Lovreć: population and statistics
Lovreć has a population of 1,367 (2025) across 31.5 km², or 43.4 people per km². It ranks 444 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,367 residents
- 31.5 km²
- 43 people/km²
Lovreć in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Lovreć ranks No. 45 by population.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 2.0 in Lovreć, compared with an average of 8.6 in Split-Dalmatia County and 8.4 nationally.
Share of employed residents in construction: 17.9% in Lovreć, compared with an average of 7.9% in Split-Dalmatia County and 7.7% nationally.
Population of Lovreć over time
Lovreć had 1,476 residents in 2015 and 1,367 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,410 |
| 2021 | 1,403 |
| 2022 | 1,383 |
| 2023 | 1,371 |
| 2024 | 1,385 |
| 2025 | 1,367 |
Did you know?
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,412 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Cista Provo, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Proložac (3,059 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Lovreć
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 | Lovreć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 47.1 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 115 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 29.0% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 83 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 10.9% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 490 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −14.4 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 482 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 364 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 166 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lovreć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,238 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 379 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 883 | 676 | 604 | ranked 126 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 24.2% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 104 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 34.2% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 121 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 106.6 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 180 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) | 3.6 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 416 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.9% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 420 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lovreć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.4% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 479 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 23.6% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 353 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lovreć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.7% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 372 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 8.4% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 507 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 17.9% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 26 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,794 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,070 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 260 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,589 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 428 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 440 | 488 | 456 | ranked 319 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 287 | 278 | 302 | ranked 347 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lovreć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.8% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 137 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 40.8% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 411 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 200 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 389 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 144 | 282 | 150 | ranked 286 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 56.0% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 267 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lovreć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 3,044 | – | 9,381 | ranked 258 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 2.2 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 200 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 11.0% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 145 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Lovreć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.76 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 263 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Lovreć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 41 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 406 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 30 | 41 | 35 | ranked 342 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 79 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 452 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 58 | 76 | 72 | ranked 429 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 2.0 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 522 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 35 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 414 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 26 | 41 | 28 | ranked 298 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 12.7% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 277 of 545 |
Lovreć: 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
−14.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −13.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−2.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
7.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 6.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,794 € in 2025, compared with 4,808 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,070 € in 2025, compared with 7,333 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,589 € in 2025, compared with 3,312 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
200 in 2024, compared with 222 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
3,824 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Lovreć?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Cista Provo4.0 km · 1,712
- Lokvičići4.8 km · 627
- Šestanovac9.1 km · 1,621
- Zadvarje12 km · 293
- Zagvozd12 km · 937
- Proložac13 km · 3,059
- Brela16 km · 1,750
- Baška Voda16 km · 2,745
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lovreć?
Lovreć has 1,367 residents (2025), ranking 444 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Lovreć?
Lovreć covers 31.5 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Lovreć growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lovreć went from 1,476 to 1,367, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Lovreć?
Lovreć is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.500, longitude 17.000.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Lovreć?
In Lovreć, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 2.0 (2025/2026), ranking 522 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Lovreć?
In Lovreć, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 17.9% (2021), ranking 26 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Which municipalities border Lovreć?
The nearest to Lovreć are Cista Provo (4.0 km), Lokvičići (4.8 km), Šestanovac (9.1 km), Zadvarje (12 km), Zagvozd (12 km).