Milna: population and statistics
Milna has a population of 1,053 (2025) across 21.7 km², or 48.5 people per km². It ranks 493 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,053 residents
- 21.7 km²
- 48 people/km²
Milna in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Milna ranks No. 47 by population.
Unemployment rate: 0.9% in Milna, compared with an average of 6.6% in Split-Dalmatia County and 5.3% nationally.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: 48.1% in Milna, compared with an average of 7.0% in Split-Dalmatia County and 7.3% nationally.
Population of Milna over time
Milna had 1,043 residents in 2015 and 1,053 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 918 |
| 2021 | 935 |
| 2022 | 984 |
| 2023 | 1,004 |
| 2024 | 1,031 |
| 2025 | 1,053 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,039 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sutivan, 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Milna
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 | Milna | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 48.4 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 70 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 30.8% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 48 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) | −18.4 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 516 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 35.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 19 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 27.5 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 15 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Milna | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,824 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 280 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,959 | 676 | 604 | ranked 19 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 48.1% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 8 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.4% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 286 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 84.7 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 492 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) | 11.6 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 182 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 | Milna | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.5% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 430 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 77.2% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 49 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Milna | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.2% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 403 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 13.0% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 412 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 2.3% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 541 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 10,570 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 28 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 8,061 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 535 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,240 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 607 | 488 | 456 | ranked 27 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 491 | 278 | 302 | ranked 21 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Milna | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 0.9% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 540 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 42.1% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 375 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 203 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 386 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 197 | 282 | 150 | ranked 200 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 36.8% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 419 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Milna | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 155,024 | – | 9,381 | ranked 97 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 165.3 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 46 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 25.2% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 27 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 138,205 | – | 303,422 | ranked 96 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 19,913 | – | 45,455 | ranked 98 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 131.2 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ranked 50 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 6.9 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ranked 39 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 92.3% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ranked 70 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 2,210 | – | 4,527 | ranked 100 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2,099 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 52 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 3.6% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 91 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.3% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 106 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Milna | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.35 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 494 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Milna | 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) | 27 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 442 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 26 | 41 | 35 | ranked 387 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 68 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 65 | 76 | 72 | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 1.7 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 526 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) | 33 | 41 | 28 | ranked 139 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 21.5% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 91 of 545 |
Milna: 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
−18.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
35.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 33.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
27.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 6.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 12 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
10,570 € in 2025, compared with 10,864 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
8,061 € in 2025, compared with 6,185 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,240 € in 2025, compared with 4,906 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
203 in 2024, compared with 122 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
128,026 in 2021, compared with 65,355 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
138,205 in 2025, compared with 140,488 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
19,913 in 2025, compared with 19,384 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
2,210 in 2025, compared with 2,462 in 2018
Where is Milna?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Sutivan6.7 km · 1,070
- Nerežišća10 km · 927
- Supetar11 km · 4,708
- Šolta15 km · 2,118
- Postira16 km · 1,565
- Hvar18 km · 4,219
- Bol18 km · 1,769
- Stari Grad19 km · 3,037
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Milna?
Milna has 1,053 residents (2025), ranking 493 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Milna?
Milna covers 21.7 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Milna growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Milna went from 1,043 to 1,053, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Milna?
Milna is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.329, longitude 16.448.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Milna?
In Milna, “Unemployment rate” stands at 0.9% (2021), ranking 540 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: what is the figure for Milna?
In Milna, “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings” stands at 48.1% (2021), ranking 8 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 7.9%.
Which municipalities border Milna?
The nearest to Milna are Sutivan (6.7 km), Nerežišća (10 km), Supetar (11 km), Šolta (15 km), Postira (16 km).