Lokvičići: population and statistics
Lokvičići has a population of 627 (2025) across 28.5 km², or 22.0 people per km². It ranks 543 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 627 residents
- 28.5 km²
- 22 people/km²
Lokvičići in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Lokvičići ranks No. 51 by population.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 0.0 in Lokvičići, compared with an average of 22.4 in Split-Dalmatia County and 19.1 nationally.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 1.5 in Lokvičići, compared with an average of 8.6 in Split-Dalmatia County and 8.4 nationally.
Population of Lokvičići over time
Lokvičići had 731 residents in 2015 and 627 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 673 |
| 2021 | 667 |
| 2022 | 638 |
| 2023 | 634 |
| 2024 | 620 |
| 2025 | 627 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,992 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lovreć (1,367 residents), 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Lokvičići
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 | Lokvičići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.9 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 187 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 25.8% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 144 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.0% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 433 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −27.4 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 541 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 85 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lokvičići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 574 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 529 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 861 | 676 | 604 | ranked 135 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 14.1% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 208 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 48.6% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 22 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 93.8 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 393 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.0 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 541 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 95.8% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 463 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lokvičići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 481 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 16.4% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 454 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lokvičići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 6.0% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 273 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 12.4% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 423 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 14.5% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 65 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,161 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 501 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,565 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 349 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,235 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 477 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 418 | 488 | 456 | ranked 391 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 270 | 278 | 302 | ranked 425 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lokvičići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.9% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 255 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 39.9% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 434 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 76 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 504 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 123 | 282 | 150 | ranked 331 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 68.4% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 130 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lokvičići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 18.4% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 74 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Lokvičići | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.13 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 84 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Lokvičići | 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) | 1 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 12 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 535 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 19 | 76 | 72 | ranked 531 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 1.5 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 531 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 5 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 534 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 8 | 41 | 28 | ranked 530 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.9% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 381 of 545 |
Lokvičići: 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
−27.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −21.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
19.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −12.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
12.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with 8.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,161 € in 2025, compared with 3,705 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,565 € in 2025, compared with 6,924 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,235 € in 2025, compared with 3,535 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
76 in 2024, compared with 19 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2016, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Lokvičići?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Lovreć4.8 km · 1,367
- Proložac8.2 km · 3,059
- Cista Provo8.9 km · 1,712
- Zagvozd11 km · 937
- Podbablje13 km · 3,940
- Šestanovac13 km · 1,621
- Imotski14 km · 9,262
- Zmijavci15 km · 1,667
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lokvičići?
Lokvičići has 627 residents (2025), ranking 543 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Lokvičići?
Lokvičići covers 28.5 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Lokvičići growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lokvičići went from 731 to 627, a change of −14.2%.
Where is Lokvičići?
Lokvičići is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.500, longitude 17.060.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Lokvičići?
In Lokvičići, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 0.0 (2024), ranking 541 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Lokvičići?
In Lokvičići, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 1.5 (2025/2026), ranking 531 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Which municipalities border Lokvičići?
The nearest to Lokvičići are Lovreć (4.8 km), Proložac (8.2 km), Cista Provo (8.9 km), Zagvozd (11 km), Podbablje (13 km).