Ravna Gora: population and statistics
Ravna Gora has a population of 2,001 (2025) across 83.6 km², or 23.9 people per km². It ranks 343 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,001 residents
- 83.6 km²
- 24 people/km²
Ravna Gora in numbers
Key points
Among the 36 municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Ravna Gora ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: 2.9% in Ravna Gora, compared with an average of 64.6% in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 52.8% nationally.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: 10.3% in Ravna Gora, compared with an average of 12.5% in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 14.3% nationally.
Population of Ravna Gora over time
Ravna Gora had 2,267 residents in 2015 and 2,001 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,054 |
| 2021 | 2,029 |
| 2022 | 2,008 |
| 2023 | 1,991 |
| 2024 | 2,011 |
| 2025 | 2,001 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,709 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Skrad, 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Ravna Gora
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 | Ravna Gora | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 49.6 years | 46.6 | 44.8 | ranked 42 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 30.2% | 25.8% | 22.9% | ranked 57 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 10.3% | 12.5% | 13.7% | ranked 507 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.9 ‰ | −7.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 391 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 160 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 211 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ravna Gora | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,398 | 208,353 | 2,390,500 | ranked 345 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 689 | 793 | 604 | ranked 208 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 16.7% | 11.0% | 7.9% | ranked 175 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.1% | 21.1% | 25.9% | ranked 341 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 90.9 m² | 84.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 8 | 932 | 16,654 | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 7.0 | 17.9 | 7.2 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.6% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 174 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ravna Gora | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.3% | 23.2% | 12.8% | ranked 481 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 2.9% | 64.6% | 31.3% | ranked 538 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ravna Gora | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 8.1% | 2.0% | 6.0% | ranked 220 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 35.5% | 14.0% | 19.5% | ranked 53 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.5% | 7.2% | 9.0% | ranked 300 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,013 € | 10,457 € | 7,821 € | ranked 134 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,757 € | 12,574 € | 11,010 € | ranked 167 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,857 € | 7,408 € | 6,391 € | ranked 142 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 463 | 526 | 456 | ranked 251 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 434 | 333 | 302 | ranked 45 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ravna Gora | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% | ranked 484 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.7% | 50.8% | 45.2% | ranked 255 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 507 | 93,107 | 1,262,193 | ranked 212 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 252 | 350 | 150 | ranked 128 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 36.2% | 38.8% | 55.5% | ranked 427 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ravna Gora | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 14,497 | – | 9,381 | ranked 193 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 7.1 | 59.1 | 1.6 | ranked 157 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.4% | 11.3% | 6.5% | ranked 353 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Ravna Gora | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.44 | 2.42 | 2.75 | ranked 450 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Ravna Gora | 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) | 69 | 9,312 | 158,685 | ranked 318 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 35 | 35 | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 99 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 119 | 18,300 | 291,355 | ranked 381 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 59 | 69 | 72 | ranked 419 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.6 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 243 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 42 | 8,642 | 139,372 | ranked 379 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 21 | 33 | 28 | ranked 395 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 13.6% | 28.0% | 13.0% | ranked 255 of 545 |
Ravna Gora: 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
−9.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −13.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
11.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
5.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
8 in 2024, compared with 13 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,013 € in 2025, compared with 5,884 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,757 € in 2025, compared with 8,031 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,857 € in 2025, compared with 4,537 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
507 in 2024, compared with 570 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
14,316 in 2021, compared with 9,550 in 2012
Where is Ravna Gora?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Skrad6.9 km · 774
- Mrkopalj9.1 km · 882
- Brod Moravice10 km · 634
- Delnice11 km · 5,046
- Vrbovsko11 km · 3,627
- Lokve15 km · 835
- Fužine19 km · 1,420
- Ogulin26 km · 11,993
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ravna Gora?
Ravna Gora has 2,001 residents (2025), ranking 343 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Ravna Gora?
Ravna Gora covers 83.6 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Ravna Gora growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ravna Gora went from 2,267 to 2,001, a change of −11.7%.
Where is Ravna Gora?
Ravna Gora is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Latitude 45.373, longitude 14.935.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: what is the figure for Ravna Gora?
In Ravna Gora, “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning” stands at 2.9% (2021), ranking 538 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 31.3%.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: what is the figure for Ravna Gora?
In Ravna Gora, “Share of children aged 0 to 14” stands at 10.3% (2021), ranking 507 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Which municipalities border Ravna Gora?
The nearest to Ravna Gora are Skrad (6.9 km), Mrkopalj (9.1 km), Brod Moravice (10 km), Delnice (11 km), Vrbovsko (11 km).