Kaštela: population and statistics
Kaštela has a population of 40,345 (2025) across 57.6 km², or 700 people per km². It ranks 13 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 40,345 residents
- 57.6 km²
- 700 people/km²
Kaštela in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Kaštela ranks No. 2 by population.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 13.0 in Kaštela, compared with an average of 8.6 in Split-Dalmatia County and 8.4 nationally.
Population of Kaštela over time
Kaštela had 39,273 residents in 2015 and 40,345 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 37,897 |
| 2021 | 37,818 |
| 2022 | 38,192 |
| 2023 | 38,899 |
| 2024 | 39,618 |
| 2025 | 40,345 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,067 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Trogir, 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Kaštela
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 | Kaštela | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 41.9 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 505 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) | 16.2% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 39 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −0.2 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 38 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 90 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 106 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kaštela | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 20,659 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 13 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 547 | 676 | 604 | ranked 339 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 3.3% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 363 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 29.7% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 201 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 90.1 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 453 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 241 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 9 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 24.9 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 104 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 | Kaštela | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 5.2% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 371 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 87.2% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 10 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kaštela | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 482 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 12.8% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 418 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 300 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,965 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 257 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,652 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 178 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,748 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 173 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 477 | 488 | 456 | ranked 214 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 233 | 278 | 302 | ranked 517 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kaštela | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.1% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 160 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 49.1% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 165 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 7,007 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 25 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 177 | 282 | 150 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 53.7% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 291 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kaštela | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 623,708 | – | 9,381 | ranked 48 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 16.3 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 140 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 9.8% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 166 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 716,842 | – | 303,422 | ranked 37 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 135,583 | – | 45,455 | ranked 38 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 17.8 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ranked 122 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 5.3 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ranked 100 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 94.0% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ranked 52 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 13,463 | – | 4,527 | ranked 25 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 334 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 125 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 2.4% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 98 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.1% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 111 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Kaštela | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.92 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 182 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Kaštela | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 17 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 15 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 1,389 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 18 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 41 | 35 | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 5 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 3,467 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 11 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 86 | 76 | 72 | ranked 95 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 13.0 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 6 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 1,595 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 13 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 40 | 41 | 28 | ranked 47 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 21.7% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 88 of 545 |
Kaštela: 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
−0.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −1.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
17.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
11.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
241 in 2024, compared with 150 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,965 € in 2025, compared with 5,113 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,652 € in 2025, compared with 7,990 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,748 € in 2025, compared with 4,485 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
7,007 in 2024, compared with 5,765 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
472,249 in 2021, compared with 178,161 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
716,842 in 2025, compared with 572,670 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
135,583 in 2025, compared with 100,530 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
13,463 in 2025, compared with 12,408 in 2018
Where is Kaštela?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Trogir7.9 km · 12,862
- Seget9.2 km · 4,961
- Split9.2 km · 157,652
- Okrug11 km · 3,518
- Lećevica11 km · 467
- Prgomet12 km · 443
- Solin13 km · 26,175
- Klis15 km · 5,858
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kaštela?
Kaštela has 40,345 residents (2025), ranking 13 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Kaštela?
Kaštela covers 57.6 km², with a density of 700 people per km².
Is the population of Kaštela growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kaštela went from 39,273 to 40,345, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Kaštela?
Kaštela is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.548, longitude 16.338.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Kaštela?
In Kaštela, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 13.0 (2025/2026), ranking 6 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Dwellings completed in the year: what is the figure for Kaštela?
In Kaštela, “Dwellings completed in the year” stands at 241 (2024), ranking 9 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 4.
Which municipalities border Kaštela?
The nearest to Kaštela are Trogir (7.9 km), Seget (9.2 km), Split (9.2 km), Okrug (11 km), Lećevica (11 km).