Podgora: population and statistics
Podgora has a population of 2,366 (2025) across 28.4 km², or 83.3 people per km². It ranks 298 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,366 residents
- 28.4 km²
- 83 people/km²
Podgora in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Podgora ranks No. 30 by population.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: 9.5% in Podgora, compared with an average of 25.6% in Split-Dalmatia County and 23.7% nationally.
Tourist nights per resident in the year: 461.0 in Podgora, compared with an average of 44.1 in Split-Dalmatia County and 27.6 nationally.
Population of Podgora over time
Podgora had 2,423 residents in 2015 and 2,366 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,260 |
| 2021 | 2,228 |
| 2022 | 2,237 |
| 2023 | 2,253 |
| 2024 | 2,283 |
| 2025 | 2,366 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Tourist nights per resident in the year”.
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Beds per 1,000 residents”.
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Tourist nights per resident in the year”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,978 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tučepi, 3.5 km away.
All indicators for Podgora
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 | Podgora | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 48.8 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 57 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 30.9% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 46 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.6% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 458 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.6 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 381 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 39.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 12 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 26.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 21 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Podgora | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,280 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 156 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,469 | 676 | 604 | ranked 42 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 28.8% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 74 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 9.5% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 539 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 98.5 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 299 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 27 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 105 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 27.6 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 101 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Podgora | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 5.9% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 358 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 88.4% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 7 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Podgora | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.8% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 365 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 5.5% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 536 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 3.8% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 522 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,986 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 253 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 7,218 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 542 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,790 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 162 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 594 | 488 | 456 | ranked 34 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 347 | 278 | 302 | ranked 144 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Podgora | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 391 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.2% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 337 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 411 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 249 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 180 | 282 | 150 | ranked 223 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 30.7% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 457 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Podgora | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,061,691 | – | 9,381 | ranked 25 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 461.0 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 6 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 41.0% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 4 of 545 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 11,703 | – | 4,527 | ranked 35 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4,946 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 9 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 17.1% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 30 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 14.8% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 52 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Podgora | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.42 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 465 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Podgora | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 49 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 381 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 21 | 41 | 35 | ranked 429 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 127 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 360 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 54 | 76 | 72 | ranked 446 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.9 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 382 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 51 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 340 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 22 | 41 | 28 | ranked 382 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 24.8% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 49 of 545 |
Podgora: 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
−9.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −12.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
39.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
26.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 2.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
27 in 2024, compared with 7 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,986 € in 2025, compared with 5,523 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
7,218 € in 2025, compared with 5,032 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,790 € in 2025, compared with 4,539 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
411 in 2024, compared with 332 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
755,646 in 2021, compared with 945,313 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
965,883 in 2024, compared with 1,037,507 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
146,640 in 2024, compared with 167,607 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
11,703 in 2025, compared with 13,054 in 2018
Where is Podgora?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Tučepi3.5 km · 1,900
- Makarska7.8 km · 14,408
- Sućuraj12 km · 455
- Baška Voda17 km · 2,745
- Zagvozd18 km · 937
- Brela19 km · 1,750
- Selca20 km · 1,616
- Runovići20 km · 1,872
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Podgora?
Podgora has 2,366 residents (2025), ranking 298 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Podgora?
Podgora covers 28.4 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Podgora growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Podgora went from 2,423 to 2,366, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Podgora?
Podgora is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.237, longitude 17.078.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: what is the figure for Podgora?
In Podgora, “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence” stands at 9.5% (2021), ranking 539 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 25.9%.
Tourist nights per resident in the year: what is the figure for Podgora?
In Podgora, “Tourist nights per resident in the year” stands at 461.0 (2019), ranking 6 of 422 municipalities; the national median is 1.6.
Which municipalities border Podgora?
The nearest to Podgora are Tučepi (3.5 km), Makarska (7.8 km), Sućuraj (12 km), Baška Voda (17 km), Zagvozd (18 km).