Popovača: population and statistics
Popovača has a population of 10,050 (2025) across 214.8 km², or 46.8 people per km². It ranks 61 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,050 residents
- 214.8 km²
- 47 people/km²
Popovača in numbers
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County, Popovača ranks No. 5 by population.
Population of Popovača over time
Popovača had 11,304 residents in 2015 and 10,050 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,316 |
| 2021 | 10,209 |
| 2022 | 10,109 |
| 2023 | 10,116 |
| 2024 | 10,074 |
| 2025 | 10,050 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sisak-Moslavina County for “Natural change per 1,000 residents”.
- “Primary schools”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,084 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Velika Ludina, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kutina (18,553 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Popovača
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 | Popovača | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.1 years | 45.9 | 44.8 | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.4% | 24.6% | 22.9% | ranked 422 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.3% | 13.1% | 13.7% | ranked 97 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.0 ‰ | −9.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.6 ‰ | −4.2 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 355 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.8 ‰ | −1.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 393 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Popovača | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 6,773 | 87,222 | 2,390,500 | ranked 63 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 660 | 621 | 604 | ranked 234 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 23.7% | 6.6% | 7.9% | ranked 108 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.1% | 29.2% | 25.9% | ranked 341 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 103.2 m² | 98.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 232 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 24 | 265 | 16,654 | ranked 112 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 8.1 | 6.8 | 7.2 | ranked 245 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.1% | 98.7% | 99.0% | ranked 409 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Popovača | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 57.9% | 27.7% | 12.8% | ranked 102 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 28.3% | 32.1% | 31.3% | ranked 305 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Popovača | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.7% | 5.7% | 6.0% | ranked 283 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 24.2% | 23.4% | 19.5% | ranked 178 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.1% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 162 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,958 € | 8,681 € | 7,821 € | ranked 258 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,552 € | 12,100 € | 11,010 € | ranked 72 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,113 € | 6,760 € | 6,391 € | ranked 86 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 439 | 460 | 456 | ranked 324 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 256 | 378 | 302 | ranked 473 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Popovača | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 4.6% | ranked 169 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.1% | 43.4% | 45.2% | ranked 275 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,771 | 31,859 | 1,262,193 | ranked 94 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 176 | 238 | 150 | ranked 230 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 50.5% | 38.9% | 55.5% | ranked 329 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Popovača | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,341 | – | 9,381 | ranked 284 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) | 3.8% | 5.2% | 6.5% | ranked 477 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Popovača | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.81 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 237 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Popovača | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 40 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 392 | 4,515 | 158,685 | ranked 63 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 39 | 34 | 35 | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 9 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 27 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 808 | 9,475 | 291,355 | ranked 58 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 80 | 72 | 72 | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.6 | 7.1 | 6.3 | ranked 165 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 290 | 4,094 | 139,372 | ranked 73 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 29 | 31 | 28 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 12.4% | 15.9% | 13.0% | ranked 287 of 545 |
Popovača: 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
−5.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−1.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
24 in 2024, compared with 21 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,958 € in 2025, compared with 5,172 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,552 € in 2025, compared with 8,337 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,113 € in 2025, compared with 4,768 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,771 in 2024, compared with 1,854 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,476 in 2021, compared with 3,024 in 2014
Where is Popovača?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Velika Ludina3.9 km · 2,271
- Križ12 km · 5,996
- Kutina16 km · 18,553
- Martinska Ves20 km · 2,701
- Čazma20 km · 6,789
- Sisak21 km · 38,279
- Sunja23 km · 3,648
- Ivanić-Grad24 km · 13,092
All municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Popovača?
Popovača has 10,050 residents (2025), ranking 61 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Popovača?
Popovača covers 214.8 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Popovača growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Popovača went from 11,304 to 10,050, a change of −11.1%.
Where is Popovača?
Popovača is in Sisak-Moslavina County. Latitude 45.570, longitude 16.625.
Primary schools: what is the figure for Popovača?
In Popovača, “Primary schools” stands at 9 (2025/2026), ranking 27 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 2.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Popovača?
In Popovača, “Number of dwellings” stands at 6,773 (2021), ranking 63 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 1,867.
Which municipalities border Popovača?
The nearest to Popovača are Velika Ludina (3.9 km), Križ (12 km), Kutina (16 km), Martinska Ves (20 km), Čazma (20 km).