Unešić: population and statistics
Unešić has a population of 1,197 (2025) across 188.9 km², or 6.3 people per km². It ranks 476 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,197 residents
- 188.9 km²
- 6 people/km²
Unešić in numbers
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County, Unešić ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: 61.3% in Unešić, compared with an average of 35.1% in Šibenik-Knin County and 23.7% nationally.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 1.7 in Unešić, compared with an average of 7.4 in Šibenik-Knin County and 8.4 nationally.
Population of Unešić over time
Unešić had 1,431 residents in 2015 and 1,197 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,293 |
| 2021 | 1,257 |
| 2022 | 1,247 |
| 2023 | 1,217 |
| 2024 | 1,203 |
| 2025 | 1,197 |
Did you know?
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average age of residents”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,457 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ružić, 9.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Drniš (6,126 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Unešić
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 | Unešić | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 53.3 years | 46.9 | 44.8 | ranked 12 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 39.5% | 27.4% | 22.9% | ranked 10 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 9.2% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 527 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −21.6 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 534 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 103 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 250 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unešić | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,204 | 106,718 | 2,390,500 | ranked 231 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,737 | 1,133 | 604 | ranked 27 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 10.9% | 13.7% | 7.9% | ranked 241 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 61.3% | 35.1% | 25.9% | ranked 5 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 77.5 m² | 82.2 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 534 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 228 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.5 | 24.5 | 7.2 | ranked 466 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.9% | 99.6% | 99.0% | ranked 362 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Unešić | 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) | 23.6% | 63.3% | 31.3% | ranked 353 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unešić | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.2% | 2.8% | 6.0% | ranked 403 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 13.3% | 14.2% | 19.5% | ranked 402 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.3% | 6.4% | 9.0% | ranked 257 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,087 € | 8,587 € | 7,821 € | ranked 128 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,129 € | 11,135 € | 11,010 € | ranked 124 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,959 € | 6,873 € | 6,391 € | ranked 123 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 399 | 464 | 456 | ranked 429 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 480 | 356 | 302 | ranked 26 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unešić | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% | ranked 303 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 32.6% | 43.3% | 45.2% | ranked 523 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 103 | 25,449 | 1,262,193 | ranked 473 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 86 | 265 | 150 | ranked 425 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 68.6% | 27.0% | 55.5% | ranked 123 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Unešić | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 4,076 | – | 9,381 | ranked 238 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 3.2 | 61.0 | 1.6 | ranked 183 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.9% | 13.9% | 6.5% | ranked 255 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Unešić | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.27 | 2.48 | 2.75 | ranked 520 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Unešić | 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) | 2 | 45 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 43 | 6,561 | 291,355 | ranked 502 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 36 | 68 | 72 | ranked 503 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 1.7 | 7.4 | 6.3 | ranked 526 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 27 | 3,452 | 139,372 | ranked 448 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 23 | 36 | 28 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.5% | 20.8% | 13.0% | ranked 399 of 545 |
Unešić: 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
−21.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −21.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
15.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −17.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,087 € in 2025, compared with 5,130 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,129 € in 2025, compared with 7,638 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,959 € in 2025, compared with 4,427 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
103 in 2024, compared with 57 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
3,277 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Unešić?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Ružić9.8 km · 1,215
- Drniš11 km · 6,126
- Primorski Dolac12 km · 657
- Prgomet14 km · 443
- Lećevica16 km · 467
- Bilice22 km · 2,712
- Skradin23 km · 2,983
- Šibenik24 km · 42,549
All municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unešić?
Unešić has 1,197 residents (2025), ranking 476 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Unešić?
Unešić covers 188.9 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Unešić growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Unešić went from 1,431 to 1,197, a change of −16.4%.
Where is Unešić?
Unešić is in Šibenik-Knin County. Latitude 43.740, longitude 16.189.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: what is the figure for Unešić?
In Unešić, “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence” stands at 61.3% (2021), ranking 5 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 25.9%.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Unešić?
In Unešić, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 1.7 (2025/2026), ranking 526 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Which municipalities border Unešić?
The nearest to Unešić are Ružić (9.8 km), Drniš (11 km), Primorski Dolac (12 km), Prgomet (14 km), Lećevica (16 km).