Ervenik: population and statistics
Ervenik has a population of 679 (2025) across 212.8 km², or 3.2 people per km². It ranks 535 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 679 residents
- 212.8 km²
- 3 people/km²
Ervenik in numbers
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County, Ervenik ranks No. 18 by population.
Average age of residents: 58.0 years in Ervenik, compared with an average of 46.9 years in Šibenik-Knin County and 44.3 years nationally.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: 23.3% in Ervenik, compared with an average of 43.3% in Šibenik-Knin County and 49.1% nationally.
Population of Ervenik over time
Ervenik had 828 residents in 2015 and 679 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 810 |
| 2021 | 782 |
| 2022 | 743 |
| 2023 | 734 |
| 2024 | 704 |
| 2025 | 679 |
Did you know?
- “Average age of residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,804 football pitches.
- Its population density is 35.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kistanje (2,509 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Ervenik
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 | Ervenik | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 58.0 years | 46.9 | 44.8 | ranked 1 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 44.6% | 27.4% | 22.9% | ranked 2 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 5.8% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 544 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −27.0 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 540 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 379 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.4 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 506 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ervenik | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,281 | 106,718 | 2,390,500 | ranked 367 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,624 | 1,133 | 604 | ranked 33 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.7% | 13.7% | 7.9% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 68.9% | 35.1% | 25.9% | ranked 1 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 69.4 m² | 82.2 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 545 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) | 0.0 | 24.5 | 7.2 | ranked 541 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 88.8% | 99.6% | 99.0% | ranked 536 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ervenik | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 0.8% | 4.5% | 12.8% | ranked 536 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 9.9% | 63.3% | 31.3% | ranked 511 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ervenik | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 13.3% | 2.8% | 6.0% | ranked 125 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 12.1% | 14.2% | 19.5% | ranked 431 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.1% | 6.4% | 9.0% | ranked 327 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 3,713 € | 8,587 € | 7,821 € | ranked 545 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,056 € | 11,135 € | 11,010 € | ranked 511 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 3,351 € | 6,873 € | 6,391 € | ranked 546 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 163 | 464 | 456 | ranked 546 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 585 | 356 | 302 | ranked 8 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ervenik | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.5% | 6.5% | 4.6% | ranked 146 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) | 14 | 25,449 | 1,262,193 | ranked 544 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 20 | 265 | 150 | ranked 544 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 21.4% | 27.0% | 55.5% | ranked 502 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ervenik | 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) | 8.7% | 13.9% | 6.5% | ranked 183 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Ervenik | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.10 | 2.48 | 2.75 | ranked 539 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Ervenik | 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) | 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) | 3 | 3,452 | 139,372 | ranked 538 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) | 13.3% | 20.8% | 13.0% | ranked 265 of 545 |
Ervenik: 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
−27.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −26.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−2.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −13.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−4.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −15.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
3,713 € in 2025, compared with 2,165 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,056 € in 2025, compared with 4,544 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
3,351 € in 2025, compared with 2,543 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
14 in 2024, compared with 14 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2020, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Ervenik?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kistanje13 km · 2,509
- Promina21 km · 910
- Lišane Ostrovičke21 km · 548
- Knin21 km · 10,588
- Gračac22 km · 2,814
- Obrovac23 km · 3,422
- Biskupija26 km · 1,081
- Benkovac27 km · 8,995
All municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ervenik?
Ervenik has 679 residents (2025), ranking 535 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Ervenik?
Ervenik covers 212.8 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Ervenik growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ervenik went from 828 to 679, a change of −18.0%.
Where is Ervenik?
Ervenik is in Šibenik-Knin County. Latitude 44.108, longitude 15.940.
Average age of residents: what is the figure for Ervenik?
In Ervenik, “Average age of residents” stands at 58.0 years (2021), ranking 1 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 44.8 years.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: what is the figure for Ervenik?
In Ervenik, “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over” stands at 23.3% (2021), ranking 543 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
Which municipalities border Ervenik?
The nearest to Ervenik are Kistanje (13 km), Promina (21 km), Lišane Ostrovičke (21 km), Knin (21 km), Gračac (22 km).