Sutivan: population and statistics
Sutivan has a population of 1,070 (2025) across 21.8 km², or 49.1 people per km². It ranks 490 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,070 residents
- 21.8 km²
- 49 people/km²
Sutivan in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Sutivan ranks No. 46 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: 2,301 in Sutivan, compared with an average of 676 in Split-Dalmatia County and 622 nationally.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: 28.4% in Sutivan, compared with an average of 25.7% in Split-Dalmatia County and 24.3% nationally.
Population of Sutivan over time
Sutivan had 890 residents in 2015 and 1,070 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 917 |
| 2021 | 937 |
| 2022 | 988 |
| 2023 | 1,045 |
| 2024 | 1,058 |
| 2025 | 1,070 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Dwellings per 1,000 residents”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,053 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Supetar (4,708 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Sutivan
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 | Sutivan | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 49.7 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 41 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 34.4% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 20 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.5% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 396 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.6 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 301 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 136 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 185 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sutivan | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,154 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 235 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 2,301 | 676 | 604 | ranked 11 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 21.1% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 121 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 48.7% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 21 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 91.7 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 420 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) | 47.3 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 49 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 | Sutivan | 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) | 83.3% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 20 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sutivan | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 421 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 12.6% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 421 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.0% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 209 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,390 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 202 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,816 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 465 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,321 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 48 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 410 | 488 | 456 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 365 | 278 | 302 | ranked 106 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sutivan | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.1% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 405 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 37.7% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 468 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 157 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 428 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 148 | 282 | 150 | ranked 277 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 31.1% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 452 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sutivan | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 118,350 | – | 9,381 | ranked 108 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 130.5 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 58 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 26.5% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 23 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 107,546 | – | 303,422 | ranked 106 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 14,589 | – | 45,455 | ranked 110 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 100.5 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ranked 65 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 7.4 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ranked 17 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 88.8% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ranked 99 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 2,173 | – | 4,527 | ranked 101 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2,031 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 56 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 2.7% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 95 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 1.4% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 96 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Sutivan | 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 | Sutivan | 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) | 53 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 369 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 50 | 41 | 35 | ranked 48 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 30 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 520 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 28 | 76 | 72 | ranked 520 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.3 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 477 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 28 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 446 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 26 | 41 | 28 | ranked 298 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 28.4% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 16 of 545 |
Sutivan: 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
−7.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
13.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 20.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
6.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 20 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,390 € in 2025, compared with 5,108 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,816 € in 2025, compared with 6,409 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,321 € in 2025, compared with 4,838 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
157 in 2024, compared with 62 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
98,174 in 2021, compared with 83,653 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
107,546 in 2025, compared with 122,217 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
14,589 in 2025, compared with 15,834 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
2,173 in 2025, compared with 2,397 in 2018
Where is Sutivan?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Supetar5.8 km · 4,708
- Milna6.7 km · 1,053
- Nerežišća9.5 km · 927
- Postira12 km · 1,565
- Podstrana13 km · 12,249
- Dugi Rat14 km · 6,876
- Split15 km · 157,652
- Šolta16 km · 2,118
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sutivan?
Sutivan has 1,070 residents (2025), ranking 490 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Sutivan?
Sutivan covers 21.8 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Sutivan growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sutivan went from 890 to 1,070, a change of +20.2%.
Where is Sutivan?
Sutivan is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.383, longitude 16.483.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Sutivan?
In Sutivan, “Dwellings per 1,000 residents” stands at 2,301 (2021), ranking 11 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 604.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: what is the figure for Sutivan?
In Sutivan, “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education” stands at 28.4% (2021), ranking 16 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.0%.
Which municipalities border Sutivan?
The nearest to Sutivan are Supetar (5.8 km), Milna (6.7 km), Nerežišća (9.5 km), Postira (12 km), Podstrana (13 km).