Kostrena: population and statistics
Kostrena has a population of 4,741 (2025) across 12.0 km², or 395 people per km². It ranks 146 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,741 residents
- 12.0 km²
- 395 people/km²
Kostrena in numbers
Key points
Among the 36 municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Kostrena ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: 40.4% in Kostrena, compared with an average of 28.0% in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 24.3% nationally.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 0.6% in Kostrena, compared with an average of 2.0% in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Kostrena over time
Kostrena had 4,313 residents in 2015 and 4,741 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,396 |
| 2021 | 4,437 |
| 2022 | 4,490 |
| 2023 | 4,614 |
| 2024 | 4,691 |
| 2025 | 4,741 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”.
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education”.
- “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,681 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Kostrena
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 | Kostrena | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.5 years | 46.6 | 44.8 | ranked 304 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) | 14.8% | 12.5% | 13.7% | ranked 130 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.6 ‰ | −7.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 125 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 130 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 103 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kostrena | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,130 | 208,353 | 2,390,500 | ranked 241 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 484 | 793 | 604 | ranked 438 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.7% | 11.0% | 7.9% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 17.5% | 21.1% | 25.9% | ranked 474 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 104.3 m² | 84.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 205 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 19 | 932 | 16,654 | ranked 123 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 40.3 | 17.9 | 7.2 | ranked 66 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kostrena | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 30.5% | 23.2% | 12.8% | ranked 205 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 84.4% | 64.6% | 31.3% | ranked 15 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kostrena | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 0.6% | 2.0% | 6.0% | ranked 541 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 13.8% | 14.0% | 19.5% | ranked 381 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 4.5% | 7.2% | 9.0% | ranked 506 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 11,240 € | 10,457 € | 7,821 € | ranked 13 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 15,623 € | 12,574 € | 11,010 € | ranked 1 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 8,418 € | 7,408 € | 6,391 € | ranked 1 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 451 | 526 | 456 | ranked 286 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 265 | 333 | 302 | ranked 431 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kostrena | 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) | 50.6% | 50.8% | 45.2% | ranked 126 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,564 | 93,107 | 1,262,193 | ranked 103 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 333 | 350 | 150 | ranked 63 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 64.9% | 38.8% | 55.5% | ranked 169 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kostrena | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 59,979 | – | 9,381 | ranked 136 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 13.7 | 59.1 | 1.6 | ranked 145 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.9% | 11.3% | 6.5% | ranked 312 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 64,180 | – | 303,422 | ranked 118 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 16,406 | – | 45,455 | ranked 106 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 13.5 | 66.3 | 87.2 | ranked 124 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 3.9 | 4.9 | 6.3 | ranked 130 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 90.9% | 89.4% | 92.2% | ranked 83 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 1,130 | – | 4,527 | ranked 121 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 238 | 875 | 1,506 | ranked 127 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.0% | 13.0% | 6.6% | ranked 117 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.0% | 22.7% | 7.1% | ranked 112 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Kostrena | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.66 | 2.42 | 2.75 | ranked 329 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Kostrena | 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) | 193 | 9,312 | 158,685 | ranked 138 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 41 | 35 | 35 | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 99 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 371 | 18,300 | 291,355 | ranked 141 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 78 | 69 | 72 | ranked 172 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.2 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 124 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 204 | 8,642 | 139,372 | ranked 97 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 43 | 33 | 28 | ranked 26 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 40.4% | 28.0% | 13.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Kostrena: 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
−3.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −4.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
13.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 9.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
11.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with 3.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
19 in 2024, compared with 64 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
11,240 € in 2025, compared with 8,034 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
15,623 € in 2025, compared with 11,157 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
8,418 € in 2025, compared with 5,816 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,564 in 2024, compared with 1,994 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
51,204 in 2021, compared with 25,475 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
64,180 in 2025, compared with 53,529 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
16,406 in 2025, compared with 12,585 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
1,130 in 2025, compared with 920 in 2018
Where is Kostrena?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Bakar3.2 km · 7,685
- Čavle5.8 km · 7,214
- Kraljevica6.1 km · 4,195
- Rijeka6.4 km · 104,856
- Jelenje9.7 km · 5,168
- Omišalj11 km · 3,104
- Viškovo13 km · 17,028
- Kastav14 km · 10,359
All municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kostrena?
Kostrena has 4,741 residents (2025), ranking 146 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Kostrena?
Kostrena covers 12.0 km², with a density of 395 people per km².
Is the population of Kostrena growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kostrena went from 4,313 to 4,741, a change of +9.9%.
Where is Kostrena?
Kostrena is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Latitude 45.300, longitude 14.500.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: what is the figure for Kostrena?
In Kostrena, “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education” stands at 40.4% (2021), ranking 1 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.0%.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Kostrena?
In Kostrena, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 0.6% (2021), ranking 541 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Which municipalities border Kostrena?
The nearest to Kostrena are Bakar (3.2 km), Čavle (5.8 km), Kraljevica (6.1 km), Rijeka (6.4 km), Jelenje (9.7 km).