Imotski: population and statistics
Imotski has a population of 9,262 (2025) across 11.4 km², or 814 people per km². It ranks 69 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,262 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 814 people/km²
Imotski in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Imotski ranks No. 9 by population.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: 3.51 in Imotski, compared with an average of 2.78 in Split-Dalmatia County and 2.70 nationally.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: 4.7 ‰ in Imotski, compared with an average of −2.5 ‰ in Split-Dalmatia County and −4.9 ‰ nationally.
Population of Imotski over time
Imotski had 10,286 residents in 2015 and 9,262 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,212 |
| 2021 | 9,119 |
| 2022 | 9,129 |
| 2023 | 9,094 |
| 2024 | 9,174 |
| 2025 | 9,262 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Average household size in occupied dwellings”.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,594 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zmijavci, 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Imotski
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 | Imotski | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 40.0 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 534 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 17.4% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 519 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 17.6% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 17 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 4.7 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 6 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 231 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 182 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Imotski | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,743 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 138 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 409 | 676 | 604 | ranked 513 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 3.2% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 367 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 26.9% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 247 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 104.1 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 210 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.2 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 488 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.8% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 131 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Imotski | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 8.8% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 319 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 53.1% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 153 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Imotski | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 478 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 10.1% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 471 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) | 7,498 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 333 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,370 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 389 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,227 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 66 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 471 | 488 | 456 | ranked 229 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 258 | 278 | 302 | ranked 468 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Imotski | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 12.6% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 36 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.2% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 337 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 2,581 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 69 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 281 | 282 | 150 | ranked 93 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 32.3% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 445 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Imotski | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 27,933 | – | 9,381 | ranked 168 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 3.0 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 187 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 11.0% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 145 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Imotski | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.51 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 9 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Imotski | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 461 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 53 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 50 | 41 | 35 | ranked 48 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 7 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 46 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 846 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 54 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 91 | 76 | 72 | ranked 66 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.6 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 165 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 437 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 45 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 47 | 41 | 28 | ranked 16 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 21.9% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 84 of 545 |
Imotski: 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
4.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with 0.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
5.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 2.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
6.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 4.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 4 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,498 € in 2025, compared with 4,525 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,370 € in 2025, compared with 6,694 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,227 € in 2025, compared with 4,802 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
2,581 in 2024, compared with 2,875 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
23,381 in 2021, compared with 5,083 in 2012
Where is Imotski?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Zmijavci4.4 km · 1,667
- Podbablje4.9 km · 3,940
- Proložac5.6 km · 3,059
- Runovići7.4 km · 1,872
- Lokvičići14 km · 627
- Zagvozd14 km · 937
- Lovreć18 km · 1,367
- Cista Provo22 km · 1,712
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Imotski?
Imotski has 9,262 residents (2025), ranking 69 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Imotski?
Imotski covers 11.4 km², with a density of 814 people per km².
Is the population of Imotski growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Imotski went from 10,286 to 9,262, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Imotski?
Imotski is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.450, longitude 17.217.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Imotski?
In Imotski, “Average household size in occupied dwellings” stands at 3.51 (2021), ranking 9 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 2.75.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Imotski?
In Imotski, “Natural change per 1,000 residents” stands at 4.7 ‰ (2024), ranking 6 of 546 municipalities; the national median is −6.8 ‰.
Which municipalities border Imotski?
The nearest to Imotski are Zmijavci (4.4 km), Podbablje (4.9 km), Proložac (5.6 km), Runovići (7.4 km), Lokvičići (14 km).