Dicmo: population and statistics
Dicmo has a population of 2,997 (2025) across 69.0 km², or 43.4 people per km². It ranks 239 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,997 residents
- 69.0 km²
- 43 people/km²
Dicmo in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Dicmo ranks No. 27 by population.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: 6 in Dicmo, compared with an average of 76 in Split-Dalmatia County and 75 nationally.
Average age of residents: 41.5 years in Dicmo, compared with an average of 43.6 years in Split-Dalmatia County and 44.3 years nationally.
Population of Dicmo over time
Dicmo had 2,716 residents in 2015 and 2,997 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,801 |
| 2021 | 2,837 |
| 2022 | 2,899 |
| 2023 | 2,901 |
| 2024 | 2,976 |
| 2025 | 2,997 |
Did you know?
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average age of residents”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,664 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dugopolje, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sinj (23,648 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Dicmo
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 | Dicmo | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 41.5 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 515 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.1% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 480 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 16.1% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 45 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.3 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 26 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −0.3 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 424 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dicmo | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,584 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 309 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 565 | 676 | 604 | ranked 315 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.7% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 392 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 40.5% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 50 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 88.4 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 467 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 16 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 139 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 15.8 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 145 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.2% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 341 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dicmo | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.0% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 454 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 38.9% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 214 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dicmo | 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) | 19.5% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 272 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.3% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 153 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,564 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 323 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,029 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 442 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,122 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 85 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 507 | 488 | 456 | ranked 129 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 245 | 278 | 302 | ranked 501 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dicmo | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.0% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 126 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.2% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 271 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 397 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 255 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 133 | 282 | 150 | ranked 303 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 68.6% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 123 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dicmo | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 9,495 | – | 9,381 | ranked 211 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 3.3 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 180 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 9.5% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 168 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Dicmo | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.10 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 97 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Dicmo | 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) | 97 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 253 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 32 | 41 | 35 | ranked 326 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 18 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 532 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 6 | 76 | 72 | ranked 537 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.0 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 287 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 106 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 181 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 35 | 41 | 28 | ranked 112 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.2% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 368 of 545 |
Dicmo: 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
1.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −0.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
7.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 3.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−0.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
16 in 2024, compared with 8 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,564 € in 2025, compared with 4,524 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,029 € in 2025, compared with 6,318 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,122 € in 2025, compared with 4,732 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
397 in 2024, compared with 291 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
8,343 in 2021, compared with 4,686 in 2016
Where is Dicmo?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Dugopolje6.1 km · 4,112
- Muć7.2 km · 3,435
- Sinj8.1 km · 23,648
- Klis9.9 km · 5,858
- Trilj10.0 km · 8,187
- Otok13 km · 5,143
- Hrvace14 km · 2,999
- Solin14 km · 26,175
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dicmo?
Dicmo has 2,997 residents (2025), ranking 239 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Dicmo?
Dicmo covers 69.0 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Dicmo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dicmo went from 2,716 to 2,997, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Dicmo?
Dicmo is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.635, longitude 16.595.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Dicmo?
In Dicmo, “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents” stands at 6 (2025/2026), ranking 537 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 72.
Average age of residents: what is the figure for Dicmo?
In Dicmo, “Average age of residents” stands at 41.5 years (2021), ranking 515 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 44.8 years.
Which municipalities border Dicmo?
The nearest to Dicmo are Dugopolje (6.1 km), Muć (7.2 km), Sinj (8.1 km), Klis (9.9 km), Trilj (10.0 km).