Sinj: population and statistics
Sinj has a population of 23,648 (2025) across 7.7 km², or 3,071 people per km². It ranks 22 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 23,648 residents
- 7.7 km²
- 3,071 people/km²
Sinj in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Sinj ranks No. 4 by population.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: 0.7 ‰ in Sinj, compared with an average of −2.5 ‰ in Split-Dalmatia County and −4.9 ‰ nationally.
Population of Sinj over time
Sinj had 24,265 residents in 2015 and 23,648 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,503 |
| 2021 | 23,438 |
| 2022 | 23,491 |
| 2023 | 23,562 |
| 2024 | 23,616 |
| 2025 | 23,648 |
Did you know?
- “Primary schools”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,078 football pitches.
- Its population density is 27.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hrvace, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Split (157,652 residents), 27 km away.
All indicators for Sinj
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 | Sinj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.1 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 497 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 18.4% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 498 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.2% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 103 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.7 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 30 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 272 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sinj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 9,839 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 39 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 420 | 676 | 604 | ranked 507 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 3.2% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 367 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 18.3% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 455 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 90.9 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 108 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 33 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 13.7 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 164 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.6% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 174 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sinj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.0% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 403 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 47.3% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 172 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sinj | 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) | 13.9% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 376 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.9% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 167 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,112 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 240 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,873 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 156 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,431 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 38 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 451 | 488 | 456 | ranked 286 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 278 | 278 | 302 | ranked 394 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sinj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.9% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 100 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 46.6% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 226 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 3,760 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 50 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 159 | 282 | 150 | ranked 256 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 48.0% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 349 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sinj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 23,176 | – | 9,381 | ranked 173 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 1.0 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 235 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 7.6% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 223 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Sinj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.04 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 124 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Sinj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 10 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 26 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 987 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 22 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 42 | 41 | 35 | ranked 142 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 13 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 13 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 2,137 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 21 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 90 | 76 | 72 | ranked 73 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.8 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 93 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 1,027 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 22 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 43 | 41 | 28 | ranked 26 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 18.6% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 142 of 545 |
Sinj: 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
0.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −1.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
1.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
108 in 2024, compared with 33 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,112 € in 2025, compared with 5,174 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,873 € in 2025, compared with 7,747 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,431 € in 2025, compared with 4,911 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
3,760 in 2024, compared with 3,091 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
18,217 in 2021, compared with 11,258 in 2012
Where is Sinj?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Hrvace6.6 km · 2,999
- Dicmo8.1 km · 2,997
- Otok8.2 km · 5,143
- Muć8.9 km · 3,435
- Trilj11 km · 8,187
- Dugopolje14 km · 4,112
- Klis18 km · 5,858
- Solin22 km · 26,175
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sinj?
Sinj has 23,648 residents (2025), ranking 22 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Sinj?
Sinj covers 7.7 km², with a density of 3,071 people per km².
Is the population of Sinj growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sinj went from 24,265 to 23,648, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Sinj?
Sinj is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.702, longitude 16.637.
Primary schools: what is the figure for Sinj?
In Sinj, “Primary schools” stands at 13 (2025/2026), ranking 13 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 2.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Sinj?
In Sinj, “Natural change per 1,000 residents” stands at 0.7 ‰ (2024), ranking 30 of 546 municipalities; the national median is −6.8 ‰.
Which municipalities border Sinj?
The nearest to Sinj are Hrvace (6.6 km), Dicmo (8.1 km), Otok (8.2 km), Muć (8.9 km), Trilj (11 km).