Matulji: population and statistics
Matulji has a population of 11,016 (2025) across 3.0 km², or 3,672 people per km². It ranks 53 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 11,016 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 3,672 people/km²
Matulji in numbers
Key points
Among the 36 municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Matulji ranks No. 3 by population.
Average annual net pay per employee: 12,881 € in Matulji, compared with an average of 12,574 € in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 12,677 € nationally.
Population of Matulji over time
Matulji had 11,205 residents in 2015 and 11,016 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,860 |
| 2021 | 10,771 |
| 2022 | 10,814 |
| 2023 | 10,890 |
| 2024 | 10,937 |
| 2025 | 11,016 |
Did you know?
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pay per employee”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 420 football pitches.
- Its population density is 32.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kastav, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Viškovo (17,028 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Matulji
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 | Matulji | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.3 years | 46.6 | 44.8 | ranked 224 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.2% | 25.8% | 22.9% | ranked 254 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.7% | 12.5% | 13.7% | ranked 273 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −6.1 ‰ | −7.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 236 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 149 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 134 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Matulji | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 5,538 | 208,353 | 2,390,500 | ranked 81 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 514 | 793 | 604 | ranked 389 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 4.1% | 11.0% | 7.9% | ranked 347 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 20.5% | 21.1% | 25.9% | ranked 408 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 100.6 m² | 84.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 268 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 30 | 932 | 16,654 | ranked 96 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 16.5 | 17.9 | 7.2 | ranked 142 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 | Matulji | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 11.7% | 23.2% | 12.8% | ranked 283 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 46.5% | 64.6% | 31.3% | ranked 177 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Matulji | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.4% | 2.0% | 6.0% | ranked 491 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 16.6% | 14.0% | 19.5% | ranked 327 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.0% | ranked 382 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,902 € | 10,457 € | 7,821 € | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,881 € | 12,574 € | 11,010 € | ranked 43 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,208 € | 7,408 € | 6,391 € | ranked 72 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 504 | 526 | 456 | ranked 139 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 299 | 333 | 302 | ranked 281 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Matulji | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.6% | ranked 345 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 53.2% | 50.8% | 45.2% | ranked 58 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 2,381 | 93,107 | 1,262,193 | ranked 77 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 218 | 350 | 150 | ranked 167 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 63.3% | 38.8% | 55.5% | ranked 191 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Matulji | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 86,453 | – | 9,381 | ranked 120 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 8.0 | 59.1 | 1.6 | ranked 153 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 10.9% | 11.3% | 6.5% | ranked 150 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Matulji | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.67 | 2.42 | 2.75 | ranked 317 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Matulji | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 6 | 135 | 1,794 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 398 | 9,312 | 158,685 | ranked 61 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 36 | 35 | 35 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 5 | 99 | 1,925 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 795 | 18,300 | 291,355 | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 72 | 69 | 72 | ranked 270 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.3 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 190 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 397 | 8,642 | 139,372 | ranked 52 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 36 | 33 | 28 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 25.0% | 28.0% | 13.0% | ranked 45 of 545 |
Matulji: 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
−6.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
12.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
8.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
30 in 2024, compared with 99 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,902 € in 2025, compared with 6,610 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,881 € in 2025, compared with 8,834 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,208 € in 2025, compared with 4,957 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
2,381 in 2024, compared with 2,186 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
75,317 in 2021, compared with 24,174 in 2012
Where is Matulji?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kastav2.6 km · 10,359
- Opatija3.6 km · 10,946
- Viškovo5.0 km · 17,028
- Lovran8.9 km · 3,673
- Rijeka9.8 km · 104,856
- Klana10 km · 1,875
- Jelenje11 km · 5,168
- Čavle13 km · 7,214
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Matulji?
Matulji has 11,016 residents (2025), ranking 53 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Matulji?
Matulji covers 3.0 km², with a density of 3,672 people per km².
Is the population of Matulji growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Matulji went from 11,205 to 11,016, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Matulji?
Matulji is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Latitude 45.367, longitude 14.317.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Matulji?
In Matulji, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 6 (2025/2026), ranking 39 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Average annual net pay per employee: what is the figure for Matulji?
In Matulji, “Average annual net pay per employee” stands at 12,881 € (2025), ranking 43 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 11,010 €.
Which municipalities border Matulji?
The nearest to Matulji are Kastav (2.6 km), Opatija (3.6 km), Viškovo (5.0 km), Lovran (8.9 km), Rijeka (9.8 km).