Baška Voda: population and statistics
Baška Voda has a population of 2,745 (2025) across 25.7 km², or 107 people per km². It ranks 257 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,745 residents
- 25.7 km²
- 107 people/km²
Baška Voda in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Baška Voda ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 4.5% in Baška Voda, compared with an average of 11.6% in Split-Dalmatia County and 17.4% nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: 95.4% in Baška Voda, compared with an average of 77.3% in Split-Dalmatia County and 52.8% nationally.
Population of Baška Voda over time
Baška Voda had 2,794 residents in 2015 and 2,745 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,601 |
| 2021 | 2,562 |
| 2022 | 2,528 |
| 2023 | 2,596 |
| 2024 | 2,643 |
| 2025 | 2,745 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”.
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,599 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Brela, 2.1 km away.
All indicators for Baška Voda
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 | Baška Voda | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.8 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 192 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 26.4% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 126 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.6% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 388 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −4.5 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 170 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 41.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 9 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 28.1 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 13 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baška Voda | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 4,139 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 120 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,598 | 676 | 604 | ranked 35 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 25.8% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 95 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 18.4% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 453 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 95.4 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 359 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 29 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 98 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 46.2 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 52 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Baška Voda | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.9% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 377 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 95.4% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baška Voda | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 461 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 4.5% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 543 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 3.7% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 525 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,058 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 245 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 7,881 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 537 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,118 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 329 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 609 | 488 | 456 | ranked 26 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 273 | 278 | 302 | ranked 414 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baška Voda | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.9% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 255 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.3% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 464 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 230 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 176 | 282 | 150 | ranked 230 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 36.5% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 422 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Baška Voda | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,060,528 | – | 9,381 | ranked 26 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 402.2 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 10 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 35.1% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 9 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 939,760 | – | 303,422 | ranked 29 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 162,214 | – | 45,455 | ranked 32 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 342.4 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ranked 12 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 5.8 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ranked 84 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 93.1% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ranked 61 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 12,465 | – | 4,527 | ranked 28 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4,541 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 13 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 13.9% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 43 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.2% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 109 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Baška Voda | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.59 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 378 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Baška Voda | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 63 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 333 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 23 | 41 | 35 | ranked 415 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 134 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 348 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 49 | 76 | 72 | ranked 464 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.8 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 307 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 109 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 177 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 40 | 41 | 28 | ranked 47 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 24.3% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 54 of 545 |
Baška Voda: 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
−4.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −13.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
41.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 7.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
28.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 6.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
29 in 2024, compared with 46 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,058 € in 2025, compared with 5,359 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
7,881 € in 2025, compared with 5,466 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,118 € in 2025, compared with 4,175 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
464 in 2024, compared with 385 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
817,151 in 2021, compared with 932,302 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
939,760 in 2025, compared with 1,065,147 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
162,214 in 2025, compared with 159,637 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
12,465 in 2025, compared with 15,787 in 2018
Where is Baška Voda?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Brela2.1 km · 1,750
- Makarska9.2 km · 14,408
- Zadvarje9.5 km · 293
- Zagvozd9.7 km · 937
- Selca10 km · 1,616
- Šestanovac11 km · 1,621
- Tučepi13 km · 1,900
- Cista Provo16 km · 1,712
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baška Voda?
Baška Voda has 2,745 residents (2025), ranking 257 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Baška Voda?
Baška Voda covers 25.7 km², with a density of 107 people per km².
Is the population of Baška Voda growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Baška Voda went from 2,794 to 2,745, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Baška Voda?
Baška Voda is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.357, longitude 16.949.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Baška Voda?
In Baška Voda, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 4.5% (2021), ranking 543 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: what is the figure for Baška Voda?
In Baška Voda, “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning” stands at 95.4% (2021), ranking 1 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 31.3%.
Which municipalities border Baška Voda?
The nearest to Baška Voda are Brela (2.1 km), Makarska (9.2 km), Zadvarje (9.5 km), Zagvozd (9.7 km), Selca (10 km).