Šolta: population and statistics
Šolta has a population of 2,118 (2025) across 59.2 km², or 35.8 people per km². It ranks 328 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,118 residents
- 59.2 km²
- 36 people/km²
Šolta in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Šolta ranks No. 32 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 43.4% in Šolta, compared with an average of 21.7% in Split-Dalmatia County and 22.4% nationally.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: 1.97 in Šolta, compared with an average of 2.78 in Split-Dalmatia County and 2.70 nationally.
Population of Šolta over time
Šolta had 1,924 residents in 2015 and 2,118 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,987 |
| 2021 | 1,981 |
| 2022 | 2,001 |
| 2023 | 2,064 |
| 2024 | 2,113 |
| 2025 | 2,118 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pension per pensioner”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,291 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Okrug (3,518 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Šolta
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 | Šolta | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 55.1 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 5 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 43.4% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 3 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 7.5% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 539 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −8.0 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 324 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 132 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 72 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Šolta | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,732 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 139 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,890 | 676 | 604 | ranked 22 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 38.5% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 27 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 16.8% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 483 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 81.3 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 519 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 34 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 88 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 54.9 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 44 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 | Šolta | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.5% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 472 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 73.1% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 80 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Šolta | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.5% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 333 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 11.5% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 443 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.1% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 450 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,388 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 95 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,891 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 458 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,803 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 6 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 433 | 488 | 456 | ranked 344 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 511 | 278 | 302 | ranked 17 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Šolta | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.7% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 345 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 35.2% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 502 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 272 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 129 | 282 | 150 | ranked 312 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 28.0% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 469 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Šolta | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 150,133 | – | 9,381 | ranked 100 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 76.1 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 84 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 19.4% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 63 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 126,946 | – | 303,422 | ranked 98 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 16,932 | – | 45,455 | ranked 104 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 59.9 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ranked 93 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 7.5 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ranked 15 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 84.5% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ranked 120 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 2,692 | – | 4,527 | ranked 95 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1,271 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 82 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.7% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 111 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.8% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 102 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Šolta | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 1.97 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 543 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Šolta | 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) | 47 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 388 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 22 | 41 | 35 | ranked 423 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 74 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 463 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 35 | 76 | 72 | ranked 505 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.1 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 430 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 39 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 391 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 18 | 41 | 28 | ranked 441 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 30.2% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 13 of 545 |
Šolta: 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
−8.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −25.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
13.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 38.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
14.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 8.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
34 in 2024, compared with 26 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,388 € in 2025, compared with 6,404 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,891 € in 2025, compared with 7,325 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,803 € in 2025, compared with 5,175 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
272 in 2024, compared with 168 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
122,715 in 2021, compared with 85,810 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
126,946 in 2025, compared with 150,864 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
16,932 in 2025, compared with 18,138 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
2,692 in 2025, compared with 3,398 in 2018
Where is Šolta?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Okrug14 km · 3,518
- Milna15 km · 1,053
- Trogir15 km · 12,862
- Seget15 km · 4,961
- Sutivan16 km · 1,070
- Kaštela19 km · 40,345
- Split19 km · 157,652
- Marina20 km · 4,353
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Šolta?
Šolta has 2,118 residents (2025), ranking 328 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Šolta?
Šolta covers 59.2 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Šolta growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Šolta went from 1,924 to 2,118, a change of +10.1%.
Where is Šolta?
Šolta is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.384, longitude 16.283.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Šolta?
In Šolta, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 43.4% (2021), ranking 3 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 22.9%.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Šolta?
In Šolta, “Average household size in occupied dwellings” stands at 1.97 (2021), ranking 543 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 2.75.
Which municipalities border Šolta?
The nearest to Šolta are Okrug (14 km), Milna (15 km), Trogir (15 km), Seget (15 km), Sutivan (16 km).