Podbablje: population and statistics
Podbablje has a population of 3,940 (2025) across 44.8 km², or 87.9 people per km². It ranks 179 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,940 residents
- 44.8 km²
- 88 people/km²
Podbablje in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Podbablje ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of employed residents in construction: 22.7% in Podbablje, compared with an average of 7.9% in Split-Dalmatia County and 7.7% nationally.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: 66 in Podbablje, compared with an average of 41 in Split-Dalmatia County and 41 nationally.
Population of Podbablje over time
Podbablje had 4,322 residents in 2015 and 3,940 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,058 |
| 2021 | 4,003 |
| 2022 | 3,935 |
| 2023 | 3,915 |
| 2024 | 3,938 |
| 2025 | 3,940 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Share of employed residents in construction”.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,275 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Zmijavci, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Imotski (9,262 residents), 4.9 km away.
All indicators for Podbablje
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 | Podbablje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 41.6 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 509 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.1% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 388 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 16.8% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 29 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.5 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 34 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 382 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.5 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 455 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Podbablje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,088 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 247 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 517 | 676 | 604 | ranked 385 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 4.9% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 329 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 35.7% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 99 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 107.6 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 164 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.5 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 466 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.4% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 210 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Podbablje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.7% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 384 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 45.9% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 181 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Podbablje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 507 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 9.5% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 480 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 22.7% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 7 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,331 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 359 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,587 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 341 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,072 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 342 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 453 | 488 | 456 | ranked 280 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 287 | 278 | 302 | ranked 347 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Podbablje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 91 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 40.0% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 431 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 430 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 109 | 282 | 150 | ranked 362 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 71.1% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 92 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Podbablje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 9.5% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 168 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Podbablje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.29 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 36 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Podbablje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 4 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 260 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 104 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 66 | 41 | 35 | ranked 15 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 7 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 46 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 275 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 70 | 76 | 72 | ranked 295 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.1 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 277 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 165 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 118 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 42 | 41 | 28 | ranked 31 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 16.6% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 183 of 545 |
Podbablje: 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
0.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −0.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−3.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−1.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 1.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,331 € in 2025, compared with 4,491 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,587 € in 2025, compared with 6,873 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,072 € in 2025, compared with 3,924 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
430 in 2024, compared with 245 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
20,356 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Podbablje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Zmijavci2.5 km · 1,667
- Imotski4.9 km · 9,262
- Runovići5.0 km · 1,872
- Proložac6.1 km · 3,059
- Zagvozd10.0 km · 937
- Lokvičići13 km · 627
- Lovreć17 km · 1,367
- Makarska19 km · 14,408
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Podbablje?
Podbablje has 3,940 residents (2025), ranking 179 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Podbablje?
Podbablje covers 44.8 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Podbablje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Podbablje went from 4,322 to 3,940, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Podbablje?
Podbablje is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.417, longitude 17.176.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Podbablje?
In Podbablje, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 22.7% (2021), ranking 7 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Podbablje?
In Podbablje, “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents” stands at 66 (2025/2026), ranking 15 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 35.
Which municipalities border Podbablje?
The nearest to Podbablje are Zmijavci (2.5 km), Imotski (4.9 km), Runovići (5.0 km), Proložac (6.1 km), Zagvozd (10.0 km).