Lekenik: population and statistics
Lekenik has a population of 5,321 (2025) across 29.5 km², or 180 people per km². It ranks 125 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,321 residents
- 29.5 km²
- 180 people/km²
Lekenik in numbers
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County, Lekenik ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: 35.3% in Lekenik, compared with an average of 6.6% in Sisak-Moslavina County and 7.3% nationally.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 75.9% in Lekenik, compared with an average of 38.9% in Sisak-Moslavina County and 33.9% nationally.
Population of Lekenik over time
Lekenik had 5,757 residents in 2015 and 5,321 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,345 |
| 2021 | 5,340 |
| 2022 | 5,325 |
| 2023 | 5,336 |
| 2024 | 5,365 |
| 2025 | 5,321 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sisak-Moslavina County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Sisak-Moslavina County for “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”.
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,132 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Orle, 10.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sisak (38,279 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Lekenik
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 | Lekenik | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.8 years | 45.9 | 44.8 | ranked 270 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.4% | 24.6% | 22.9% | ranked 301 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.1% | 13.1% | 13.7% | ranked 218 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.4 ‰ | −9.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 205 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −0.8 ‰ | −4.2 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 342 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.1 ‰ | −1.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 463 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lekenik | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 4,388 | 87,222 | 2,390,500 | ranked 112 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 821 | 621 | 604 | ranked 149 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 35.3% | 6.6% | 7.9% | ranked 39 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 21.1% | 29.2% | 25.9% | ranked 395 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 106.8 m² | 98.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 176 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 21 | 265 | 16,654 | ranked 119 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 10.8 | 6.8 | 7.2 | ranked 192 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.0% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 356 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lekenik | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.9% | 27.7% | 12.8% | ranked 406 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 29.0% | 32.1% | 31.3% | ranked 298 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lekenik | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.5% | 5.7% | 6.0% | ranked 382 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 19.6% | 23.4% | 19.5% | ranked 271 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.5% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 182 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,609 € | 8,681 € | 7,821 € | ranked 181 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,633 € | 12,100 € | 11,010 € | ranked 64 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,972 € | 6,760 € | 6,391 € | ranked 120 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 482 | 460 | 456 | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 307 | 378 | 302 | ranked 249 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lekenik | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.5% | 6.8% | 4.6% | ranked 275 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 47.7% | 43.4% | 45.2% | ranked 193 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 649 | 31,859 | 1,262,193 | ranked 179 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 121 | 238 | 150 | ranked 334 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 75.9% | 38.9% | 55.5% | ranked 44 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lekenik | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.1% | 5.2% | 6.5% | ranked 375 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Lekenik | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.72 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 282 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Lekenik | 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) | 151 | 4,515 | 158,685 | ranked 177 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 28 | 34 | 35 | ranked 365 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 5 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 339 | 9,475 | 291,355 | ranked 154 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 64 | 72 | 72 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.9 | 7.1 | 6.3 | ranked 88 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 87 | 4,094 | 139,372 | ranked 215 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) | 11.6% | 15.9% | 13.0% | ranked 313 of 545 |
Lekenik: 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
−5.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −10.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−0.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −10.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−2.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
21 in 2024, compared with 22 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,609 € in 2025, compared with 5,619 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,633 € in 2025, compared with 8,537 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,972 € in 2025, compared with 4,608 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
649 in 2024, compared with 396 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2015, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Lekenik?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Orle11 km · 1,833
- Martinska Ves12 km · 2,701
- Kravarsko14 km · 1,853
- Sisak16 km · 38,279
- Rugvica17 km · 7,729
- Petrinja17 km · 19,248
- Velika Gorica17 km · 64,761
- Ivanić-Grad20 km · 13,092
All municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lekenik?
Lekenik has 5,321 residents (2025), ranking 125 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Lekenik?
Lekenik covers 29.5 km², with a density of 180 people per km².
Is the population of Lekenik growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lekenik went from 5,757 to 5,321, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Lekenik?
Lekenik is in Sisak-Moslavina County. Latitude 45.583, longitude 16.217.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: what is the figure for Lekenik?
In Lekenik, “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings” stands at 35.3% (2021), ranking 39 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 7.9%.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Lekenik?
In Lekenik, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 75.9% (2021), ranking 44 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Which municipalities border Lekenik?
The nearest to Lekenik are Orle (11 km), Martinska Ves (12 km), Kravarsko (14 km), Sisak (16 km), Rugvica (17 km).