Ružić: population and statistics
Ružić has a population of 1,215 (2025) across 8.7 km², or 140 people per km². It ranks 474 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,215 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 140 people/km²
Ružić in numbers
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County, Ružić ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 0.8% in Ružić, compared with an average of 4.5% in Šibenik-Knin County and 41.3% nationally.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: 48.4% in Ružić, compared with an average of 35.1% in Šibenik-Knin County and 23.7% nationally.
Population of Ružić over time
Ružić had 1,465 residents in 2015 and 1,215 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,304 |
| 2021 | 1,260 |
| 2022 | 1,257 |
| 2023 | 1,218 |
| 2024 | 1,243 |
| 2025 | 1,215 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Šibenik-Knin County for “Natural change per 1,000 residents”.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,218 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Drniš (6,126 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Ružić
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 | Ružić | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 47.7 years | 46.9 | 44.8 | ranked 95 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 30.3% | 27.4% | 22.9% | ranked 55 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 320 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.6 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 23 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 419 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.5 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 316 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ružić | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,336 | 106,718 | 2,390,500 | ranked 358 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,041 | 1,133 | 604 | ranked 88 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 14.1% | 13.7% | 7.9% | ranked 208 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 48.4% | 35.1% | 25.9% | ranked 24 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 84.1 m² | 82.2 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 495 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) | 4.8 | 24.5 | 7.2 | ranked 363 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 99.6% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ružić | 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) | 22.9% | 63.3% | 31.3% | ranked 362 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ružić | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 10.1% | 2.8% | 6.0% | ranked 184 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 15.4% | 14.2% | 19.5% | ranked 347 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 12.0% | 6.4% | 9.0% | ranked 124 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,749 € | 8,587 € | 7,821 € | ranked 286 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,158 € | 11,135 € | 11,010 € | ranked 423 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,108 € | 6,873 € | 6,391 € | ranked 89 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 386 | 464 | 456 | ranked 467 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 435 | 356 | 302 | ranked 44 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ružić | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | ranked 169 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 33.8% | 43.3% | 45.2% | ranked 516 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 59 | 25,449 | 1,262,193 | ranked 524 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 47 | 265 | 150 | ranked 522 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 70.2% | 27.0% | 55.5% | ranked 108 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ružić | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 2,077 | – | 9,381 | ranked 272 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 1.6 | 61.0 | 1.6 | ranked 212 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 7.2% | 13.9% | 6.5% | ranked 236 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Ružić | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.62 | 2.48 | 2.75 | ranked 359 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Ružić | 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) | 1 | 45 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 82 | 6,561 | 291,355 | ranked 441 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 67 | 68 | 72 | ranked 331 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.5 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 173 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) | 21 | 36 | 28 | ranked 395 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 6.2% | 20.8% | 13.0% | ranked 517 of 545 |
Ružić: 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
1.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −11.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−4.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −13.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 4 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,749 € in 2025, compared with 4,667 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,158 € in 2025, compared with 6,499 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,108 € in 2025, compared with 4,620 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
59 in 2024, compared with 31 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,978 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Ružić?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Drniš6.9 km · 6,126
- Unešić9.8 km · 1,197
- Vrlika16 km · 1,628
- Civljane19 km · 144
- Kijevo20 km · 256
- Promina20 km · 910
- Lećevica20 km · 467
- Biskupija20 km · 1,081
All municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ružić?
Ružić has 1,215 residents (2025), ranking 474 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Ružić?
Ružić covers 8.7 km², with a density of 140 people per km².
Is the population of Ružić growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ružić went from 1,465 to 1,215, a change of −17.1%.
Where is Ružić?
Ružić is in Šibenik-Knin County. Latitude 43.817, longitude 16.250.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Ružić?
In Ružić, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 0.8% (2021), ranking 536 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: what is the figure for Ružić?
In Ružić, “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence” stands at 48.4% (2021), ranking 24 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 25.9%.
Which municipalities border Ružić?
The nearest to Ružić are Drniš (6.9 km), Unešić (9.8 km), Vrlika (16 km), Civljane (19 km), Kijevo (20 km).