Vodice: population and statistics
Vodice has a population of 9,889 (2025) across 34.7 km², or 285 people per km². It ranks 64 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,889 residents
- 34.7 km²
- 285 people/km²
Vodice in numbers
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County, Vodice ranks No. 3 by population.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: 37.9 ‰ in Vodice, compared with an average of 13.0 ‰ in Šibenik-Knin County and 5.0 ‰ nationally.
Population of Vodice over time
Vodice had 8,990 residents in 2015 and 9,889 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,650 |
| 2021 | 8,661 |
| 2022 | 8,784 |
| 2023 | 9,179 |
| 2024 | 9,559 |
| 2025 | 9,889 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Šibenik-Knin County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Šibenik-Knin County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Tourist nights in the year”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,860 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Vodice
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 | Vodice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.6 years | 46.9 | 44.8 | ranked 139 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 27.9% | 27.4% | 22.9% | ranked 96 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) | −2.8 ‰ | −7.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 101 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 37.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 16 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 26.6 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 21 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vodice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 15,412 | 106,718 | 2,390,500 | ranked 19 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,782 | 1,133 | 604 | ranked 25 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 26.3% | 13.7% | 7.9% | ranked 90 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 27.3% | 35.1% | 25.9% | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 92.7 m² | 82.2 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 404 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 7 | 228 | 16,654 | ranked 200 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 39.9 | 24.5 | 7.2 | ranked 67 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.9% | 99.6% | 99.0% | ranked 98 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vodice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.4% | 4.5% | 12.8% | ranked 434 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 77.5% | 63.3% | 31.3% | ranked 47 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vodice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.4% | 2.8% | 6.0% | ranked 387 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 9.9% | 14.2% | 19.5% | ranked 473 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.2% | 6.4% | 9.0% | ranked 157 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,591 € | 8,587 € | 7,821 € | ranked 316 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,233 € | 11,135 € | 11,010 € | ranked 503 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,498 € | 6,873 € | 6,391 € | ranked 243 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 493 | 464 | 456 | ranked 162 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 290 | 356 | 302 | ranked 329 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vodice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.3% | 6.5% | 4.6% | ranked 242 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.5% | 43.3% | 45.2% | ranked 333 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,987 | 25,449 | 1,262,193 | ranked 84 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 208 | 265 | 150 | ranked 181 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 33.1% | 27.0% | 55.5% | ranked 442 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vodice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,252,971 | – | 9,381 | ranked 22 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 144.8 | 61.0 | 1.6 | ranked 51 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 20.7% | 13.9% | 6.5% | ranked 55 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 1,188,789 | – | 303,422 | ranked 23 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 237,618 | – | 45,455 | ranked 20 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 120.2 | 71.3 | 87.2 | ranked 57 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 5.0 | 5.4 | 6.3 | ranked 109 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 79.8% | 84.2% | 92.2% | ranked 133 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 20,194 | – | 4,527 | ranked 15 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2,042 | 1,284 | 1,506 | ranked 55 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 14.8% | 10.5% | 6.6% | ranked 38 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 3.8% | 17.2% | 7.1% | ranked 84 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Vodice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.47 | 2.48 | 2.75 | ranked 436 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Vodice | Šibenik-Knin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 50 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 363 | 3,566 | 158,685 | ranked 69 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 37 | 37 | 35 | ranked 227 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 45 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 684 | 6,561 | 291,355 | ranked 68 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 69 | 68 | 72 | ranked 310 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) | 277 | 3,452 | 139,372 | ranked 75 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 28 | 36 | 28 | ranked 253 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 21.6% | 20.8% | 13.0% | ranked 90 of 545 |
Vodice: 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
−2.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
37.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 4.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
26.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
7 in 2024, compared with 61 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,591 € in 2025, compared with 5,351 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,233 € in 2025, compared with 6,440 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,498 € in 2025, compared with 4,412 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,987 in 2024, compared with 1,246 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
890,996 in 2021, compared with 1,040,902 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
1,188,789 in 2025, compared with 1,238,038 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
237,618 in 2025, compared with 233,946 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
20,194 in 2025, compared with 24,137 in 2018
Where is Vodice?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Tribunj2.7 km · 1,678
- Šibenik9.6 km · 42,549
- Bilice11 km · 2,712
- Pirovac12 km · 1,768
- Tisno12 km · 3,119
- Skradin14 km · 2,983
- Murter-Kornati17 km · 2,025
- Stankovci20 km · 1,769
All municipalities in Šibenik-Knin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vodice?
Vodice has 9,889 residents (2025), ranking 64 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Vodice?
Vodice covers 34.7 km², with a density of 285 people per km².
Is the population of Vodice growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vodice went from 8,990 to 9,889, a change of +10.0%.
Where is Vodice?
Vodice is in Šibenik-Knin County. Latitude 43.751, longitude 15.779.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Vodice?
In Vodice, “Number of dwellings” stands at 15,412 (2021), ranking 19 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 1,867.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Vodice?
In Vodice, “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents” stands at 37.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 16 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.1 ‰.
Which municipalities border Vodice?
The nearest to Vodice are Tribunj (2.7 km), Šibenik (9.6 km), Bilice (11 km), Pirovac (12 km), Tisno (12 km).