Novska: population and statistics
Novska has a population of 10,447 (2025) across 319.8 km², or 32.7 people per km². It ranks 58 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,447 residents
- 319.8 km²
- 33 people/km²
Novska in numbers
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County, Novska ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: 0.5% in Novska, compared with an average of 6.6% in Sisak-Moslavina County and 7.3% nationally.
Population of Novska over time
Novska had 12,750 residents in 2015 and 10,447 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,313 |
| 2021 | 11,060 |
| 2022 | 10,842 |
| 2023 | 10,639 |
| 2024 | 10,522 |
| 2025 | 10,447 |
Did you know?
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Primary schools”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 44,790 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Jasenovac, 9.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kutina (18,553 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Novska
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 | Novska | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.9 years | 45.9 | 44.8 | ranked 372 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.7% | 24.6% | 22.9% | ranked 353 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.9% | 13.1% | 13.7% | ranked 124 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.1 ‰ | −9.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 195 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.6 ‰ | −4.2 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 371 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | −1.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 307 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Novska | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 5,896 | 87,222 | 2,390,500 | ranked 74 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 529 | 621 | 604 | ranked 362 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.5% | 6.6% | 7.9% | ranked 514 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 32.5% | 29.2% | 25.9% | ranked 154 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 109.3 m² | 98.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 142 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 6 | 265 | 16,654 | ranked 219 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.2 | ranked 301 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.9% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 287 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Novska | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 56.2% | 27.7% | 12.8% | ranked 107 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 25.8% | 32.1% | 31.3% | ranked 331 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Novska | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.3% | 5.7% | 6.0% | ranked 298 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 27.5% | 23.4% | 19.5% | ranked 139 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.6% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 178 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,181 € | 8,681 € | 7,821 € | ranked 230 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,952 € | 12,100 € | 11,010 € | ranked 147 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,715 € | 6,760 € | 6,391 € | ranked 183 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 435 | 460 | 456 | ranked 335 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 335 | 378 | 302 | ranked 169 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Novska | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.0% | 6.8% | 4.6% | ranked 166 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 44.0% | 43.4% | 45.2% | ranked 312 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 2,084 | 31,859 | 1,262,193 | ranked 82 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 198 | 238 | 150 | ranked 198 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 31.2% | 38.9% | 55.5% | ranked 451 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Novska | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 974 | – | 9,381 | ranked 292 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) | 5.0% | 5.2% | 6.5% | ranked 382 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Novska | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.82 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 230 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Novska | 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) | 425 | 4,515 | 158,685 | ranked 58 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 41 | 34 | 35 | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 7 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 46 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 686 | 9,475 | 291,355 | ranked 67 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 66 | 72 | 72 | ranked 343 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.0 | 7.1 | 6.3 | ranked 287 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 338 | 4,094 | 139,372 | ranked 61 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 32 | 31 | 28 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 11.9% | 15.9% | 13.0% | ranked 299 of 545 |
Novska: 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
−5.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−2.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
6 in 2024, compared with 28 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,181 € in 2025, compared with 5,079 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,952 € in 2025, compared with 7,733 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,715 € in 2025, compared with 4,432 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
2,084 in 2024, compared with 2,134 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
445 in 2021, compared with 1,892 in 2014
Where is Novska?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Jasenovac9.1 km · 1,490
- Lipovljani10 km · 2,623
- Lipik17 km · 4,974
- Okučani19 km · 2,157
- Pakrac20 km · 6,792
- Gornji Bogićevci21 km · 1,253
- Hrvatska Dubica22 km · 1,309
- Kutina23 km · 18,553
All municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Novska?
Novska has 10,447 residents (2025), ranking 58 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Novska?
Novska covers 319.8 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Novska growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Novska went from 12,750 to 10,447, a change of −18.1%.
Where is Novska?
Novska is in Sisak-Moslavina County. Latitude 45.333, longitude 16.983.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: what is the figure for Novska?
In Novska, “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings” stands at 0.5% (2021), ranking 514 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 7.9%.
Primary schools: what is the figure for Novska?
In Novska, “Primary schools” stands at 7 (2025/2026), ranking 46 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 2.
Which municipalities border Novska?
The nearest to Novska are Jasenovac (9.1 km), Lipovljani (10 km), Lipik (17 km), Okučani (19 km), Pakrac (20 km).