Komiža: population and statistics
Komiža has a population of 1,481 (2025) across 19.6 km², or 75.6 people per km². It ranks 428 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,481 residents
- 19.6 km²
- 76 people/km²
Komiža in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Komiža ranks No. 44 by population.
Share of nights by foreign tourists: 56.0% in Komiža, compared with an average of 91.9% in Split-Dalmatia County and 91.6% nationally.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: 74.2 m² in Komiža, compared with an average of 82.7 m² in Split-Dalmatia County and 92.6 m² nationally.
Population of Komiža over time
Komiža had 1,477 residents in 2015 and 1,481 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,392 |
| 2021 | 1,386 |
| 2022 | 1,410 |
| 2023 | 1,427 |
| 2024 | 1,437 |
| 2025 | 1,481 |
Did you know?
- “Share of nights by foreign tourists”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,745 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Vis, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hvar (4,219 residents), 32 km away.
All indicators for Komiža
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 | Komiža | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 49.3 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 46 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 29.7% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 66 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 9.7% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 524 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −11.1 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 426 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 39.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 10 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 37 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Komiža | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,873 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 270 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,344 | 676 | 604 | ranked 56 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 35.4% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 38 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 17.7% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 470 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 74.2 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 540 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 9 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 184 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 19.5 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 120 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 | Komiža | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.1% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 449 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 71.9% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 87 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Komiža | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 12.7% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 135 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 9.3% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 487 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 3.8% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 522 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,797 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 8,810 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 522 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,426 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 263 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 525 | 488 | 456 | ranked 94 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 438 | 278 | 302 | ranked 39 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Komiža | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.1% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 303 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 46.3% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 253 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 346 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 176 | 282 | 150 | ranked 230 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 19.0% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 511 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Komiža | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 107,440 | – | 9,381 | ranked 112 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 78.3 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 82 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 26.2% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 24 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 99,873 | – | 303,422 | ranked 108 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 17,261 | – | 45,455 | ranked 103 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 67.4 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ranked 86 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 5.8 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ranked 84 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 56.0% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ranked 143 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 1,633 | – | 4,527 | ranked 111 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1,103 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 91 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 18.4% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 25 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.0% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 112 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Komiža | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.17 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 532 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Komiža | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 32 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 429 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 22 | 41 | 35 | ranked 423 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 60 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 483 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 41 | 76 | 72 | ranked 492 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 2.7 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 497 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 37 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 406 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 25 | 41 | 28 | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 19.9% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 116 of 545 |
Komiža: 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
−11.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −17.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
39.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
20.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
9 in 2024, compared with 6 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,797 € in 2025, compared with 6,038 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
8,810 € in 2025, compared with 6,139 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,426 € in 2025, compared with 4,224 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
253 in 2024, compared with 263 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
92,952 in 2021, compared with 81,840 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
99,873 in 2025, compared with 106,431 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
17,261 in 2025, compared with 18,946 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
1,633 in 2025, compared with 2,219 in 2018
Where is Komiža?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Vis7.9 km · 2,121
- Hvar32 km · 4,219
- Šolta41 km · 2,118
- Milna43 km · 1,053
- Stari Grad44 km · 3,037
- Sutivan49 km · 1,070
- Nerežišća51 km · 927
- Okrug52 km · 3,518
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Komiža?
Komiža has 1,481 residents (2025), ranking 428 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Komiža?
Komiža covers 19.6 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Komiža growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Komiža went from 1,477 to 1,481, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Komiža?
Komiža is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.044, longitude 16.089.
Share of nights by foreign tourists: what is the figure for Komiža?
In Komiža, “Share of nights by foreign tourists” stands at 56.0% (2025), ranking 143 of 143 municipalities; the national median is 92.2%.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: what is the figure for Komiža?
In Komiža, “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling” stands at 74.2 m² (2021), ranking 540 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 100.4 m².
Which municipalities border Komiža?
The nearest to Komiža are Vis (7.9 km), Hvar (32 km), Šolta (41 km), Milna (43 km), Stari Grad (44 km).