Klis: population and statistics
Klis has a population of 5,858 (2025) across 24.1 km², or 243 people per km². It ranks 110 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,858 residents
- 24.1 km²
- 243 people/km²
Klis in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Klis ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 78.7% in Klis, compared with an average of 36.2% in Split-Dalmatia County and 33.9% nationally.
Population of Klis over time
Klis had 4,917 residents in 2015 and 5,858 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,190 |
| 2021 | 5,280 |
| 2022 | 5,499 |
| 2023 | 5,645 |
| 2024 | 5,688 |
| 2025 | 5,858 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,375 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Solin (26,175 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Klis
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 | Klis | 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) | 18.5% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 497 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) | −1.2 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 53 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 29.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 27 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 89 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Klis | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,292 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 154 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 630 | 676 | 604 | ranked 252 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 6.9% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 291 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 35.5% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 106 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 84.2 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 494 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 28 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 102 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 31.1 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 90 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.7% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 301 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Klis | 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) | 66.0% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 117 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klis | 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) | 13.1% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 406 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) | 8,523 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,693 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 173 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,079 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 94 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 497 | 488 | 456 | ranked 153 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 232 | 278 | 302 | ranked 518 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Klis | 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) | 50.2% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 138 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 435 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 241 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 76 | 282 | 150 | ranked 451 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 78.7% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 21 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Klis | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 21,769 | – | 9,381 | ranked 177 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 4.2 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 168 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.5% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 272 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 29,700 | – | 303,422 | ranked 130 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 4,717 | – | 45,455 | ranked 132 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 5.1 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ranked 134 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 6.3 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ranked 68 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 97.9% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ranked 10 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 641 | – | 4,527 | ranked 132 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 109 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 137 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.0% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 117 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.0% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 112 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Klis | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.79 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 246 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Klis | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 41 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 5 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 280 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 187 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 48 | 76 | 72 | ranked 469 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.4 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 252 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 170 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 112 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 29 | 41 | 28 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 19.7% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 119 of 545 |
Klis: 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
−1.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with 0.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
29.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 8.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
12.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
28 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,523 € in 2025, compared with 5,068 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,693 € in 2025, compared with 7,512 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,079 € in 2025, compared with 4,796 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
435 in 2024, compared with 267 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
20,845 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
29,700 in 2025, compared with 15,572 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
4,717 in 2025, compared with 2,931 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
641 in 2025, compared with 390 in 2018
Where is Klis?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Solin4.3 km · 26,175
- Dugopolje6.6 km · 4,112
- Split8.8 km · 157,652
- Dicmo9.9 km · 2,997
- Podstrana11 km · 12,249
- Muć13 km · 3,435
- Kaštela15 km · 40,345
- Lećevica16 km · 467
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klis?
Klis has 5,858 residents (2025), ranking 110 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Klis?
Klis covers 24.1 km², with a density of 243 people per km².
Is the population of Klis growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Klis went from 4,917 to 5,858, a change of +19.1%.
Where is Klis?
Klis is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.567, longitude 16.517.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Klis?
In Klis, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 78.7% (2021), ranking 21 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Klis?
In Klis, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 0 (2025/2026), ranking 494 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Which municipalities border Klis?
The nearest to Klis are Solin (4.3 km), Dugopolje (6.6 km), Split (8.8 km), Dicmo (9.9 km), Podstrana (11 km).