Topusko: population and statistics
Topusko has a population of 2,041 (2025) across 198.7 km², or 10.3 people per km². It ranks 337 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −24.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,041 residents
- 198.7 km²
- 10 people/km²
Topusko in numbers
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County, Topusko ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: 57.1% in Topusko, compared with an average of 29.2% in Sisak-Moslavina County and 23.7% nationally.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: 516 in Topusko, compared with an average of 378 in Sisak-Moslavina County and 304 nationally.
Population of Topusko over time
Topusko had 2,694 residents in 2015 and 2,041 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,273 |
| 2021 | 2,199 |
| 2022 | 2,142 |
| 2023 | 2,103 |
| 2024 | 2,078 |
| 2025 | 2,041 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sisak-Moslavina County for “Tourist nights in the year”.
- Number 1 in Sisak-Moslavina County for “Tourist nights per resident in the year”.
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average age of residents”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,829 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Topusko
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 | Topusko | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 50.8 years | 45.9 | 44.8 | ranked 22 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 32.8% | 24.6% | 22.9% | ranked 30 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) | −13.5 ‰ | −9.4 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.9 ‰ | −4.2 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 402 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.0 ‰ | −1.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 461 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Topusko | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,316 | 87,222 | 2,390,500 | ranked 219 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,042 | 621 | 604 | ranked 87 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 3.2% | 6.6% | 7.9% | ranked 367 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 57.1% | 29.2% | 25.9% | ranked 10 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 92.0 m² | 98.0 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 412 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 265 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.4 | 6.8 | 7.2 | ranked 469 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 | Topusko | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 1.9% | 27.7% | 12.8% | ranked 503 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 12.6% | 32.1% | 31.3% | ranked 490 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Topusko | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.2% | 5.7% | 6.0% | ranked 306 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 18.5% | 23.4% | 19.5% | ranked 292 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.2% | 8.5% | 9.0% | ranked 444 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,046 € | 8,681 € | 7,821 € | ranked 248 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,162 € | 12,100 € | 11,010 € | ranked 245 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,570 € | 6,760 € | 6,391 € | ranked 432 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 430 | 460 | 456 | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 516 | 378 | 302 | ranked 13 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Topusko | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.4% | 6.8% | 4.6% | ranked 279 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 38.9% | 43.4% | 45.2% | ranked 451 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 541 | 31,859 | 1,262,193 | ranked 201 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 260 | 238 | 150 | ranked 114 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 29.9% | 38.9% | 55.5% | ranked 461 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Topusko | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 45,366 | – | 9,381 | ranked 150 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 19.5 | 0.8 | 1.6 | ranked 136 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 21.0% | 5.2% | 6.5% | ranked 52 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Topusko | Sisak-Moslavina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.37 | 2.60 | 2.75 | ranked 487 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Topusko | 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) | 64 | 4,515 | 158,685 | ranked 330 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 31 | 34 | 35 | ranked 332 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 79 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 126 | 9,475 | 291,355 | ranked 362 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 62 | 72 | 72 | ranked 388 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 2.6 | 7.1 | 6.3 | ranked 502 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 57 | 4,094 | 139,372 | ranked 312 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 28 | 31 | 28 | ranked 253 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 14.9% | 15.9% | 13.0% | ranked 228 of 545 |
Topusko: 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
−13.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −21.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−3.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −18.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−2.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −13.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 13 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,046 € in 2025, compared with 5,158 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,162 € in 2025, compared with 7,828 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,570 € in 2025, compared with 3,672 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
541 in 2024, compared with 691 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
45,366 in 2019, compared with 44,734 in 2012
Where is Topusko?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Gvozd10 km · 1,781
- Glina11 km · 6,713
- Pokupsko22 km · 1,820
- Vojnić22 km · 3,187
- Cetingrad24 km · 1,263
- Lasinja28 km · 1,266
- Petrinja30 km · 19,248
- Krnjak30 km · 1,244
All municipalities in Sisak-Moslavina County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Topusko?
Topusko has 2,041 residents (2025), ranking 337 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Topusko?
Topusko covers 198.7 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Topusko growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Topusko went from 2,694 to 2,041, a change of −24.2%.
Where is Topusko?
Topusko is in Sisak-Moslavina County. Latitude 45.293, longitude 15.972.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: what is the figure for Topusko?
In Topusko, “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence” stands at 57.1% (2021), ranking 10 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 25.9%.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Topusko?
In Topusko, “Pensioners per 1,000 residents” stands at 516 (2025), ranking 13 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 302.
Which municipalities border Topusko?
The nearest to Topusko are Gvozd (10 km), Glina (11 km), Pokupsko (22 km), Vojnić (22 km), Cetingrad (24 km).