Proložac: population and statistics
Proložac has a population of 3,059 (2025) across 54.7 km², or 55.9 people per km². It ranks 231 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,059 residents
- 54.7 km²
- 56 people/km²
Proložac in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Proložac ranks No. 24 by population.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: 2.3 ‰ in Proložac, compared with an average of −2.5 ‰ in Split-Dalmatia County and −4.9 ‰ nationally.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: 3.34 in Proložac, compared with an average of 2.78 in Split-Dalmatia County and 2.70 nationally.
Population of Proložac over time
Proložac had 3,467 residents in 2015 and 3,059 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,127 |
| 2021 | 3,107 |
| 2022 | 3,091 |
| 2023 | 3,074 |
| 2024 | 3,080 |
| 2025 | 3,059 |
Did you know?
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,661 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Imotski (9,262 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Proložac
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 | Proložac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.0 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 502 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.6% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 464 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 16.1% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 45 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.3 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 18 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 394 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.0 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 342 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Proložac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,945 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 262 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 625 | 676 | 604 | ranked 256 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 7.6% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 277 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 42.9% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 43 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 112.0 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 95 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) | 1.6 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 508 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.8% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 298 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Proložac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.3% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 395 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 40.3% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 208 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Proložac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 397 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 13.1% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 406 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 16.2% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 43 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,536 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 466 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,159 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 422 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,961 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 360 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 440 | 488 | 456 | ranked 319 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 265 | 278 | 302 | ranked 431 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Proložac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 12.0% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 45 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 41.2% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 398 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 251 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 347 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 81 | 282 | 150 | ranked 437 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 63.8% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 182 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Proložac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 12.1% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 133 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Proložac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.34 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 26 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Proložac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 108 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 35 | 41 | 35 | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 190 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 266 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 62 | 76 | 72 | ranked 388 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.0 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 217 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 120 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 164 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 39 | 41 | 28 | ranked 57 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 14.9% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 228 of 545 |
Proložac: 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
2.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with 1.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−3.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 2.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,536 € in 2025, compared with 4,013 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,159 € in 2025, compared with 6,575 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,961 € in 2025, compared with 3,860 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
251 in 2024, compared with 301 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
10,787 in 2020, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Proložac?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Imotski5.6 km · 9,262
- Podbablje6.1 km · 3,940
- Zmijavci7.8 km · 1,667
- Lokvičići8.2 km · 627
- Runovići11 km · 1,872
- Zagvozd11 km · 937
- Lovreć13 km · 1,367
- Cista Provo17 km · 1,712
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Proložac?
Proložac has 3,059 residents (2025), ranking 231 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Proložac?
Proložac covers 54.7 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Proložac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Proložac went from 3,467 to 3,059, a change of −11.8%.
Where is Proložac?
Proložac is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.469, longitude 17.152.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Proložac?
In Proložac, “Natural change per 1,000 residents” stands at 2.3 ‰ (2024), ranking 18 of 546 municipalities; the national median is −6.8 ‰.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Proložac?
In Proložac, “Average household size in occupied dwellings” stands at 3.34 (2021), ranking 26 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 2.75.
Which municipalities border Proložac?
The nearest to Proložac are Imotski (5.6 km), Podbablje (6.1 km), Zmijavci (7.8 km), Lokvičići (8.2 km), Runovići (11 km).