Gradac: population and statistics
Gradac has a population of 2,425 (2025) across 12.6 km², or 192 people per km². It ranks 293 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,425 residents
- 12.6 km²
- 192 people/km²
Gradac in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Gradac ranks No. 29 by population.
Average annual net pay per employee: 7,063 € in Gradac, compared with an average of 11,451 € in Split-Dalmatia County and 12,677 € nationally.
Tourist nights per resident in the year: 389.8 in Gradac, compared with an average of 44.1 in Split-Dalmatia County and 27.6 nationally.
Population of Gradac over time
Gradac had 2,905 residents in 2015 and 2,425 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,417 |
| 2021 | 2,404 |
| 2022 | 2,360 |
| 2023 | 2,392 |
| 2024 | 2,404 |
| 2025 | 2,425 |
Did you know?
- “Average annual net pay per employee”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Tourist nights per resident in the year”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,765 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ploče (7,806 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Gradac
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 | Gradac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 49.6 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 42 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 31.8% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 33 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 10.3% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 507 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −14.1 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 477 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 65 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 60 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gradac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 4,289 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 114 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,786 | 676 | 604 | ranked 24 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 5.2% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 324 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) | 95.3 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 364 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 33 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 89 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 42.4 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 62 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 | Gradac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.7% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 384 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 79.2% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 36 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gradac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 397 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 4.7% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 541 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) | 6,848 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 432 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 7,063 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 545 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,630 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 210 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 505 | 488 | 456 | ranked 135 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 353 | 278 | 302 | ranked 125 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gradac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.3% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 35.4% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 500 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 254 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 343 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 106 | 282 | 150 | ranked 367 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 28.1% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 468 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gradac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 965,413 | – | 9,381 | ranked 29 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 389.8 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 11 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 34.1% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 10 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 796,024 | – | 303,422 | ranked 35 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 133,359 | – | 45,455 | ranked 40 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 328.3 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ranked 15 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 6.0 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ranked 78 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 94.3% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ranked 48 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 10,650 | – | 4,527 | ranked 41 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4,392 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 14 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 15.6% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 35 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 10.7% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 59 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Gradac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.36 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 492 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Gradac | 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) | 64 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 330 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 26 | 41 | 35 | ranked 387 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 92 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 429 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 38 | 76 | 72 | ranked 499 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.5 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 466 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 74 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 247 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 31 | 41 | 28 | ranked 183 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 25.9% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 32 of 545 |
Gradac: 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
−14.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
21.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
16.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
33 in 2024, compared with 6 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,848 € in 2025, compared with 4,318 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
7,063 € in 2025, compared with 4,786 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,630 € in 2025, compared with 4,555 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
254 in 2024, compared with 216 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
688,964 in 2021, compared with 812,791 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
796,024 in 2025, compared with 962,566 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
133,359 in 2025, compared with 148,325 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
10,650 in 2025, compared with 13,970 in 2018
Where is Gradac?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Ploče9.8 km · 7,806
- Vrgorac11 km · 5,742
- Pojezerje11 km · 884
- Trpanj12 km · 661
- Orebić20 km · 3,878
- Opuzen21 km · 2,870
- Sućuraj21 km · 455
- Janjina21 km · 566
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gradac?
Gradac has 2,425 residents (2025), ranking 293 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Gradac?
Gradac covers 12.6 km², with a density of 192 people per km².
Is the population of Gradac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gradac went from 2,905 to 2,425, a change of −16.5%.
Where is Gradac?
Gradac is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.106, longitude 17.341.
Average annual net pay per employee: what is the figure for Gradac?
In Gradac, “Average annual net pay per employee” stands at 7,063 € (2025), ranking 545 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 11,010 €.
Tourist nights per resident in the year: what is the figure for Gradac?
In Gradac, “Tourist nights per resident in the year” stands at 389.8 (2019), ranking 11 of 422 municipalities; the national median is 1.6.
Which municipalities border Gradac?
The nearest to Gradac are Ploče (9.8 km), Vrgorac (11 km), Pojezerje (11 km), Trpanj (12 km), Orebić (20 km).