Dugi Rat: population and statistics
Dugi Rat has a population of 6,876 (2025) across 11.0 km², or 625 people per km². It ranks 95 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,876 residents
- 11.0 km²
- 625 people/km²
Dugi Rat in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Dugi Rat ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: 84.2% in Dugi Rat, compared with an average of 77.3% in Split-Dalmatia County and 52.8% nationally.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 1.1% in Dugi Rat, compared with an average of 1.9% in Split-Dalmatia County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Dugi Rat over time
Dugi Rat had 7,037 residents in 2015 and 6,876 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,893 |
| 2021 | 6,871 |
| 2022 | 6,848 |
| 2023 | 6,889 |
| 2024 | 6,834 |
| 2025 | 6,876 |
Did you know?
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,541 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Podstrana (12,249 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Dugi Rat
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 | Dugi Rat | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.3 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 491 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.8% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 452 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.6% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 82 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −2.2 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 260 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 134 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dugi Rat | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 4,469 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 108 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 650 | 676 | 604 | ranked 241 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 4.8% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 331 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 27.4% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 234 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 90.3 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 447 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 22 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 116 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 17.1 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 139 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.9% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 98 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dugi Rat | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.4% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 392 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 84.2% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 16 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dugi Rat | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 512 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 13.5% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 394 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.9% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 401 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,716 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 164 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,657 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 331 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,529 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 233 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 512 | 488 | 456 | ranked 115 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 254 | 278 | 302 | ranked 479 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dugi Rat | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.7% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.3% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 102 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,113 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 133 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 163 | 282 | 150 | ranked 247 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 58.6% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 237 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dugi Rat | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 407,538 | – | 9,381 | ranked 64 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 58.8 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 101 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 15.2% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 102 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 452,033 | – | 303,422 | ranked 60 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 69,313 | – | 45,455 | ranked 64 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 65.7 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ranked 89 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 6.5 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ranked 58 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 95.7% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ranked 32 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 7,746 | – | 4,527 | ranked 55 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1,127 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 89 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 4.4% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 84 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 5.3% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 79 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Dugi Rat | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.99 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 143 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Dugi Rat | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 4 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 323 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 80 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 47 | 41 | 35 | ranked 68 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 464 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 102 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 67 | 76 | 72 | ranked 331 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.9 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 38 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 250 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 85 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 36 | 41 | 28 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 21.4% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 93 of 545 |
Dugi Rat: 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
−2.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
3.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
8.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
22 in 2024, compared with 16 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,716 € in 2025, compared with 5,285 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,657 € in 2025, compared with 7,510 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,529 € in 2025, compared with 4,539 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,113 in 2024, compared with 291 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
348,111 in 2021, compared with 225,629 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
452,033 in 2025, compared with 396,035 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
69,313 in 2025, compared with 60,084 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
7,746 in 2025, compared with 8,689 in 2018
Where is Dugi Rat?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Podstrana6.1 km · 12,249
- Postira7.9 km · 1,565
- Supetar9.6 km · 4,708
- Omiš9.9 km · 14,390
- Pučišća13 km · 1,845
- Nerežišća14 km · 927
- Sutivan14 km · 1,070
- Solin15 km · 26,175
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dugi Rat?
Dugi Rat has 6,876 residents (2025), ranking 95 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Dugi Rat?
Dugi Rat covers 11.0 km², with a density of 625 people per km².
Is the population of Dugi Rat growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dugi Rat went from 7,037 to 6,876, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Dugi Rat?
Dugi Rat is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.446, longitude 16.639.
Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning: what is the figure for Dugi Rat?
In Dugi Rat, “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning” stands at 84.2% (2021), ranking 16 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 31.3%.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Dugi Rat?
In Dugi Rat, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 1.1% (2021), ranking 512 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Which municipalities border Dugi Rat?
The nearest to Dugi Rat are Podstrana (6.1 km), Postira (7.9 km), Supetar (9.6 km), Omiš (9.9 km), Pučišća (13 km).