Vinodol: population and statistics
Vinodol has a population of 3,278 (2025) across 152.9 km², or 21.4 people per km². It ranks 215 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,278 residents
- 152.9 km²
- 21 people/km²
Vinodol in numbers
Key points
Among the 36 municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Vinodol ranks No. 20 by population.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: 23.5 ‰ in Vinodol, compared with an average of 9.1 ‰ in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 5.0 ‰ nationally.
Share of beds in campsites: 0.0% in Vinodol, compared with an average of 22.7% in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 21.7% nationally.
Population of Vinodol over time
Vinodol had 3,433 residents in 2015 and 3,278 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,246 |
| 2021 | 3,208 |
| 2022 | 3,228 |
| 2023 | 3,219 |
| 2024 | 3,227 |
| 2025 | 3,278 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Share of nights by foreign tourists”.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,415 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Novi Vinodolski, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Crikvenica (9,951 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Vinodol
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 | Vinodol | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 47.8 years | 46.6 | 44.8 | ranked 91 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 28.0% | 25.8% | 22.9% | ranked 95 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.2% | 12.5% | 13.7% | ranked 471 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.6 ‰ | −7.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 381 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 23.5 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 47 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 91 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vinodol | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,112 | 208,353 | 2,390,500 | ranked 172 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 965 | 793 | 604 | ranked 105 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 28.7% | 11.0% | 7.9% | ranked 75 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.8% | 21.1% | 25.9% | ranked 326 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 96.3 m² | 84.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 341 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 5 | 932 | 16,654 | ranked 239 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 10.2 | 17.9 | 7.2 | ranked 200 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.8% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 131 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vinodol | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.6% | 23.2% | 12.8% | ranked 389 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 64.9% | 64.6% | 31.3% | ranked 121 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vinodol | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 6.0% | ranked 456 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 12.7% | 14.0% | 19.5% | ranked 419 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.5% | 7.2% | 9.0% | ranked 143 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,298 € | 10,457 € | 7,821 € | ranked 216 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,410 € | 12,574 € | 11,010 € | ranked 218 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,741 € | 7,408 € | 6,391 € | ranked 175 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 471 | 526 | 456 | ranked 229 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 326 | 333 | 302 | ranked 193 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vinodol | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.6% | 4.0% | 4.6% | ranked 452 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 50.2% | 50.8% | 45.2% | ranked 138 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 370 | 93,107 | 1,262,193 | ranked 271 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 115 | 350 | 150 | ranked 343 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 72.1% | 38.8% | 55.5% | ranked 79 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vinodol | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 85,129 | – | 9,381 | ranked 122 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 26.1 | 59.1 | 1.6 | ranked 126 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 13.6% | 11.3% | 6.5% | ranked 117 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 96,310 | – | 303,422 | ranked 110 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 14,004 | – | 45,455 | ranked 111 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 29.4 | 66.3 | 87.2 | ranked 113 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 6.9 | 4.9 | 6.3 | ranked 39 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 96.7% | 89.4% | 92.2% | ranked 21 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 1,880 | – | 4,527 | ranked 108 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 574 | 875 | 1,506 | ranked 112 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 1.3% | 13.0% | 6.6% | ranked 103 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.0% | 22.7% | 7.1% | ranked 112 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Vinodol | 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 | Vinodol | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 135 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 136 | 9,312 | 158,685 | ranked 193 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 41 | 35 | 35 | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 99 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 206 | 18,300 | 291,355 | ranked 251 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 63 | 69 | 72 | ranked 379 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.0 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 371 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 84 | 8,642 | 139,372 | ranked 226 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 26 | 33 | 28 | ranked 298 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 16.9% | 28.0% | 13.0% | ranked 176 of 545 |
Vinodol: 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
−9.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
23.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −20.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
12.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −17.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
5 in 2024, compared with 15 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,298 € in 2025, compared with 5,514 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,410 € in 2025, compared with 7,767 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,741 € in 2025, compared with 4,524 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
370 in 2024, compared with 269 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
82,463 in 2021, compared with 33,765 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
96,310 in 2025, compared with 78,820 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
14,004 in 2025, compared with 9,810 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
1,880 in 2025, compared with 1,768 in 2018
Where is Vinodol?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vinodol?
Vinodol has 3,278 residents (2025), ranking 215 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Vinodol?
Vinodol covers 152.9 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Vinodol growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vinodol went from 3,433 to 3,278, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Vinodol?
Vinodol is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Latitude 45.161, longitude 14.765.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Vinodol?
In Vinodol, “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents” stands at 23.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 47 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.1 ‰.
Share of beds in campsites: what is the figure for Vinodol?
In Vinodol, “Share of beds in campsites” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 112 of 146 municipalities; the national median is 7.1%.
Which municipalities border Vinodol?
The nearest to Vinodol are Novi Vinodolski (4.2 km), Crikvenica (5.8 km), Vrbnik (12 km), Dobrinj (13 km), Fužine (16 km).