Vrbovsko: population and statistics
Vrbovsko has a population of 3,627 (2025) across 279.9 km², or 13.0 people per km². It ranks 196 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,627 residents
- 279.9 km²
- 13 people/km²
Vrbovsko in numbers
Key points
Among the 36 municipalities in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Vrbovsko ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: 8.4% in Vrbovsko, compared with an average of 12.5% in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 14.3% nationally.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 1.4 in Vrbovsko, compared with an average of 17.9 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and 19.1 nationally.
Population of Vrbovsko over time
Vrbovsko had 4,567 residents in 2015 and 3,627 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,941 |
| 2021 | 3,850 |
| 2022 | 3,804 |
| 2023 | 3,734 |
| 2024 | 3,688 |
| 2025 | 3,627 |
Did you know?
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 39,202 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ravna Gora, 11.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ogulin (11,993 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Vrbovsko
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 | Vrbovsko | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 50.6 years | 46.6 | 44.8 | ranked 24 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 30.0% | 25.8% | 22.9% | ranked 61 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 8.4% | 12.5% | 13.7% | ranked 534 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −16.8 ‰ | −7.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 505 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 268 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 222 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vrbovsko | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,157 | 208,353 | 2,390,500 | ranked 166 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 814 | 793 | 604 | ranked 152 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 10.6% | 11.0% | 7.9% | ranked 243 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 36.1% | 21.1% | 25.9% | ranked 94 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 86.2 m² | 84.1 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 482 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 932 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.4 | 17.9 | 7.2 | ranked 519 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.0% | 99.9% | 99.0% | ranked 270 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vrbovsko | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.7% | 23.2% | 12.8% | ranked 414 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 8.1% | 64.6% | 31.3% | ranked 518 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vrbovsko | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 9.6% | 2.0% | 6.0% | ranked 189 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 21.5% | 14.0% | 19.5% | ranked 224 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.1% | 7.2% | 9.0% | ranked 327 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,118 € | 10,457 € | 7,821 € | ranked 123 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,869 € | 12,574 € | 11,010 € | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,919 € | 7,408 € | 6,391 € | ranked 130 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 436 | 526 | 456 | ranked 332 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 452 | 333 | 302 | ranked 32 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vrbovsko | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.5% | 4.0% | 4.6% | ranked 146 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 41.3% | 50.8% | 45.2% | ranked 393 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 607 | 93,107 | 1,262,193 | ranked 187 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 165 | 350 | 150 | ranked 243 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 44.7% | 38.8% | 55.5% | ranked 368 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vrbovsko | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 9,267 | – | 9,381 | ranked 212 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 2.3 | 59.1 | 1.6 | ranked 196 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 8.5% | 11.3% | 6.5% | ranked 188 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Vrbovsko | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.33 | 2.42 | 2.75 | ranked 503 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Vrbovsko | 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) | 65 | 9,312 | 158,685 | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 18 | 35 | 35 | ranked 444 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 99 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 149 | 18,300 | 291,355 | ranked 326 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 41 | 69 | 72 | ranked 492 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.8 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 450 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 87 | 8,642 | 139,372 | ranked 215 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 24 | 33 | 28 | ranked 347 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 15.0% | 28.0% | 13.0% | ranked 225 of 545 |
Vrbovsko: 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
−16.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −15.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
3.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −15.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
5.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 6 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,118 € in 2025, compared with 5,657 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,869 € in 2025, compared with 7,935 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,919 € in 2025, compared with 4,613 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
607 in 2024, compared with 988 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
8,549 in 2021, compared with 6,734 in 2013
Where is Vrbovsko?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Ravna Gora11 km · 2,001
- Brod Moravice13 km · 634
- Skrad15 km · 774
- Ogulin16 km · 11,993
- Bosiljevo18 km · 1,002
- Mrkopalj19 km · 882
- Delnice22 km · 5,046
- Tounj23 km · 986
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vrbovsko?
Vrbovsko has 3,627 residents (2025), ranking 196 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Vrbovsko?
Vrbovsko covers 279.9 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Vrbovsko growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vrbovsko went from 4,567 to 3,627, a change of −20.6%.
Where is Vrbovsko?
Vrbovsko is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Latitude 45.370, longitude 15.080.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: what is the figure for Vrbovsko?
In Vrbovsko, “Share of children aged 0 to 14” stands at 8.4% (2021), ranking 534 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Vrbovsko?
In Vrbovsko, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 1.4 (2024), ranking 519 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Which municipalities border Vrbovsko?
The nearest to Vrbovsko are Ravna Gora (11 km), Brod Moravice (13 km), Skrad (15 km), Ogulin (16 km), Bosiljevo (18 km).