7% | ranked 248 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −6.4 ‰ | −7.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 123 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jelenje | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,481 | 208,353 | 2,390,500 | ranked 207 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 487 | 793 | 604 | ranked 432 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.5% | 11.0% | 7.9% | ranked 456 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 20.0% | 21.1% | 25.9% | ranked 421 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 95.4 m² | 84.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 359 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 8 | 932 | 16,654 | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 8.9 | 17.9 | 7.2 | ranked 230 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.3% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 228 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jelenje | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 7.9% | 23.2% | 12.8% | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 45.0% | 64.6% | 31.3% | ranked 187 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jelenje | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 6.0% | ranked 499 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 16.1% | 14.0% | 19.5% | ranked 336 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.4% | 7.2% | 9.0% | ranked 253 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,124 € | 10,457 € | 7,821 € | ranked 122 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,715 € | 12,574 € | 11,010 € | ranked 57 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,075 € | 7,408 € | 6,391 € | ranked 95 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 483 | 526 | 456 | ranked 199 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 297 | 333 | 302 | ranked 291 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jelenje | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.3% | 4.0% | 4.6% | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 53.1% | 50.8% | 45.2% | ranked 60 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 465 | 93,107 | 1,262,193 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 90 | 350 | 150 | ranked 415 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 77.0% | 38.8% | 55.5% | ranked 32 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jelenje | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 7,774 | – | 9,381 | ranked 220 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 1.5 | 59.1 | 1.6 | ranked 215 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.4% | 11.3% | 6.5% | ranked 276 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Jelenje | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.64 | 2.42 | 2.75 | ranked 343 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Jelenje | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 135 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 9,312 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 35 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 99 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 377 | 18,300 | 291,355 | ranked 139 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 73 | 69 | 72 | ranked 250 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 10.2 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 28 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 148 | 8,642 | 139,372 | ranked 131 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 29 | 33 | 28 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 16.8% | 28.0% | 13.0% | ranked 179 of 545 |
Jelenje: 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
−6.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
8.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 3.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
10.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
8 in 2024, compared with 20 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,124 € in 2025, compared with 6,073 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,715 € in 2025, compared with 8,571 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,075 € in 2025, compared with 4,836 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
465 in 2024, compared with 360 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
7,148 in 2021, compared with 3,549 in 2013
Where is Jelenje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Čavle4.1 km · 7,214
- Rijeka5.4 km · 104,856
- Viškovo5.6 km · 17,028
- Kastav7.9 km · 10,359
- Bakar9.6 km · 7,685
- Kostrena9.7 km · 4,741
- Klana10 km · 1,875
- Matulji11 km · 11,016
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jelenje?
Jelenje has 5,168 residents (2025), ranking 129 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Jelenje?
Jelenje covers 51.2 km², with a density of 101 people per km².
Is the population of Jelenje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jelenje went from 5,370 to 5,168, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Jelenje?
Jelenje is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Latitude 45.380, longitude 14.450.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Jelenje?
In Jelenje, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 0 (2025/2026), ranking 494 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Jelenje?
In Jelenje, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 77.0% (2021), ranking 32 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Which municipalities border Jelenje?
The nearest to Jelenje are Čavle (4.1 km), Rijeka (5.4 km), Viškovo (5.6 km), Kastav (7.9 km), Bakar (9.6 km).