Kijevo: population and statistics
Kijevo has a population of 256 (2025) across 76.9 km², or 3.3 people per km². It ranks 555 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 256 residents
- 76.9 km²
- 3 people/km²
Kijevo in numbers
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County, Kijevo ranks No. 19 by population.
Average age of residents: 56.3 years in Kijevo, compared with an average of 46.9 years in Šibenik-Knin County and 44.3 years nationally.
Unemployment rate: 2.5% in Kijevo, compared with an average of 6.5% in Šibenik-Knin County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Kijevo over time
Kijevo had 315 residents in 2015 and 256 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 280 |
| 2021 | 268 |
| 2022 | 271 |
| 2023 | 264 |
| 2024 | 262 |
| 2025 | 256 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Šibenik-Knin County for “Average annual net pension per pensioner”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,770 football pitches.
- Its population density is 34.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Civljane, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vrlika (1,628 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Kijevo
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 | Kijevo | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 56.3 years | 46.9 | 44.8 | ||
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 40.8% | 27.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 4.4% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −11.5 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ||
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ||
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.9 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Kijevo | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 466 | 106,718 | 2,390,500 | ||
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,713 | 1,133 | 604 | ||
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 12.2% | 13.7% | 7.9% | ||
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 51.7% | 35.1% | 25.9% | ||
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 81.2 m² | 82.2 m² | 100.4 m² | ||
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 228 | 16,654 | ||
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.0 | 24.5 | 7.2 | ||
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 99.6% | 99.0% |
Energy
| Indicator | Kijevo | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.6% | 4.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 15.7% | 63.3% | 31.3% |
Economy
| Indicator | Kijevo | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.6% | 2.8% | 6.0% | ||
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 26.0% | 14.2% | 19.5% | ||
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 2.6% | 6.4% | 9.0% | ||
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,603 € | 8,587 € | 7,821 € | ||
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,177 € | 11,135 € | 11,010 € | ||
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 8,136 € | 6,873 € | 6,391 € | ||
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 348 | 464 | 456 | ||
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 562 | 356 | 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kijevo | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.6% | ||
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 29.6% | 43.3% | 45.2% | ||
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 11 | 25,449 | 1,262,193 | ||
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 42 | 265 | 150 | ||
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 71.4% | 27.0% | 55.5% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kijevo | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,290 | – | 9,381 | ||
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 4.3 | 61.0 | 1.6 | ||
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 1.3% | 13.9% | 6.5% |
Society
| Indicator | Kijevo | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 1.78 | 2.48 | 2.75 |
Education
| Indicator | Kijevo | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 50 | 1,794 | ||
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 3,566 | 158,685 | ||
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 37 | 35 | ||
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 45 | 1,925 | ||
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 2 | 6,561 | 291,355 | ||
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 8 | 68 | 72 | ||
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 6 | 3,452 | 139,372 | ||
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 23 | 36 | 28 | ||
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.8% | 20.8% | 13.0% |
Kijevo: 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
−11.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −44.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
19.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−3.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,603 € in 2025, compared with 5,446 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,177 € in 2025, compared with 7,223 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
8,136 € in 2025, compared with 4,860 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
11 in 2024, compared with 19 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,406 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Kijevo?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Civljane5.1 km · 144
- Vrlika7.9 km · 1,628
- Biskupija9.7 km · 1,081
- Knin15 km · 10,588
- Ružić20 km · 1,215
- Promina22 km · 910
- Drniš22 km · 6,126
- Unešić30 km · 1,197
All municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kijevo?
Kijevo has 256 residents (2025), ranking 555 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Kijevo?
Kijevo covers 76.9 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Kijevo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kijevo went from 315 to 256, a change of −18.7%.
Where is Kijevo?
Kijevo is in Šibenik-Knin County. Latitude 43.979, longitude 16.351.
Which municipalities border Kijevo?
The nearest to Kijevo are Civljane (5.1 km), Vrlika (7.9 km), Biskupija (9.7 km), Knin (15 km), Ružić (20 km).