Lećevica: population and statistics
Lećevica has a population of 467 (2025) across 27.0 km², or 17.3 people per km². It ranks 548 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 467 residents
- 27.0 km²
- 17 people/km²
Lećevica in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Lećevica ranks No. 52 by population.
Average age of residents: 50.9 years in Lećevica, compared with an average of 43.6 years in Split-Dalmatia County and 44.3 years nationally.
Unemployment rate: 11.1% in Lećevica, compared with an average of 6.6% in Split-Dalmatia County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Lećevica over time
Lećevica had 503 residents in 2015 and 467 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 495 |
| 2021 | 492 |
| 2022 | 488 |
| 2023 | 478 |
| 2024 | 476 |
| 2025 | 467 |
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All indicators for Lećevica
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 | Lećevica | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 50.9 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ||
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 35.2% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 10.3% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −25.2 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ||
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ||
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Lećevica | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 784 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ||
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,584 | 676 | 604 | ||
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 26.7% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ||
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 41.6% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ||
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 75.2 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ||
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ||
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.3 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ||
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.5% | 99.8% | 99.0% |
Energy
| Indicator | Lećevica | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 0.9% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 30.5% | 77.3% | 31.3% |
Economy
| Indicator | Lećevica | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.8% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ||
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 14.4% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ||
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.0% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ||
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,772 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ||
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,633 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ||
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,739 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ||
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 422 | 488 | 456 | ||
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 441 | 278 | 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lećevica | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 11.1% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ||
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 36.0% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ||
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 15 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ||
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 32 | 282 | 150 | ||
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 61.9% | 36.2% | 55.5% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lećevica | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 3,213 | – | 9,381 | ||
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 6.5 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ||
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.2% | 12.6% | 6.5% |
Society
| Indicator | Lećevica | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.19 | 2.78 | 2.75 |
Education
| Indicator | Lećevica | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 252 | 1,794 | ||
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ||
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 41 | 35 | ||
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 188 | 1,925 | ||
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 16 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ||
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 76 | 72 | ||
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 1.2 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ||
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 17 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ||
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 36 | 41 | 28 | ||
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 7.7% | 25.7% | 13.0% |
Lećevica: 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
−25.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−4.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −47.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,772 € in 2025, compared with 4,962 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,633 € in 2025, compared with 6,885 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,739 € in 2025, compared with 4,375 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
15 in 2024, compared with 43 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
3,222 in 2021, compared with 651 in 2016
Where is Lećevica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Prgomet10 km · 443
- Kaštela11 km · 40,345
- Primorski Dolac14 km · 657
- Muć15 km · 3,435
- Klis16 km · 5,858
- Unešić16 km · 1,197
- Trogir17 km · 12,862
- Split17 km · 157,652
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lećevica?
Lećevica has 467 residents (2025), ranking 548 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Lećevica?
Lećevica covers 27.0 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Lećevica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lećevica went from 503 to 467, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Lećevica?
Lećevica is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.649, longitude 16.349.
Which municipalities border Lećevica?
The nearest to Lećevica are Prgomet (10 km), Kaštela (11 km), Primorski Dolac (14 km), Muć (15 km), Klis (16 km).