Dugopolje: population and statistics
Dugopolje has a population of 4,112 (2025) across 37.7 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 177 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,112 residents
- 37.7 km²
- 109 people/km²
Dugopolje in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Dugopolje ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 14.7% in Dugopolje, compared with an average of 21.7% in Split-Dalmatia County and 22.4% nationally.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: 847 in Dugopolje, compared with an average of 282 in Split-Dalmatia County and 326 nationally.
Population of Dugopolje over time
Dugopolje had 3,698 residents in 2015 and 4,112 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,705 |
| 2021 | 3,741 |
| 2022 | 3,787 |
| 2023 | 3,836 |
| 2024 | 4,022 |
| 2025 | 4,112 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Share of children aged 0 to 14”.
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents”.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,280 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Dicmo, 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Dugopolje
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 | Dugopolje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 39.6 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 537 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 14.7% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 542 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 18.5% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 9 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.0 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 29 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 98 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 76 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dugopolje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,661 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 295 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 444 | 676 | 604 | ranked 485 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.9% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 487 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.0% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 345 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 85.9 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 485 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 18.2 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 131 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.6% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 174 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dugopolje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.3% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 69.0% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 102 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dugopolje | 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) | 15.2% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 349 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.8% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 169 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,382 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,945 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 283 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,994 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 113 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 544 | 488 | 456 | ranked 62 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 223 | 278 | 302 | ranked 525 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dugopolje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.8% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 172 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 52.7% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 69 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 3,408 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 56 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 847 | 282 | 150 | ranked 1 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 58.2% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 242 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dugopolje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 65,095 | – | 9,381 | ranked 132 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 17.5 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 137 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 7.2% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 236 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Dugopolje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.97 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 151 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Dugopolje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 222 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 119 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 54 | 41 | 35 | ranked 30 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 470 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 100 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 114 | 76 | 72 | ranked 11 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.6 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 49 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 138 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 140 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 34 | 41 | 28 | ranked 127 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 15.0% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 225 of 545 |
Dugopolje: 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
1.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with 1.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
16.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 9.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
13.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,382 € in 2025, compared with 5,128 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,945 € in 2025, compared with 7,855 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,994 € in 2025, compared with 4,710 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
3,408 in 2024, compared with 2,140 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
9,743 in 2021, compared with 34,272 in 2016
Where is Dugopolje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Dicmo6.1 km · 2,997
- Klis6.6 km · 5,858
- Solin9.9 km · 26,175
- Trilj10 km · 8,187
- Podstrana11 km · 12,249
- Muć12 km · 3,435
- Sinj14 km · 23,648
- Split15 km · 157,652
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dugopolje?
Dugopolje has 4,112 residents (2025), ranking 177 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Dugopolje?
Dugopolje covers 37.7 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Dugopolje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dugopolje went from 3,698 to 4,112, a change of +11.2%.
Where is Dugopolje?
Dugopolje is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.580, longitude 16.597.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Dugopolje?
In Dugopolje, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 14.7% (2021), ranking 542 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 22.9%.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Dugopolje?
In Dugopolje, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents” stands at 847 (2024), ranking 1 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 150.
Which municipalities border Dugopolje?
The nearest to Dugopolje are Dicmo (6.1 km), Klis (6.6 km), Solin (9.9 km), Trilj (10 km), Podstrana (11 km).