Drniš: population and statistics
Drniš has a population of 6,126 (2025) across 351.7 km², or 17.4 people per km². It ranks 105 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,126 residents
- 351.7 km²
- 17 people/km²
Drniš in numbers
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County, Drniš ranks No. 4 by population.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): 44 in Drniš, compared with an average of 36 in Šibenik-Knin County and 36 nationally.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: 47.0% in Drniš, compared with an average of 35.1% in Šibenik-Knin County and 23.7% nationally.
Population of Drniš over time
Drniš had 6,907 residents in 2015 and 6,126 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,331 |
| 2021 | 6,250 |
| 2022 | 6,233 |
| 2023 | 6,208 |
| 2024 | 6,157 |
| 2025 | 6,126 |
Did you know?
- “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 49,258 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ružić, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Knin (10,588 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Drniš
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 | Drniš | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.7 years | 46.9 | 44.8 | ranked 134 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 25.7% | 27.4% | 22.9% | ranked 146 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 433 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.7 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 383 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 260 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 210 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drniš | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 5,309 | 106,718 | 2,390,500 | ranked 85 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 846 | 1,133 | 604 | ranked 144 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 6.3% | 13.7% | 7.9% | ranked 306 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 47.0% | 35.1% | 25.9% | ranked 30 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 87.9 m² | 82.2 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 473 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 33 | 228 | 16,654 | ranked 89 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 10.7 | 24.5 | 7.2 | ranked 194 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.8% | 99.6% | 99.0% | ranked 131 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Drniš | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.2% | 4.5% | 12.8% | ranked 396 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 46.7% | 63.3% | 31.3% | ranked 176 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drniš | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.9% | 2.8% | 6.0% | ranked 421 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 21.7% | 14.2% | 19.5% | ranked 219 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.9% | 6.4% | 9.0% | ranked 456 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,442 € | 8,587 € | 7,821 € | ranked 89 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,088 € | 11,135 € | 11,010 € | ranked 128 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,212 € | 6,873 € | 6,391 € | ranked 70 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 467 | 464 | 456 | ranked 241 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 414 | 356 | 302 | ranked 57 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drniš | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.0% | 6.5% | 4.6% | ranked 249 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 41.2% | 43.3% | 45.2% | ranked 398 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,261 | 25,449 | 1,262,193 | ranked 124 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 205 | 265 | 150 | ranked 185 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 41.4% | 27.0% | 55.5% | ranked 392 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Drniš | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 20,756 | – | 9,381 | ranked 181 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 3.3 | 61.0 | 1.6 | ranked 180 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 8.1% | 13.9% | 6.5% | ranked 207 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Drniš | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.57 | 2.48 | 2.75 | ranked 385 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Drniš | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 50 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 294 | 3,566 | 158,685 | ranked 95 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 48 | 37 | 35 | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 45 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 400 | 6,561 | 291,355 | ranked 130 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 65 | 68 | 72 | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.4 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 186 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 270 | 3,452 | 139,372 | ranked 78 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 44 | 36 | 28 | ranked 22 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 18.0% | 20.8% | 13.0% | ranked 160 of 545 |
Drniš: 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
−9.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
3.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
5.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
33 in 2024, compared with 15 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,442 € in 2025, compared with 5,692 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,088 € in 2025, compared with 7,880 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,212 € in 2025, compared with 4,858 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,261 in 2024, compared with 1,341 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
21,284 in 2021, compared with 11,305 in 2016
Where is Drniš?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Ružić6.9 km · 1,215
- Unešić11 km · 1,197
- Promina15 km · 910
- Biskupija19 km · 1,081
- Skradin20 km · 2,983
- Vrlika21 km · 1,628
- Bilice21 km · 2,712
- Kijevo22 km · 256
All municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drniš?
Drniš has 6,126 residents (2025), ranking 105 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Drniš?
Drniš covers 351.7 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Drniš growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Drniš went from 6,907 to 6,126, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Drniš?
Drniš is in Šibenik-Knin County. Latitude 43.833, longitude 16.167.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): what is the figure for Drniš?
In Drniš, “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)” stands at 44 (2025/2026), ranking 22 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 28.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: what is the figure for Drniš?
In Drniš, “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence” stands at 47.0% (2021), ranking 30 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 25.9%.
Which municipalities border Drniš?
The nearest to Drniš are Ružić (6.9 km), Unešić (11 km), Promina (15 km), Biskupija (19 km), Skradin (20 km).