Lokve: population and statistics
Lokve has a population of 835 (2025) across 4.7 km², or 178 people per km². It ranks 521 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 835 residents
- 4.7 km²
- 178 people/km²
Lokve in numbers
Key points
Among the 36 municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Lokve ranks No. 34 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: 1.6% in Lokve, compared with an average of 64.6% in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 52.8% nationally.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 1.8 in Lokve, compared with an average of 8.2 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 8.4 nationally.
Population of Lokve over time
Lokve had 951 residents in 2015 and 835 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 868 |
| 2021 | 847 |
| 2022 | 853 |
| 2023 | 850 |
| 2024 | 847 |
| 2025 | 835 |
Did you know?
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 658 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Delnice (5,046 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Lokve
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 | Lokve | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 50.5 years | 46.6 | 44.8 | ranked 26 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 31.6% | 25.8% | 22.9% | ranked 36 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 10.6% | 12.5% | 13.7% | ranked 500 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −21.3 ‰ | −7.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 531 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.2 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 306 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.2 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 444 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lokve | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 692 | 208,353 | 2,390,500 | ranked 506 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 814 | 793 | 604 | ranked 152 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 26.0% | 11.0% | 7.9% | ranked 92 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 17.9% | 21.1% | 25.9% | ranked 465 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 85.7 m² | 84.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 488 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 932 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.4 | 17.9 | 7.2 | ranked 469 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.7% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 156 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lokve | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.6% | 23.2% | 12.8% | ranked 389 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 1.6% | 64.6% | 31.3% | ranked 544 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lokve | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 6.8% | 2.0% | 6.0% | ranked 247 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 27.0% | 14.0% | 19.5% | ranked 147 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.9% | 7.2% | 9.0% | ranked 217 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,439 € | 10,457 € | 7,821 € | ranked 195 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,630 € | 12,574 € | 11,010 € | ranked 184 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,844 € | 7,408 € | 6,391 € | ranked 147 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 423 | 526 | 456 | ranked 375 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 438 | 333 | 302 | ranked 39 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lokve | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% | ranked 293 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 42.4% | 50.8% | 45.2% | ranked 367 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 207 | 93,107 | 1,262,193 | ranked 382 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 244 | 350 | 150 | ranked 138 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 52.2% | 38.8% | 55.5% | ranked 308 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lokve | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 4,834 | – | 9,381 | ranked 231 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 5.4 | 59.1 | 1.6 | ranked 163 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.5% | 11.3% | 6.5% | ranked 272 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Lokve | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.24 | 2.42 | 2.75 | ranked 525 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Lokve | 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) | 7 | 9,312 | 158,685 | ranked 485 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 8 | 35 | 35 | ranked 477 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 99 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 36 | 18,300 | 291,355 | ranked 515 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 43 | 69 | 72 | ranked 486 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 1.8 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 525 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 17 | 8,642 | 139,372 | ranked 500 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 20 | 33 | 28 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 15.4% | 28.0% | 13.0% | ranked 215 of 545 |
Lokve: 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
−21.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
1.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−1.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,439 € in 2025, compared with 5,510 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,630 € in 2025, compared with 8,150 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,844 € in 2025, compared with 4,635 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
207 in 2024, compared with 265 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
5,490 in 2021, compared with 2,658 in 2012
Where is Lokve?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Delnice6.2 km · 5,046
- Fužine6.5 km · 1,420
- Mrkopalj9.2 km · 882
- Ravna Gora15 km · 2,001
- Skrad15 km · 774
- Kraljevica17 km · 4,195
- Bakar17 km · 7,685
- Kostrena20 km · 4,741
All municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lokve?
Lokve has 835 residents (2025), ranking 521 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Lokve?
Lokve covers 4.7 km², with a density of 178 people per km².
Is the population of Lokve growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lokve went from 951 to 835, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Lokve?
Lokve is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Latitude 45.358, longitude 14.748.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: what is the figure for Lokve?
In Lokve, “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning” stands at 1.6% (2021), ranking 544 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 31.3%.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Lokve?
In Lokve, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 1.8 (2025/2026), ranking 525 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Which municipalities border Lokve?
The nearest to Lokve are Delnice (6.2 km), Fužine (6.5 km), Mrkopalj (9.2 km), Ravna Gora (15 km), Skrad (15 km).