Skrad: population and statistics
Skrad has a population of 774 (2025) across 3.0 km², or 258 people per km². It ranks 527 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 774 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 258 people/km²
Skrad in numbers
Key points
Among the 36 municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Skrad ranks No. 35 by population.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: −27.7 ‰ in Skrad, compared with an average of −7.7 ‰ in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and −4.9 ‰ nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: 3.9% in Skrad, compared with an average of 64.6% in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 52.8% nationally.
Population of Skrad over time
Skrad had 967 residents in 2015 and 774 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 878 |
| 2021 | 848 |
| 2022 | 813 |
| 2023 | 799 |
| 2024 | 793 |
| 2025 | 774 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 420 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Brod Moravice, 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Skrad
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 | Skrad | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 52.1 years | 46.6 | 44.8 | ranked 17 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 34.4% | 25.8% | 22.9% | ranked 20 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 10.1% | 12.5% | 13.7% | ranked 514 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −27.7 ‰ | −7.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 542 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −14.2 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 519 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −6.5 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 527 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Skrad | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 695 | 208,353 | 2,390,500 | ranked 503 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 810 | 793 | 604 | ranked 156 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 7.9% | ranked 160 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 32.2% | 21.1% | 25.9% | ranked 158 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 83.8 m² | 84.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 498 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) | 3.8 | 17.9 | 7.2 | ranked 405 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.9% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 362 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Skrad | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 5.4% | 23.2% | 12.8% | ranked 366 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 3.9% | 64.6% | 31.3% | ranked 532 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Skrad | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 10.5% | 2.0% | 6.0% | ranked 176 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 26.5% | 14.0% | 19.5% | ranked 155 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.6% | 7.2% | 9.0% | ranked 423 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 10,396 € | 10,457 € | 7,821 € | ranked 35 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 13,119 € | 12,574 € | 11,010 € | ranked 30 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,383 € | 7,408 € | 6,391 € | ranked 43 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 484 | 526 | 456 | ranked 195 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 488 | 333 | 302 | ranked 23 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Skrad | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.6% | ranked 423 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.1% | 50.8% | 45.2% | ranked 347 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 99 | 93,107 | 1,262,193 | ranked 480 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 125 | 350 | 150 | ranked 322 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 69.6% | 38.8% | 55.5% | ranked 114 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Skrad | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 3,362 | – | 9,381 | ranked 253 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 3.8 | 59.1 | 1.6 | ranked 173 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.7% | 11.3% | 6.5% | ranked 327 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Skrad | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.56 | 2.42 | 2.75 | ranked 396 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Skrad | 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) | 12 | 9,312 | 158,685 | ranked 476 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 16 | 35 | 35 | ranked 454 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 99 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 53 | 18,300 | 291,355 | ranked 490 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 68 | 69 | 72 | ranked 317 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 2.6 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 502 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 15 | 8,642 | 139,372 | ranked 513 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) | 18.7% | 28.0% | 13.0% | ranked 139 of 545 |
Skrad: 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
−27.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −29.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−14.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−6.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
10,396 € in 2025, compared with 6,773 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
13,119 € in 2025, compared with 9,375 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,383 € in 2025, compared with 5,038 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
99 in 2024, compared with 216 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
5,605 in 2021, compared with 1,317 in 2015
Where is Skrad?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Brod Moravice5.9 km · 634
- Ravna Gora6.9 km · 2,001
- Delnice9.0 km · 5,046
- Mrkopalj13 km · 882
- Lokve15 km · 835
- Vrbovsko15 km · 3,627
- Fužine21 km · 1,420
- Čabar27 km · 2,957
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Skrad?
Skrad has 774 residents (2025), ranking 527 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Skrad?
Skrad covers 3.0 km², with a density of 258 people per km².
Is the population of Skrad growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Skrad went from 967 to 774, a change of −20.0%.
Where is Skrad?
Skrad is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Latitude 45.431, longitude 14.906.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Skrad?
In Skrad, “Natural change per 1,000 residents” stands at −27.7 ‰ (2024), ranking 542 of 546 municipalities; the national median is −6.8 ‰.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: what is the figure for Skrad?
In Skrad, “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning” stands at 3.9% (2021), ranking 532 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 31.3%.
Which municipalities border Skrad?
The nearest to Skrad are Brod Moravice (5.9 km), Ravna Gora (6.9 km), Delnice (9.0 km), Mrkopalj (13 km), Lokve (15 km).