Jasenovac: population and statistics
Jasenovac has a population of 1,490 (2025) across 58.2 km², or 25.6 people per km². It ranks 426 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −21.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,490 residents
- 58.2 km²
- 26 people/km²
Jasenovac in numbers
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County, Jasenovac ranks No. 16 by population.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: 2.28 in Jasenovac, compared with an average of 2.60 in Sisak-Moslavina County and 2.70 nationally.
Population of Jasenovac over time
Jasenovac had 1,891 residents in 2015 and 1,490 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,579 |
| 2021 | 1,552 |
| 2022 | 1,538 |
| 2023 | 1,504 |
| 2024 | 1,491 |
| 2025 | 1,490 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sisak-Moslavina County for “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,151 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Novska (10,447 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Jasenovac
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 | Jasenovac | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 49.0 years | 45.9 | 44.8 | ranked 52 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 29.3% | 24.6% | 22.9% | ranked 74 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 10.3% | 13.1% | 13.7% | ranked 507 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −14.1 ‰ | −9.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 477 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | −4.2 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 106 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | −1.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 239 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jasenovac | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,477 | 87,222 | 2,390,500 | ranked 335 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 947 | 621 | 604 | ranked 112 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 6.8% | 6.6% | 7.9% | ranked 294 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 46.0% | 29.2% | 25.9% | ranked 33 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 88.2 m² | 98.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 470 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) | 5.4 | 6.8 | 7.2 | ranked 337 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.8% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 368 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jasenovac | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 7.1% | 27.7% | 12.8% | ranked 339 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 20.0% | 32.1% | 31.3% | ranked 404 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jasenovac | 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) | 18.1% | 23.4% | 19.5% | ranked 302 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 13.0% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 95 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,826 € | 8,681 € | 7,821 € | ranked 273 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,451 € | 12,100 € | 11,010 € | ranked 209 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,672 € | 6,760 € | 6,391 € | ranked 197 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 411 | 460 | 456 | ranked 406 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 393 | 378 | 302 | ranked 72 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jasenovac | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 12.7% | 6.8% | 4.6% | ranked 35 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 37.8% | 43.4% | 45.2% | ranked 467 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 231 | 31,859 | 1,262,193 | ranked 360 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 155 | 238 | 150 | ranked 264 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 47.8% | 38.9% | 55.5% | ranked 350 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jasenovac | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.7% | 5.2% | 6.5% | ranked 327 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Jasenovac | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.28 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 517 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Jasenovac | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 4,515 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 34 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 79 | 9,475 | 291,355 | ranked 452 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 53 | 72 | 72 | ranked 449 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 2.8 | 7.1 | 6.3 | ranked 494 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 24 | 4,094 | 139,372 | ranked 471 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 16 | 31 | 28 | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.3% | 15.9% | 13.0% | ranked 449 of 545 |
Jasenovac: 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
−14.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −10.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
15.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 8 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,826 € in 2025, compared with 4,786 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,451 € in 2025, compared with 7,140 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,672 € in 2025, compared with 4,546 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
231 in 2024, compared with 182 in 2011
Where is Jasenovac?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Novska9.1 km · 10,447
- Hrvatska Dubica13 km · 1,309
- Lipovljani15 km · 2,623
- Okučani22 km · 2,157
- Gornji Bogićevci25 km · 1,253
- Lipik25 km · 4,974
- Kutina26 km · 18,553
- Dragalić29 km · 1,003
All municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jasenovac?
Jasenovac has 1,490 residents (2025), ranking 426 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Jasenovac?
Jasenovac covers 58.2 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Jasenovac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jasenovac went from 1,891 to 1,490, a change of −21.2%.
Where is Jasenovac?
Jasenovac is in Sisak-Moslavina County. Latitude 45.267, longitude 16.917.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Jasenovac?
In Jasenovac, “Average household size in occupied dwellings” stands at 2.28 (2021), ranking 517 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 2.75.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Jasenovac?
In Jasenovac, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 0 (2025/2026), ranking 494 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Which municipalities border Jasenovac?
The nearest to Jasenovac are Novska (9.1 km), Hrvatska Dubica (13 km), Lipovljani (15 km), Okučani (22 km), Gornji Bogićevci (25 km).