Marina: population and statistics
Marina has a population of 4,353 (2025) across 11.1 km², or 392 people per km². It ranks 165 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,353 residents
- 11.1 km²
- 392 people/km²
Marina in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Marina ranks No. 17 by population.
Average nights per arrival: 7.6 in Marina, compared with an average of 4.7 in Split-Dalmatia County and 5.1 nationally.
Population of Marina over time
Marina had 4,516 residents in 2015 and 4,353 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,304 |
| 2021 | 4,269 |
| 2022 | 4,251 |
| 2023 | 4,256 |
| 2024 | 4,371 |
| 2025 | 4,353 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Average nights per arrival”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,555 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Okrug, 9.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Trogir (12,862 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Marina
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 | Marina | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 47.7 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 95 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 30.1% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 59 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.3% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 320 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −11.9 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 436 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 165 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 163 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marina | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 6,242 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 68 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,461 | 676 | 604 | ranked 43 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 16.7% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 175 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 43.5% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 42 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 86.2 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 482 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 109 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 32 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 59.9 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 38 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.2% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 242 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Marina | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.5% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 472 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 69.3% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 101 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marina | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.9% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 318 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 12.7% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 419 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.3% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 373 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,372 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,036 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 440 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,833 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 149 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 420 | 488 | 456 | ranked 381 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 361 | 278 | 302 | ranked 111 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marina | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.9% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 207 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 39.7% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 436 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 458 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 234 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 105 | 282 | 150 | ranked 371 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 56.2% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 264 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Marina | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 349,280 | – | 9,381 | ranked 68 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 81.0 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 78 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 17.9% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 80 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 344,287 | – | 303,422 | ranked 68 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 45,144 | – | 45,455 | ranked 73 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 79.1 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ranked 77 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 7.6 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ranked 13 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 96.0% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ranked 29 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 7,027 | – | 4,527 | ranked 61 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1,614 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 65 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 1.1% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 105 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.0% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 112 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Marina | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.48 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 429 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Marina | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 5 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 51 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 143 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 33 | 41 | 35 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 6 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 292 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 67 | 76 | 72 | ranked 331 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.7 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 398 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 92 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 211 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 21 | 41 | 28 | ranked 395 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 14.3% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 238 of 545 |
Marina: 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
−11.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −13.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
10.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with 12.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
7.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 2.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
109 in 2024, compared with 59 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,372 € in 2025, compared with 4,846 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,036 € in 2025, compared with 6,883 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,833 € in 2025, compared with 4,592 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
458 in 2024, compared with 254 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
306,024 in 2021, compared with 168,861 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
344,287 in 2025, compared with 340,254 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
45,144 in 2025, compared with 40,957 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
7,027 in 2025, compared with 8,183 in 2018
Where is Marina?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Okrug9.2 km · 3,518
- Seget10 km · 4,961
- Rogoznica11 km · 2,390
- Trogir11 km · 12,862
- Primorski Dolac14 km · 657
- Prgomet15 km · 443
- Primošten17 km · 2,659
- Kaštela19 km · 40,345
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marina?
Marina has 4,353 residents (2025), ranking 165 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Marina?
Marina covers 11.1 km², with a density of 392 people per km².
Is the population of Marina growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Marina went from 4,516 to 4,353, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Marina?
Marina is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.514, longitude 16.108.
Dwellings completed in the year: what is the figure for Marina?
In Marina, “Dwellings completed in the year” stands at 109 (2024), ranking 32 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 4.
Average nights per arrival: what is the figure for Marina?
In Marina, “Average nights per arrival” stands at 7.6 (2025), ranking 13 of 143 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Which municipalities border Marina?
The nearest to Marina are Okrug (9.2 km), Seget (10 km), Rogoznica (11 km), Trogir (11 km), Primorski Dolac (14 km).