Mrkopalj: population and statistics
Mrkopalj has a population of 882 (2025) across 156.3 km², or 5.6 people per km². It ranks 514 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 882 residents
- 156.3 km²
- 6 people/km²
Mrkopalj in numbers
Key points
Among the 36 municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Mrkopalj ranks No. 33 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: 1.3% in Mrkopalj, compared with an average of 64.6% in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 52.8% nationally.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: 515 in Mrkopalj, compared with an average of 333 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 304 nationally.
Population of Mrkopalj over time
Mrkopalj had 1,057 residents in 2015 and 882 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 934 |
| 2021 | 915 |
| 2022 | 902 |
| 2023 | 903 |
| 2024 | 889 |
| 2025 | 882 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Average age of residents”.
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average age of residents”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,891 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.1 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Mrkopalj
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 | Mrkopalj | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 52.2 years | 46.6 | 44.8 | ranked 15 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 22.9% | ranked 27 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 8.8% | 12.5% | 13.7% | ranked 531 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −20.2 ‰ | −7.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 529 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 50 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 130 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mrkopalj | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,010 | 208,353 | 2,390,500 | ranked 419 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,093 | 793 | 604 | ranked 82 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) | 34.5% | 21.1% | 25.9% | ranked 120 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 91.3 m² | 84.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 428 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 4 | 932 | 16,654 | ranked 255 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 12.4 | 17.9 | 7.2 | ranked 173 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 | Mrkopalj | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 5.7% | 23.2% | 12.8% | ranked 361 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 1.3% | 64.6% | 31.3% | ranked 545 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mrkopalj | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 15.2% | 2.0% | 6.0% | ranked 105 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 34.3% | 14.0% | 19.5% | ranked 64 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.3% | 7.2% | 9.0% | ranked 318 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,747 € | 10,457 € | 7,821 € | ranked 69 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,231 € | 12,574 € | 11,010 € | ranked 114 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,970 € | 7,408 € | 6,391 € | ranked 121 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 451 | 526 | 456 | ranked 286 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 515 | 333 | 302 | ranked 14 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mrkopalj | 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) | 42.8% | 50.8% | 45.2% | ranked 354 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 155 | 93,107 | 1,262,193 | ranked 432 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 174 | 350 | 150 | ranked 235 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 56.5% | 38.8% | 55.5% | ranked 262 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mrkopalj | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 6,795 | – | 9,381 | ranked 222 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 7.2 | 59.1 | 1.6 | ranked 156 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.6% | 11.3% | 6.5% | ranked 270 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Mrkopalj | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.39 | 2.42 | 2.75 | ranked 475 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Mrkopalj | 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) | 19 | 9,312 | 158,685 | ranked 462 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 22 | 35 | 35 | ranked 423 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 99 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 43 | 18,300 | 291,355 | ranked 502 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) | 2.7 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 497 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) | 19 | 33 | 28 | ranked 426 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 13.9% | 28.0% | 13.0% | ranked 244 of 545 |
Mrkopalj: 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
−20.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −16.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
22.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −18.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
9.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 28 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,747 € in 2025, compared with 6,720 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,231 € in 2025, compared with 8,234 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,970 € in 2025, compared with 4,804 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
155 in 2024, compared with 211 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
11,848 in 2021, compared with 13,031 in 2013
Where is Mrkopalj?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Ravna Gora9.1 km · 2,001
- Lokve9.2 km · 835
- Delnice10 km · 5,046
- Fužine11 km · 1,420
- Skrad13 km · 774
- Brod Moravice18 km · 634
- Vinodol19 km · 3,278
- Vrbovsko19 km · 3,627
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mrkopalj?
Mrkopalj has 882 residents (2025), ranking 514 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Mrkopalj?
Mrkopalj covers 156.3 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Mrkopalj growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mrkopalj went from 1,057 to 882, a change of −16.6%.
Where is Mrkopalj?
Mrkopalj is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Latitude 45.317, longitude 14.850.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: what is the figure for Mrkopalj?
In Mrkopalj, “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning” stands at 1.3% (2021), ranking 545 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 31.3%.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Mrkopalj?
In Mrkopalj, “Pensioners per 1,000 residents” stands at 515 (2025), ranking 14 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 302.
Which municipalities border Mrkopalj?
The nearest to Mrkopalj are Ravna Gora (9.1 km), Lokve (9.2 km), Delnice (10 km), Fužine (11 km), Skrad (13 km).