Donji Kukuruzari: population and statistics
Donji Kukuruzari has a population of 955 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 174 people per km². It ranks 505 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −30.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 955 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 174 people/km²
Donji Kukuruzari in numbers
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County, Donji Kukuruzari ranks No. 18 by population.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 1.9 in Donji Kukuruzari, compared with an average of 7.1 in Sisak-Moslavina County and 8.4 nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 1.0% in Donji Kukuruzari, compared with an average of 27.7% in Sisak-Moslavina County and 41.3% nationally.
Population of Donji Kukuruzari over time
Donji Kukuruzari had 1,373 residents in 2015 and 955 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,091 |
| 2021 | 1,071 |
| 2022 | 1,032 |
| 2023 | 1,011 |
| 2024 | 983 |
| 2025 | 955 |
Did you know?
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 770 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Majur, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hrvatska Kostajnica (1,681 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Donji Kukuruzari
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 | Donji Kukuruzari | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 47.4 years | 45.9 | 44.8 | ranked 105 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 26.7% | 24.6% | 22.9% | ranked 117 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 10.5% | 13.1% | 13.7% | ranked 503 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −13.2 ‰ | −9.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 464 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −7.3 ‰ | −4.2 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 452 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | −1.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 188 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Donji Kukuruzari | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 821 | 87,222 | 2,390,500 | ranked 473 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 760 | 621 | 604 | ranked 174 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 11.7% | 6.6% | 7.9% | ranked 229 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 38.1% | 29.2% | 25.9% | ranked 71 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 99.7 m² | 98.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 282 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 265 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 8.1 | 6.8 | 7.2 | ranked 245 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 93.9% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 498 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Donji Kukuruzari | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 1.0% | 27.7% | 12.8% | ranked 533 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 4.9% | 32.1% | 31.3% | ranked 526 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Donji Kukuruzari | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 11.9% | 5.7% | 6.0% | ranked 153 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 17.0% | 23.4% | 19.5% | ranked 319 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.9% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 129 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,150 € | 8,681 € | 7,821 € | ranked 503 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,280 € | 12,100 € | 11,010 € | ranked 498 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,401 € | 6,760 € | 6,391 € | ranked 522 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 373 | 460 | 456 | ranked 489 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 558 | 378 | 302 | ranked 10 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Donji Kukuruzari | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 12.4% | 6.8% | 4.6% | ranked 40 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 32.2% | 43.4% | 45.2% | ranked 526 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 49 | 31,859 | 1,262,193 | ranked 528 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 50 | 238 | 150 | ranked 514 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 53.4% | 38.9% | 55.5% | ranked 295 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Donji Kukuruzari | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 0 | – | 9,381 | ranked 313 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 7.4% | 5.2% | 6.5% | ranked 230 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Donji Kukuruzari | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.51 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 414 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Donji Kukuruzari | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 9 | 4,515 | 158,685 | ranked 483 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 9 | 34 | 35 | ranked 474 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 41 | 9,475 | 291,355 | ranked 508 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 43 | 72 | 72 | ranked 486 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 1.9 | 7.1 | 6.3 | ranked 523 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 23 | 4,094 | 139,372 | ranked 476 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 24 | 31 | 28 | ranked 347 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 6.3% | 15.9% | 13.0% | ranked 514 of 545 |
Donji Kukuruzari: 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
−13.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −20.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−7.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −33.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
6.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −18.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,150 € in 2025, compared with 3,670 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,280 € in 2025, compared with 5,604 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,401 € in 2025, compared with 2,939 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
49 in 2024, compared with 71 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Donji Kukuruzari?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Majur4.0 km · 694
- Hrvatska Kostajnica5.2 km · 1,681
- Sunja13 km · 3,648
- Dvor23 km · 2,566
- Petrinja24 km · 19,248
- Hrvatska Dubica26 km · 1,309
- Sisak26 km · 38,279
- Glina32 km · 6,713
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donji Kukuruzari?
Donji Kukuruzari has 955 residents (2025), ranking 505 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Donji Kukuruzari?
Donji Kukuruzari covers 5.5 km², with a density of 174 people per km².
Is the population of Donji Kukuruzari growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Donji Kukuruzari went from 1,373 to 955, a change of −30.4%.
Where is Donji Kukuruzari?
Donji Kukuruzari is in Sisak-Moslavina County. Latitude 45.265, longitude 16.484.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Donji Kukuruzari?
In Donji Kukuruzari, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 1.9 (2025/2026), ranking 523 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Donji Kukuruzari?
In Donji Kukuruzari, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 1.0% (2021), ranking 533 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Which municipalities border Donji Kukuruzari?
The nearest to Donji Kukuruzari are Majur (4.0 km), Hrvatska Kostajnica (5.2 km), Sunja (13 km), Dvor (23 km), Petrinja (24 km).