Kistanje: population and statistics
Kistanje has a population of 2,509 (2025) across 243.0 km², or 10.3 people per km². It ranks 286 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,509 residents
- 243.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
Kistanje in numbers
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County, Kistanje ranks No. 9 by population.
Unemployment rate: 39.3% in Kistanje, compared with an average of 6.5% in Šibenik-Knin County and 5.3% nationally.
Net income per resident (per year): 3,463 € in Kistanje, compared with an average of 8,587 € in Šibenik-Knin County and 9,698 € nationally.
Population of Kistanje over time
Kistanje had 2,899 residents in 2015 and 2,509 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,693 |
| 2021 | 2,640 |
| 2022 | 2,571 |
| 2023 | 2,538 |
| 2024 | 2,518 |
| 2025 | 2,509 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Šibenik-Knin County for “Unemployment rate”.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net income per resident (per year)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,034 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Promina, 10.5 km away.
All indicators for Kistanje
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 | Kistanje | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 48.6 years | 46.9 | 44.8 | ranked 68 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 32.3% | 27.4% | 22.9% | ranked 32 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.7% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 380 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.1 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 360 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 212 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 142 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kistanje | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,666 | 106,718 | 2,390,500 | ranked 194 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,006 | 1,133 | 604 | ranked 93 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 6.8% | 13.7% | 7.9% | ranked 294 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 52.3% | 35.1% | 25.9% | ranked 18 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 83.9 m² | 82.2 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 497 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) | 0.8 | 24.5 | 7.2 | ranked 534 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.1% | 99.6% | 99.0% | ranked 409 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kistanje | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 1.8% | 4.5% | 12.8% | ranked 505 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 20.6% | 63.3% | 31.3% | ranked 390 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kistanje | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.9% | 2.8% | 6.0% | ranked 277 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 17.3% | 14.2% | 19.5% | ranked 314 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.1% | 6.4% | 9.0% | ranked 488 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 3,463 € | 8,587 € | 7,821 € | ranked 546 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 7,141 € | 11,135 € | 11,010 € | ranked 544 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 3,640 € | 6,873 € | 6,391 € | ranked 543 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 226 | 464 | 456 | ranked 545 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 375 | 356 | 302 | ranked 92 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kistanje | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 39.3% | 6.5% | 4.6% | ranked 1 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 21.3% | 43.3% | 45.2% | ranked 545 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 127 | 25,449 | 1,262,193 | ranked 450 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 50 | 265 | 150 | ranked 514 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 46.3% | 27.0% | 55.5% | ranked 358 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kistanje | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 959 | – | 9,381 | ranked 294 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.4 | 61.0 | 1.6 | ranked 271 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.7% | 13.9% | 6.5% | ranked 327 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Kistanje | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.48 | 2.48 | 2.75 | ranked 429 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Kistanje | 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) | 35 | 3,566 | 158,685 | ranked 419 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 14 | 37 | 35 | ranked 462 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 45 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 175 | 6,561 | 291,355 | ranked 284 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 70 | 68 | 72 | ranked 295 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.5 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 328 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 26 | 3,452 | 139,372 | ranked 459 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 10 | 36 | 28 | ranked 524 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.9% | 20.8% | 13.0% | ranked 428 of 545 |
Kistanje: 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
−9.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −19.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
6.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
8.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 9 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
3,463 € in 2025, compared with 2,089 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
7,141 € in 2025, compared with 4,431 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
3,640 € in 2025, compared with 2,577 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
127 in 2024, compared with 87 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
2,122 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Kistanje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Promina11 km · 910
- Ervenik13 km · 679
- Lišane Ostrovičke16 km · 548
- Knin19 km · 10,588
- Skradin19 km · 2,983
- Biskupija22 km · 1,081
- Stankovci22 km · 1,769
- Drniš24 km · 6,126
All municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kistanje?
Kistanje has 2,509 residents (2025), ranking 286 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Kistanje?
Kistanje covers 243.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Kistanje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kistanje went from 2,899 to 2,509, a change of −13.5%.
Where is Kistanje?
Kistanje is in Šibenik-Knin County. Latitude 43.987, longitude 15.961.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Kistanje?
In Kistanje, “Unemployment rate” stands at 39.3% (2021), ranking 1 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Net income per resident (per year): what is the figure for Kistanje?
In Kistanje, “Net income per resident (per year)” stands at 3,463 € (2025), ranking 546 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7,821 €.
Which municipalities border Kistanje?
The nearest to Kistanje are Promina (11 km), Ervenik (13 km), Lišane Ostrovičke (16 km), Knin (19 km), Skradin (19 km).