Muć: population and statistics
Muć has a population of 3,435 (2025) across 222.5 km², or 15.4 people per km². It ranks 206 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,435 residents
- 222.5 km²
- 15 people/km²
Muć in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Muć ranks No. 23 by population.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: 79.4 m² in Muć, compared with an average of 82.7 m² in Split-Dalmatia County and 92.6 m² nationally.
Population of Muć over time
Muć had 3,709 residents in 2015 and 3,435 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,488 |
| 2021 | 3,466 |
| 2022 | 3,426 |
| 2023 | 3,450 |
| 2024 | 3,432 |
| 2025 | 3,435 |
Did you know?
- “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 31,162 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dicmo, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sinj (23,648 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Muć
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 | Muć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.4 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 216 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 25.1% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 172 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.5% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 168 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −8.2 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 332 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 328 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Muć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,089 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 175 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 891 | 676 | 604 | ranked 123 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 8.7% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 263 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 48.3% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 26 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 79.4 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 527 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) | 1.2 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 524 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.5% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 391 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Muć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.1% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 493 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 30.6% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 280 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Muć | 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) | 18.0% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 305 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 12.8% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 100 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,312 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 366 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,501 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 363 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,929 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 128 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 451 | 488 | 456 | ranked 286 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 329 | 278 | 302 | ranked 184 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Muć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.4% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 42.3% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 370 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 379 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 263 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 110 | 282 | 150 | ranked 357 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 69.4% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 116 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Muć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 6,355 | – | 9,381 | ranked 223 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 1.8 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 204 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 8.2% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 201 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Muć | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.61 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 365 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Muć | 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) | 6 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 216 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 240 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 63 | 76 | 72 | ranked 379 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.3 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 477 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 79 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 235 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 23 | 41 | 28 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 7.3% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 488 of 545 |
Muć: 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
−8.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −10.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
8.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,312 € in 2025, compared with 4,666 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,501 € in 2025, compared with 6,801 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,929 € in 2025, compared with 4,621 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
379 in 2024, compared with 457 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
4,775 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Muć?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Dicmo7.2 km · 2,997
- Sinj8.9 km · 23,648
- Hrvace11 km · 2,999
- Dugopolje12 km · 4,112
- Klis13 km · 5,858
- Lećevica15 km · 467
- Trilj17 km · 8,187
- Solin17 km · 26,175
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muć?
Muć has 3,435 residents (2025), ranking 206 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Muć?
Muć covers 222.5 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Muć growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Muć went from 3,709 to 3,435, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Muć?
Muć is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.680, longitude 16.530.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: what is the figure for Muć?
In Muć, “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling” stands at 79.4 m² (2021), ranking 527 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 100.4 m².
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Muć?
In Muć, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 0 (2025/2026), ranking 494 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Which municipalities border Muć?
The nearest to Muć are Dicmo (7.2 km), Sinj (8.9 km), Hrvace (11 km), Dugopolje (12 km), Klis (13 km).