Knin: population and statistics
Knin has a population of 10,588 (2025) across 355.0 km², or 29.8 people per km². It ranks 57 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,588 residents
- 355.0 km²
- 30 people/km²
Knin in numbers
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County, Knin ranks No. 2 by population.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 1.1 in Knin, compared with an average of 24.5 in Šibenik-Knin County and 19.1 nationally.
Population of Knin over time
Knin had 13,367 residents in 2015 and 10,588 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,865 |
| 2021 | 11,521 |
| 2022 | 11,195 |
| 2023 | 10,909 |
| 2024 | 10,674 |
| 2025 | 10,588 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Šibenik-Knin County for “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 49,720 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Biskupija, 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Knin
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 | Knin | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.6 years | 46.9 | 44.8 | ranked 298 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.7% | 27.4% | 22.9% | ranked 353 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.2% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.7 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 216 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 384 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 175 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Knin | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 7,747 | 106,718 | 2,390,500 | ranked 52 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 666 | 1,133 | 604 | ranked 225 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.7% | 13.7% | 7.9% | ranked 392 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 39.7% | 35.1% | 25.9% | ranked 59 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 80.4 m² | 82.2 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 524 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 228 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.1 | 24.5 | 7.2 | ranked 526 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.5% | 99.6% | 99.0% | ranked 191 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Knin | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.2% | 4.5% | 12.8% | ranked 445 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 39.3% | 63.3% | 31.3% | ranked 211 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Knin | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.3% | 2.8% | 6.0% | ranked 452 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 20.1% | 14.2% | 19.5% | ranked 258 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.3% | 6.4% | 9.0% | ranked 373 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,694 € | 8,587 € | 7,821 € | ranked 298 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,229 € | 11,135 € | 11,010 € | ranked 237 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,364 € | 6,873 € | 6,391 € | ranked 459 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 457 | 464 | 456 | ranked 272 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 392 | 356 | 302 | ranked 73 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Knin | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.3% | 6.5% | 4.6% | ranked 68 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 42.7% | 43.3% | 45.2% | ranked 360 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 3,453 | 25,449 | 1,262,193 | ranked 54 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 323 | 265 | 150 | ranked 69 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 21.4% | 27.0% | 55.5% | ranked 502 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Knin | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 4,063 | – | 9,381 | ranked 239 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.3 | 61.0 | 1.6 | ranked 281 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 9.2% | 13.9% | 6.5% | ranked 173 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Knin | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.60 | 2.48 | 2.75 | ranked 371 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Knin | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 6 | 50 | 1,794 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 317 | 3,566 | 158,685 | ranked 85 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 30 | 37 | 35 | ranked 342 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 45 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 837 | 6,561 | 291,355 | ranked 55 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 79 | 68 | 72 | ranked 160 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.5 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 107 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 430 | 3,452 | 139,372 | ranked 46 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 41 | 36 | 28 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 15.7% | 20.8% | 13.0% | ranked 204 of 545 |
Knin: 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
−5.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−3.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −27.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
7.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,694 € in 2025, compared with 4,710 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,229 € in 2025, compared with 7,147 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,364 € in 2025, compared with 3,977 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
3,453 in 2024, compared with 3,389 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
3,770 in 2021, compared with 10,351 in 2012
Where is Knin?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Biskupija5.5 km · 1,081
- Promina12 km · 910
- Kijevo15 km · 256
- Kistanje19 km · 2,509
- Civljane20 km · 144
- Ervenik21 km · 679
- Vrlika22 km · 1,628
- Drniš22 km · 6,126
All municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Knin?
Knin has 10,588 residents (2025), ranking 57 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Knin?
Knin covers 355.0 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Knin growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Knin went from 13,367 to 10,588, a change of −20.8%.
Where is Knin?
Knin is in Šibenik-Knin County. Latitude 44.033, longitude 16.183.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Knin?
In Knin, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 1.1 (2024), ranking 526 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Knin?
In Knin, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 6 (2025/2026), ranking 39 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Which municipalities border Knin?
The nearest to Knin are Biskupija (5.5 km), Promina (12 km), Kijevo (15 km), Kistanje (19 km), Civljane (20 km).