Hrvatska Kostajnica: population and statistics
Hrvatska Kostajnica has a population of 1,681 (2025) across 10.2 km², or 165 people per km². It ranks 393 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −26.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,681 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 165 people/km²
Hrvatska Kostajnica in numbers
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County, Hrvatska Kostajnica ranks No. 15 by population.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: 632 in Hrvatska Kostajnica, compared with an average of 378 in Sisak-Moslavina County and 304 nationally.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: −13.7 ‰ in Hrvatska Kostajnica, compared with an average of −1.9 ‰ in Sisak-Moslavina County and 4.9 ‰ nationally.
Population of Hrvatska Kostajnica over time
Hrvatska Kostajnica had 2,298 residents in 2015 and 1,681 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,937 |
| 2021 | 1,885 |
| 2022 | 1,828 |
| 2023 | 1,797 |
| 2024 | 1,738 |
| 2025 | 1,681 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sisak-Moslavina County for “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”.
- Number 1 in Sisak-Moslavina County for “Employees with pay per 1,000 residents”.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,429 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Majur, 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Hrvatska Kostajnica
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 | Hrvatska Kostajnica | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 48.7 years | 45.9 | 44.8 | ranked 63 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 30.5% | 24.6% | 22.9% | ranked 52 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.7% | 13.1% | 13.7% | ranked 455 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −12.7 ‰ | −9.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 455 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −18.4 ‰ | −4.2 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 531 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −13.7 ‰ | −1.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 542 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hrvatska Kostajnica | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,383 | 87,222 | 2,390,500 | ranked 349 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 736 | 621 | 604 | ranked 184 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 6.7% | 6.6% | 7.9% | ranked 298 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 35.1% | 29.2% | 25.9% | ranked 110 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 96.7 m² | 98.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 334 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) | 1.2 | 6.8 | 7.2 | ranked 524 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.6% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 174 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hrvatska Kostajnica | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.9% | 27.7% | 12.8% | ranked 377 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 14.4% | 32.1% | 31.3% | ranked 476 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hrvatska Kostajnica | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.2% | 5.7% | 6.0% | ranked 351 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 17.3% | 23.4% | 19.5% | ranked 314 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.4% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 370 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,328 € | 8,681 € | 7,821 € | ranked 105 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,298 € | 12,100 € | 11,010 € | ranked 399 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,191 € | 6,760 € | 6,391 € | ranked 479 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 546 | 460 | 456 | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 632 | 378 | 302 | ranked 3 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hrvatska Kostajnica | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.8% | 6.8% | 4.6% | ranked 214 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 40.0% | 43.4% | 45.2% | ranked 431 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 465 | 31,859 | 1,262,193 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 268 | 238 | 150 | ranked 106 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 39.5% | 38.9% | 55.5% | ranked 404 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hrvatska Kostajnica | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,667 | – | 9,381 | ranked 278 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.6 | ranked 237 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.6% | 5.2% | 6.5% | ranked 336 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Hrvatska Kostajnica | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.34 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 499 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Hrvatska Kostajnica | 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) | 80 | 4,515 | 158,685 | ranked 291 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 48 | 34 | 35 | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 155 | 9,475 | 291,355 | ranked 317 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 92 | 72 | 72 | ranked 57 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.8 | 7.1 | 6.3 | ranked 450 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 50 | 4,094 | 139,372 | ranked 344 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 30 | 31 | 28 | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 14.5% | 15.9% | 13.0% | ranked 233 of 545 |
Hrvatska Kostajnica: 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
−12.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −20.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−18.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −30.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−13.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −20.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,328 € in 2025, compared with 5,512 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,298 € in 2025, compared with 5,619 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,191 € in 2025, compared with 3,690 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
465 in 2024, compared with 645 in 2011
Where is Hrvatska Kostajnica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Majur1.9 km · 694
- Donji Kukuruzari5.2 km · 955
- Sunja15 km · 3,648
- Hrvatska Dubica21 km · 1,309
- Dvor22 km · 2,566
- Petrinja30 km · 19,248
- Jasenovac30 km · 1,490
- Sisak31 km · 38,279
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hrvatska Kostajnica?
Hrvatska Kostajnica has 1,681 residents (2025), ranking 393 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Hrvatska Kostajnica?
Hrvatska Kostajnica covers 10.2 km², with a density of 165 people per km².
Is the population of Hrvatska Kostajnica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hrvatska Kostajnica went from 2,298 to 1,681, a change of −26.8%.
Where is Hrvatska Kostajnica?
Hrvatska Kostajnica is in Sisak-Moslavina County. Latitude 45.233, longitude 16.533.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Hrvatska Kostajnica?
In Hrvatska Kostajnica, “Pensioners per 1,000 residents” stands at 632 (2025), ranking 3 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 302.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Hrvatska Kostajnica?
In Hrvatska Kostajnica, “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents” stands at −13.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 542 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.7 ‰.
Which municipalities border Hrvatska Kostajnica?
The nearest to Hrvatska Kostajnica are Majur (1.9 km), Donji Kukuruzari (5.2 km), Sunja (15 km), Hrvatska Dubica (21 km), Dvor (22 km).