Bilice: population and statistics
Bilice has a population of 2,712 (2025) across 20.9 km², or 130 people per km². It ranks 259 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,712 residents
- 20.9 km²
- 130 people/km²
Bilice in numbers
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County, Bilice ranks No. 7 by population.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): 4 in Bilice, compared with an average of 36 in Šibenik-Knin County and 36 nationally.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 77.1% in Bilice, compared with an average of 27.0% in Šibenik-Knin County and 33.9% nationally.
Population of Bilice over time
Bilice had 2,471 residents in 2015 and 2,712 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,546 |
| 2021 | 2,558 |
| 2022 | 2,611 |
| 2023 | 2,637 |
| 2024 | 2,649 |
| 2025 | 2,712 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Šibenik-Knin County for “Share of children aged 0 to 14”.
- Number 1 in Šibenik-Knin County for “Average household size in occupied dwellings”.
- “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,927 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Šibenik (42,549 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Bilice
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 | Bilice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.1 years | 46.9 | 44.8 | ranked 353 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 24.5% | 27.4% | 22.9% | ranked 191 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.9% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 60 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −1.5 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 45 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 82 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bilice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,189 | 106,718 | 2,390,500 | ranked 233 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 860 | 1,133 | 604 | ranked 136 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 14.9% | 13.7% | 7.9% | ranked 197 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 37.6% | 35.1% | 25.9% | ranked 79 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 90.3 m² | 82.2 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 447 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 5 | 228 | 16,654 | ranked 239 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 16.6 | 24.5 | 7.2 | ranked 141 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.9% | 99.6% | 99.0% | ranked 98 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bilice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.6% | 4.5% | 12.8% | ranked 420 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 70.3% | 63.3% | 31.3% | ranked 99 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bilice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 6.0% | ranked 491 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 13.7% | 14.2% | 19.5% | ranked 387 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.9% | 6.4% | 9.0% | ranked 342 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,828 € | 8,587 € | 7,821 € | ranked 272 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,028 € | 11,135 € | 11,010 € | ranked 269 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,228 € | 6,873 € | 6,391 € | ranked 65 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 445 | 464 | 456 | ranked 305 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 261 | 356 | 302 | ranked 456 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bilice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.8% | 6.5% | 4.6% | ranked 432 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 47.2% | 43.3% | 45.2% | ranked 209 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 275 | 25,449 | 1,262,193 | ranked 324 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 104 | 265 | 150 | ranked 374 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 77.1% | 27.0% | 55.5% | ranked 31 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bilice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 38,681 | – | 9,381 | ranked 155 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 15.2 | 61.0 | 1.6 | ranked 143 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 11.3% | 13.9% | 6.5% | ranked 142 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 34,730 | – | 303,422 | ranked 129 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 5,984 | – | 45,455 | ranked 127 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 12.8 | 71.3 | 87.2 | ranked 126 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 5.8 | 5.4 | 6.3 | ranked 84 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 89.7% | 84.2% | 92.2% | ranked 93 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 938 | – | 4,527 | ranked 126 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 346 | 1,284 | 1,506 | ranked 124 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.0% | 10.5% | 6.6% | ranked 117 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.0% | 17.2% | 7.1% | ranked 112 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Bilice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.81 | 2.48 | 2.75 | ranked 237 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Bilice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 50 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 3,566 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 37 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 45 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 39 | 6,561 | 291,355 | ranked 511 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 14 | 68 | 72 | ranked 532 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.5 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 466 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 11 | 3,452 | 139,372 | ranked 524 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 4 | 36 | 28 | ranked 535 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 17.9% | 20.8% | 13.0% | ranked 162 of 545 |
Bilice: 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
−1.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −1.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
24.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 2.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
13.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
5 in 2024, compared with 37 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,828 € in 2025, compared with 4,909 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,028 € in 2025, compared with 7,522 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,228 € in 2025, compared with 4,784 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
275 in 2024, compared with 250 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
33,758 in 2021, compared with 2,738 in 2013
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
34,730 in 2025, compared with 37,774 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
5,984 in 2025, compared with 7,146 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
938 in 2025, compared with 1,028 in 2018
Where is Bilice?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Šibenik4.4 km · 42,549
- Skradin5.2 km · 2,983
- Vodice11 km · 9,889
- Tribunj14 km · 1,678
- Pirovac21 km · 1,768
- Primošten21 km · 2,659
- Drniš21 km · 6,126
- Unešić22 km · 1,197
All municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bilice?
Bilice has 2,712 residents (2025), ranking 259 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Bilice?
Bilice covers 20.9 km², with a density of 130 people per km².
Is the population of Bilice growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bilice went from 2,471 to 2,712, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Bilice?
Bilice is in Šibenik-Knin County. Latitude 43.770, longitude 15.917.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): what is the figure for Bilice?
In Bilice, “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)” stands at 4 (2025/2026), ranking 535 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 28.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Bilice?
In Bilice, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 77.1% (2021), ranking 31 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Which municipalities border Bilice?
The nearest to Bilice are Šibenik (4.4 km), Skradin (5.2 km), Vodice (11 km), Tribunj (14 km), Pirovac (21 km).