Opatija: population and statistics
Opatija has a population of 10,946 (2025) across 67.2 km², or 163 people per km². It ranks 54 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,946 residents
- 67.2 km²
- 163 people/km²
Opatija in numbers
Key points
Among the 36 municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Opatija ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: 35.3% in Opatija, compared with an average of 28.0% in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 24.3% nationally.
Net income per resident (per year): 12,117 € in Opatija, compared with an average of 10,457 € in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 9,698 € nationally.
Population of Opatija over time
Opatija had 11,131 residents in 2015 and 10,946 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,625 |
| 2021 | 10,589 |
| 2022 | 10,654 |
| 2023 | 10,778 |
| 2024 | 10,846 |
| 2025 | 10,946 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation”.
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation”.
- “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net income per resident (per year)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,412 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Matulji, 3.6 km away.
All indicators for Opatija
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 | Opatija | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 48.8 years | 46.6 | 44.8 | ranked 57 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 30.8% | 25.8% | 22.9% | ranked 48 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.0% | 12.5% | 13.7% | ranked 433 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.9 ‰ | −7.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 225 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 105 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 39 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Opatija | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 8,236 | 208,353 | 2,390,500 | ranked 45 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 776 | 793 | 604 | ranked 168 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 15.6% | 11.0% | 7.9% | ranked 191 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 24.3% | 21.1% | 25.9% | ranked 313 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 92.6 m² | 84.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 406 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 135 | 932 | 16,654 | ranked 23 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 41.9 | 17.9 | 7.2 | ranked 63 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 | Opatija | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 9.0% | 23.2% | 12.8% | ranked 313 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 67.8% | 64.6% | 31.3% | ranked 108 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Opatija | 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) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 19.5% | ranked 461 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.4% | 7.2% | 9.0% | ranked 477 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 12,117 € | 10,457 € | 7,821 € | ranked 6 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,584 € | 12,574 € | 11,010 € | ranked 69 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,610 € | 7,408 € | 6,391 € | ranked 19 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 499 | 526 | 456 | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 349 | 333 | 302 | ranked 138 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Opatija | 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) | 47.8% | 50.8% | 45.2% | ranked 191 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 4,517 | 93,107 | 1,262,193 | ranked 37 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 416 | 350 | 150 | ranked 36 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 51.0% | 38.8% | 55.5% | ranked 321 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Opatija | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,371,560 | – | 9,381 | ranked 19 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 127.8 | 59.1 | 1.6 | ranked 60 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 16.8% | 11.3% | 6.5% | ranked 86 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 1,377,992 | – | 303,422 | ranked 18 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 464,026 | – | 45,455 | ranked 7 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 125.9 | 66.3 | 87.2 | ranked 55 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 3.0 | 4.9 | 6.3 | ranked 138 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 85.0% | 89.4% | 92.2% | ranked 119 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 13,851 | – | 4,527 | ranked 21 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1,265 | 875 | 1,506 | ranked 83 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 40.2% | 13.0% | 6.6% | ranked 2 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 8.7% | 22.7% | 7.1% | ranked 68 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Opatija | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.40 | 2.42 | 2.75 | ranked 470 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Opatija | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 7 | 135 | 1,794 | ranked 33 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 379 | 9,312 | 158,685 | ranked 65 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 35 | 35 | 35 | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 99 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 633 | 18,300 | 291,355 | ranked 74 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 58 | 69 | 72 | ranked 429 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.9 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 88 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 241 | 8,642 | 139,372 | ranked 87 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 22 | 33 | 28 | ranked 382 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 35.3% | 28.0% | 13.0% | ranked 3 of 545 |
Opatija: 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
−5.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
15.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
20.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
135 in 2024, compared with 83 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
12,117 € in 2025, compared with 8,124 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,584 € in 2025, compared with 8,774 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,610 € in 2025, compared with 5,253 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
4,517 in 2024, compared with 4,338 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
906,400 in 2021, compared with 1,067,445 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
1,377,992 in 2025, compared with 1,350,061 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
464,026 in 2025, compared with 436,678 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
13,851 in 2025, compared with 14,115 in 2018
Where is Opatija?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Matulji3.6 km · 11,016
- Kastav5.3 km · 10,359
- Lovran5.3 km · 3,673
- Viškovo7.3 km · 17,028
- Rijeka9.9 km · 104,856
- Mošćenička Draga12 km · 1,283
- Jelenje12 km · 5,168
- Čavle14 km · 7,214
All municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Opatija?
Opatija has 10,946 residents (2025), ranking 54 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Opatija?
Opatija covers 67.2 km², with a density of 163 people per km².
Is the population of Opatija growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Opatija went from 11,131 to 10,946, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Opatija?
Opatija is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Latitude 45.335, longitude 14.307.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: what is the figure for Opatija?
In Opatija, “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education” stands at 35.3% (2021), ranking 3 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.0%.
Net income per resident (per year): what is the figure for Opatija?
In Opatija, “Net income per resident (per year)” stands at 12,117 € (2025), ranking 6 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7,821 €.
Which municipalities border Opatija?
The nearest to Opatija are Matulji (3.6 km), Kastav (5.3 km), Lovran (5.3 km), Viškovo (7.3 km), Rijeka (9.9 km).