Glina: population and statistics
Glina has a population of 6,713 (2025) across 9.3 km², or 722 people per km². It ranks 98 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −15.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,713 residents
- 9.3 km²
- 722 people/km²
Glina in numbers
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County, Glina ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: 57.1% in Glina, compared with an average of 29.2% in Sisak-Moslavina County and 23.7% nationally.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: 477 in Glina, compared with an average of 378 in Sisak-Moslavina County and 304 nationally.
Population of Glina over time
Glina had 7,971 residents in 2015 and 6,713 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,202 |
| 2021 | 7,040 |
| 2022 | 6,909 |
| 2023 | 6,801 |
| 2024 | 6,742 |
| 2025 | 6,713 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sisak-Moslavina County for “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”.
- Number 1 in Sisak-Moslavina County for “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”.
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,303 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times the national average.
All indicators for Glina
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 | Glina | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.9 years | 45.9 | 44.8 | ranked 127 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 26.4% | 24.6% | 22.9% | ranked 126 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.9% | 13.1% | 13.7% | ranked 442 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −12.5 ‰ | −9.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 449 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | −4.2 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 209 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | −1.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 145 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Glina | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 5,967 | 87,222 | 2,390,500 | ranked 72 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 839 | 621 | 604 | ranked 145 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.7% | 6.6% | 7.9% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 57.1% | 29.2% | 25.9% | ranked 10 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 91.3 m² | 98.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 428 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) | 9.2 | 6.8 | 7.2 | ranked 221 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.3% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 329 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Glina | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.0% | 27.7% | 12.8% | ranked 498 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 12.2% | 32.1% | 31.3% | ranked 493 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Glina | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 12.0% | 5.7% | 6.0% | ranked 152 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 24.9% | 23.4% | 19.5% | ranked 169 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 4.9% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 497 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,490 € | 8,681 € | 7,821 € | ranked 335 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,175 € | 12,100 € | 11,010 € | ranked 243 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,609 € | 6,760 € | 6,391 € | ranked 425 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 394 | 460 | 456 | ranked 448 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 477 | 378 | 302 | ranked 28 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Glina | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.1% | 6.8% | 4.6% | ranked 160 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 35.0% | 43.4% | 45.2% | ranked 504 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,554 | 31,859 | 1,262,193 | ranked 106 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 230 | 238 | 150 | ranked 151 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 23.2% | 38.9% | 55.5% | ranked 493 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Glina | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,018 | – | 9,381 | ranked 290 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.6 | ranked 300 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.5% | 5.2% | 6.5% | ranked 500 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Glina | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.42 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 465 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Glina | 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) | 198 | 4,515 | 158,685 | ranked 134 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 29 | 34 | 35 | ranked 356 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 419 | 9,475 | 291,355 | ranked 118 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 62 | 72 | 72 | ranked 388 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.1 | 7.1 | 6.3 | ranked 77 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 162 | 4,094 | 139,372 | ranked 120 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) | 10.2% | 15.9% | 13.0% | ranked 368 of 545 |
Glina: 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
−12.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −12.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
6.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −21.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
8.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 7 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,490 € in 2025, compared with 4,657 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,175 € in 2025, compared with 7,606 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,609 € in 2025, compared with 3,841 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,554 in 2024, compared with 981 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,086 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Glina?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Topusko11 km · 2,041
- Gvozd18 km · 1,781
- Pokupsko18 km · 1,820
- Petrinja19 km · 19,248
- Kravarsko27 km · 1,853
- Sisak28 km · 38,279
- Lasinja28 km · 1,266
- Lekenik29 km · 5,321
All municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glina?
Glina has 6,713 residents (2025), ranking 98 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Glina?
Glina covers 9.3 km², with a density of 722 people per km².
Is the population of Glina growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Glina went from 7,971 to 6,713, a change of −15.8%.
Where is Glina?
Glina is in Sisak-Moslavina County. Latitude 45.338, longitude 16.091.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: what is the figure for Glina?
In Glina, “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence” stands at 57.1% (2021), ranking 10 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 25.9%.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Glina?
In Glina, “Pensioners per 1,000 residents” stands at 477 (2025), ranking 28 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 302.
Which municipalities border Glina?
The nearest to Glina are Topusko (11 km), Gvozd (18 km), Pokupsko (18 km), Petrinja (19 km), Kravarsko (27 km).