Primošten: population and statistics
Primošten has a population of 2,659 (2025) across 11.4 km², or 233 people per km². It ranks 263 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,659 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 233 people/km²
Primošten in numbers
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County, Primošten ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of employed residents in construction: 2.3% in Primošten, compared with an average of 6.4% in Šibenik-Knin County and 7.7% nationally.
Unemployment rate: 1.6% in Primošten, compared with an average of 6.5% in Šibenik-Knin County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Primošten over time
Primošten had 2,780 residents in 2015 and 2,659 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,636 |
| 2021 | 2,615 |
| 2022 | 2,626 |
| 2023 | 2,625 |
| 2024 | 2,628 |
| 2025 | 2,659 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Šibenik-Knin County for “Share of nights by foreign tourists”.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,597 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rogoznica, 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Primošten
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 | Primošten | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 47.9 years | 46.9 | 44.8 | ranked 87 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 29.3% | 27.4% | 22.9% | ranked 74 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 396 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −12.9 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 459 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 90 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 79 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Primošten | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 4,643 | 106,718 | 2,390,500 | ranked 103 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,767 | 1,133 | 604 | ranked 26 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 20.6% | 13.7% | 7.9% | ranked 124 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 20.3% | 35.1% | 25.9% | ranked 413 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 82.2 m² | 82.2 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 512 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) | 58.6 | 24.5 | 7.2 | ranked 40 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.7% | 99.6% | 99.0% | ranked 156 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Primošten | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.7% | 4.5% | 12.8% | ranked 464 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 73.9% | 63.3% | 31.3% | ranked 72 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Primošten | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.0% | 2.8% | 6.0% | ranked 461 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 10.7% | 14.2% | 19.5% | ranked 459 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 2.3% | 6.4% | 9.0% | ranked 541 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,308 € | 8,587 € | 7,821 € | ranked 214 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,170 € | 11,135 € | 11,010 € | ranked 507 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,752 € | 6,873 € | 6,391 € | ranked 170 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 493 | 464 | 456 | ranked 162 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 357 | 356 | 302 | ranked 119 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Primošten | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.6% | ranked 518 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 44.6% | 43.3% | 45.2% | ranked 293 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 578 | 25,449 | 1,262,193 | ranked 193 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 220 | 265 | 150 | ranked 164 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 27.5% | 27.0% | 55.5% | ranked 472 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Primošten | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 638,505 | – | 9,381 | ranked 46 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 241.0 | 61.0 | 1.6 | ranked 28 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 26.8% | 13.9% | 6.5% | ranked 21 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 583,666 | – | 303,422 | ranked 53 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 91,465 | – | 45,455 | ranked 56 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 219.5 | 71.3 | 87.2 | ranked 28 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 6.4 | 5.4 | 6.3 | ranked 64 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 92.2% | 84.2% | 92.2% | ranked 72 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 9,377 | – | 4,527 | ranked 46 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3,527 | 1,284 | 1,506 | ranked 26 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 7.1% | 10.5% | 6.6% | ranked 68 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 17.2% | 17.2% | 7.1% | ranked 49 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Primošten | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.44 | 2.48 | 2.75 | ranked 450 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Primošten | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 50 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 100 | 3,566 | 158,685 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 38 | 37 | 35 | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 45 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 176 | 6,561 | 291,355 | ranked 283 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 66 | 68 | 72 | ranked 343 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.8 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 93 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 99 | 3,452 | 139,372 | ranked 199 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 37 | 36 | 28 | ranked 75 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 19.4% | 20.8% | 13.0% | ranked 123 of 545 |
Primošten: 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
−12.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −10.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
17.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
13.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 21 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,308 € in 2025, compared with 5,213 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,170 € in 2025, compared with 6,375 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,752 € in 2025, compared with 4,390 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
578 in 2024, compared with 408 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
546,862 in 2021, compared with 644,834 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
583,666 in 2025, compared with 660,690 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
91,465 in 2025, compared with 101,170 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
9,377 in 2025, compared with 10,317 in 2018
Where is Primošten?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Rogoznica7.6 km · 2,390
- Šibenik17 km · 42,549
- Marina17 km · 4,353
- Bilice21 km · 2,712
- Primorski Dolac22 km · 657
- Vodice22 km · 9,889
- Tribunj24 km · 1,678
- Prgomet25 km · 443
All municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Primošten?
Primošten has 2,659 residents (2025), ranking 263 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Primošten?
Primošten covers 11.4 km², with a density of 233 people per km².
Is the population of Primošten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Primošten went from 2,780 to 2,659, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Primošten?
Primošten is in Šibenik-Knin County. Latitude 43.583, longitude 15.917.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Primošten?
In Primošten, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 2.3% (2021), ranking 541 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Primošten?
In Primošten, “Unemployment rate” stands at 1.6% (2021), ranking 518 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Primošten?
The nearest to Primošten are Rogoznica (7.6 km), Šibenik (17 km), Marina (17 km), Bilice (21 km), Primorski Dolac (22 km).