Biskupija: population and statistics
Biskupija has a population of 1,081 (2025) across 133.4 km², or 8.1 people per km². It ranks 489 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,081 residents
- 133.4 km²
- 8 people/km²
Biskupija in numbers
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County, Biskupija ranks No. 16 by population.
Average age of residents: 57.6 years in Biskupija, compared with an average of 46.9 years in Šibenik-Knin County and 44.3 years nationally.
Unemployment rate: 36.9% in Biskupija, compared with an average of 6.5% in Šibenik-Knin County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Biskupija over time
Biskupija had 1,321 residents in 2015 and 1,081 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,213 |
| 2021 | 1,173 |
| 2022 | 1,154 |
| 2023 | 1,159 |
| 2024 | 1,099 |
| 2025 | 1,081 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Šibenik-Knin County for “Share of employed residents in construction”.
- “Average age of residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,683 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Knin (10,588 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Biskupija
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 | Biskupija | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 57.6 years | 46.9 | 44.8 | ranked 3 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 47.2% | 27.4% | 22.9% | ranked 1 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 6.9% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 542 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −30.9 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 544 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 243 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Biskupija | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,629 | 106,718 | 2,390,500 | ranked 300 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,384 | 1,133 | 604 | ranked 51 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.7% | 13.7% | 7.9% | ranked 499 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 65.9% | 35.1% | 25.9% | ranked 2 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 82.2 m² | 82.2 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 512 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 228 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.8 | 24.5 | 7.2 | ranked 500 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.0% | 99.6% | 99.0% | ranked 356 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Biskupija | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 1.7% | 4.5% | 12.8% | ranked 510 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 9.8% | 63.3% | 31.3% | ranked 513 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Biskupija | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 6.7% | 2.8% | 6.0% | ranked 250 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 25.1% | 14.2% | 19.5% | ranked 166 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 12.5% | 6.4% | 9.0% | ranked 105 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,225 € | 8,587 € | 7,821 € | ranked 538 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,736 € | 11,135 € | 11,010 € | ranked 320 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 3,787 € | 6,873 € | 6,391 € | ranked 542 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 247 | 464 | 456 | ranked 544 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 611 | 356 | 302 | ranked 6 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Biskupija | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 36.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | ranked 2 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 23.3% | 43.3% | 45.2% | ranked 543 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 104 | 25,449 | 1,262,193 | ranked 471 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 95 | 265 | 150 | ranked 404 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 52.5% | 27.0% | 55.5% | ranked 302 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Biskupija | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 0 | – | 9,381 | ranked 313 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.0 | 61.0 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 11.4% | 13.9% | 6.5% | ranked 141 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Biskupija | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.17 | 2.48 | 2.75 | ranked 532 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Biskupija | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 50 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 20 | 3,566 | 158,685 | ranked 459 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 19 | 37 | 35 | ranked 438 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 0 | 45 | 1,925 | ranked 539 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 0 | 6,561 | 291,355 | ranked 539 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 68 | 72 | ranked 539 of 546 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 0 | 3,452 | 139,372 | ranked 544 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 0 | 36 | 28 | ranked 544 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.0% | 20.8% | 13.0% | ranked 375 of 545 |
Biskupija: 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
−30.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −30.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
7.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −25.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −18.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,225 € in 2025, compared with 3,105 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,736 € in 2025, compared with 5,609 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
3,787 € in 2025, compared with 2,796 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
104 in 2024, compared with 24 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Biskupija?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Knin5.5 km · 10,588
- Kijevo9.7 km · 256
- Promina13 km · 910
- Civljane14 km · 144
- Vrlika16 km · 1,628
- Drniš19 km · 6,126
- Ružić20 km · 1,215
- Kistanje22 km · 2,509
All municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Biskupija?
Biskupija has 1,081 residents (2025), ranking 489 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Biskupija?
Biskupija covers 133.4 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Biskupija growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Biskupija went from 1,321 to 1,081, a change of −18.2%.
Where is Biskupija?
Biskupija is in Šibenik-Knin County. Latitude 44.000, longitude 16.233.
Average age of residents: what is the figure for Biskupija?
In Biskupija, “Average age of residents” stands at 57.6 years (2021), ranking 3 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 44.8 years.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Biskupija?
In Biskupija, “Unemployment rate” stands at 36.9% (2021), ranking 2 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Biskupija?
The nearest to Biskupija are Knin (5.5 km), Kijevo (9.7 km), Promina (13 km), Civljane (14 km), Vrlika (16 km).