Selca: population and statistics
Selca has a population of 1,616 (2025) across 53.8 km², or 30.0 people per km². It ranks 410 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,616 residents
- 53.8 km²
- 30 people/km²
Selca in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Selca ranks No. 42 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 34.1% in Selca, compared with an average of 21.7% in Split-Dalmatia County and 22.4% nationally.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: 2.30 in Selca, compared with an average of 2.78 in Split-Dalmatia County and 2.70 nationally.
Population of Selca over time
Selca had 1,742 residents in 2015 and 1,616 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,608 |
| 2021 | 1,608 |
| 2022 | 1,604 |
| 2023 | 1,627 |
| 2024 | 1,639 |
| 2025 | 1,616 |
Did you know?
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Average nights per arrival”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,535 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Brela, 10.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Baška Voda (2,745 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Selca
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 | Selca | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 49.9 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 40 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 34.1% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 23 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.0% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 484 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −4.9 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 182 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 163 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Selca | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,853 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 275 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,149 | 676 | 604 | ranked 75 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 20.1% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 129 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 32.8% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 148 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 92.1 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 411 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 11.0 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.7% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 156 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Selca | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.3% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 78.0% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 44 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Selca | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 11.6% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 156 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 14.9% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 361 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.5% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 182 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,736 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 289 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,623 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 479 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,221 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 307 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 420 | 488 | 456 | ranked 381 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 408 | 278 | 302 | ranked 61 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Selca | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.9% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 207 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 38.0% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 463 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 183 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 402 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 112 | 282 | 150 | ranked 352 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 22.0% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 498 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Selca | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 105,886 | – | 9,381 | ranked 113 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 65.8 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 92 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 18.7% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 69 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 98,142 | – | 303,422 | ranked 109 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 12,462 | – | 45,455 | ranked 113 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 60.7 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ranked 92 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 7.9 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ranked 9 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 92.6% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ranked 67 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 2,149 | – | 4,527 | ranked 102 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1,330 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 78 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.0% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 117 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.0% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 112 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Selca | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.30 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 510 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Selca | 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) | 55 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 363 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 41 | 35 | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 104 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 412 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 64 | 76 | 72 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.7 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 398 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 48 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 30 | 41 | 28 | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 18.2% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 156 of 545 |
Selca: 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
−4.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −14.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−1.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with 6.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
7.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 2.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,736 € in 2025, compared with 6,089 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,623 € in 2025, compared with 6,472 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,221 € in 2025, compared with 4,202 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
183 in 2024, compared with 132 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
93,662 in 2021, compared with 71,898 in 2013
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
98,142 in 2025, compared with 111,723 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
12,462 in 2025, compared with 13,768 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
2,149 in 2025, compared with 2,329 in 2018
Where is Selca?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Brela10 km · 1,750
- Baška Voda10 km · 2,745
- Pučišća11 km · 1,845
- Makarska14 km · 14,408
- Zadvarje15 km · 293
- Bol16 km · 1,769
- Tučepi17 km · 1,900
- Šestanovac17 km · 1,621
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Selca?
Selca has 1,616 residents (2025), ranking 410 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Selca?
Selca covers 53.8 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Selca growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Selca went from 1,742 to 1,616, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Selca?
Selca is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.300, longitude 16.850.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Selca?
In Selca, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 34.1% (2021), ranking 23 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 22.9%.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Selca?
In Selca, “Average household size in occupied dwellings” stands at 2.30 (2021), ranking 510 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 2.75.
Which municipalities border Selca?
The nearest to Selca are Brela (10 km), Baška Voda (10 km), Pučišća (11 km), Makarska (14 km), Zadvarje (15 km).