Viškovo: population and statistics
Viškovo has a population of 17,028 (2025) across 3.4 km², or 5,008 people per km². It ranks 33 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 17,028 residents
- 3.4 km²
- 5,008 people/km²
Viškovo in numbers
Key points
Among the 36 municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Viškovo ranks No. 2 by population.
Tourist nights per resident: 1.1 in Viškovo, compared with an average of 66.3 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 78.7 nationally.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: 58.2% in Viškovo, compared with an average of 50.8% in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 49.1% nationally.
Population of Viškovo over time
Viškovo had 15,735 residents in 2015 and 17,028 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,991 |
| 2021 | 16,136 |
| 2022 | 16,425 |
| 2023 | 16,684 |
| 2024 | 17,005 |
| 2025 | 17,028 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County for “Share of children aged 0 to 14”.
- “Tourist nights per resident”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 476 football pitches.
- Its population density is 44.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Viškovo
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 | Viškovo | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 41.1 years | 46.6 | 44.8 | ranked 522 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 17.0% | 25.8% | 22.9% | ranked 526 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 17.2% | 12.5% | 13.7% | ranked 20 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.1 ‰ | −7.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 19 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.1 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 346 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.3 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 505 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viškovo | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 7,377 | 208,353 | 2,390,500 | ranked 53 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 459 | 793 | 604 | ranked 474 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.6% | 11.0% | 7.9% | ranked 449 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 19.5% | 21.1% | 25.9% | ranked 435 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 89.0 m² | 84.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 464 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 82 | 932 | 16,654 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 14.8 | 17.9 | 7.2 | ranked 156 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.9% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 98 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Viškovo | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 17.5% | 23.2% | 12.8% | ranked 244 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 63.4% | 64.6% | 31.3% | ranked 124 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Viškovo | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 6.0% | ranked 531 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 15.0% | 14.0% | 19.5% | ranked 357 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.3% | 7.2% | 9.0% | ranked 257 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,811 € | 10,457 € | 7,821 € | ranked 65 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 13,036 € | 12,574 € | 11,010 € | ranked 37 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,027 € | 7,408 € | 6,391 € | ranked 106 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 550 | 526 | 456 | ranked 57 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 220 | 333 | 302 | ranked 530 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viškovo | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.6% | ranked 405 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 58.2% | 50.8% | 45.2% | ranked 5 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 2,770 | 93,107 | 1,262,193 | ranked 63 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 163 | 350 | 150 | ranked 247 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 73.2% | 38.8% | 55.5% | ranked 66 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Viškovo | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 17,413 | – | 9,381 | ranked 186 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 1.1 | 59.1 | 1.6 | ranked 229 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.8% | 11.3% | 6.5% | ranked 262 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 18,967 | – | 303,422 | ranked 134 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 3,933 | – | 45,455 | ranked 133 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 1.1 | 66.3 | 87.2 | ranked 143 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 4.8 | 4.9 | 6.3 | ranked 114 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 91.9% | 89.4% | 92.2% | ranked 75 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 433 | – | 4,527 | ranked 136 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 25 | 875 | 1,506 | ranked 146 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.0% | 13.0% | 6.6% | ranked 117 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.0% | 22.7% | 7.1% | ranked 112 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Viškovo | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.75 | 2.42 | 2.75 | ranked 271 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Viškovo | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 8 | 135 | 1,794 | ranked 29 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 600 | 9,312 | 158,685 | ranked 36 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 35 | 35 | 35 | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 99 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 864 | 18,300 | 291,355 | ranked 53 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 51 | 69 | 72 | ranked 458 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 13.1 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 5 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 562 | 8,642 | 139,372 | ranked 37 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 33 | 33 | 28 | ranked 139 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 25.7% | 28.0% | 13.0% | ranked 34 of 545 |
Viškovo: 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
2.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with 1.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−1.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 9.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−4.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
82 in 2024, compared with 223 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,811 € in 2025, compared with 6,452 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
13,036 € in 2025, compared with 8,725 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,027 € in 2025, compared with 4,815 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
2,770 in 2024, compared with 1,807 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
13,966 in 2021, compared with 4,213 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
18,967 in 2025, compared with 18,188 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
3,933 in 2025, compared with 3,369 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
433 in 2025, compared with 330 in 2018
Where is Viškovo?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kastav2.4 km · 10,359
- Matulji5.0 km · 11,016
- Jelenje5.6 km · 5,168
- Rijeka6.4 km · 104,856
- Opatija7.3 km · 10,946
- Klana8.3 km · 1,875
- Čavle8.4 km · 7,214
- Lovran12 km · 3,673
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viškovo?
Viškovo has 17,028 residents (2025), ranking 33 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Viškovo?
Viškovo covers 3.4 km², with a density of 5,008 people per km².
Is the population of Viškovo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Viškovo went from 15,735 to 17,028, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Viškovo?
Viškovo is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Latitude 45.376, longitude 14.379.
Tourist nights per resident: what is the figure for Viškovo?
In Viškovo, “Tourist nights per resident” stands at 1.1 (2025), ranking 143 of 143 municipalities; the national median is 87.2.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: what is the figure for Viškovo?
In Viškovo, “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over” stands at 58.2% (2021), ranking 5 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
Which municipalities border Viškovo?
The nearest to Viškovo are Kastav (2.4 km), Matulji (5.0 km), Jelenje (5.6 km), Rijeka (6.4 km), Opatija (7.3 km).