Trilj: population and statistics
Trilj has a population of 8,187 (2025) across 2.2 km², or 3,721 people per km². It ranks 78 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,187 residents
- 2.2 km²
- 3,721 people/km²
Trilj in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Trilj ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of employed residents in construction: 18.8% in Trilj, compared with an average of 7.9% in Split-Dalmatia County and 7.7% nationally.
Population of Trilj over time
Trilj had 8,627 residents in 2015 and 8,187 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,197 |
| 2021 | 8,128 |
| 2022 | 8,085 |
| 2023 | 8,114 |
| 2024 | 8,166 |
| 2025 | 8,187 |
Did you know?
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Primary schools”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 308 football pitches.
- Its population density is 33.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Otok, 8.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sinj (23,648 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Trilj
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 | Trilj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.6 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 481 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.2% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 430 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.6% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 153 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −2.9 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 103 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 254 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 298 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Trilj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 4,170 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 119 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 510 | 676 | 604 | ranked 395 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 14.6% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 202 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 22.9% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 352 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 98.4 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 303 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 28 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 102 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 9.1 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 225 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.9% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 287 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Trilj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.6% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 420 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 34.0% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 245 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Trilj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.8% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 280 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 14.2% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 373 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 18.8% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 19 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,140 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 385 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,490 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 368 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,303 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 444 | 488 | 456 | ranked 309 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 265 | 278 | 302 | ranked 431 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Trilj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 91 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 42.2% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 372 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,290 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 122 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 158 | 282 | 150 | ranked 258 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 51.8% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 314 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Trilj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 21,649 | – | 9,381 | ranked 179 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 2.6 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 191 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 11.8% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 136 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Trilj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.14 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 80 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Trilj | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 323 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 80 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 39 | 41 | 35 | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 9 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 27 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 611 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 75 | 76 | 72 | ranked 218 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.6 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 408 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 279 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 74 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 34 | 41 | 28 | ranked 127 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.6% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 348 of 545 |
Trilj: 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
−2.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −2.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
4.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
28 in 2024, compared with 11 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,140 € in 2025, compared with 4,232 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,490 € in 2025, compared with 6,909 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,303 € in 2025, compared with 4,025 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,290 in 2024, compared with 762 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
14,266 in 2021, compared with 8,327 in 2012
Where is Trilj?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Otok8.5 km · 5,143
- Dicmo10.0 km · 2,997
- Dugopolje10 km · 4,112
- Sinj11 km · 23,648
- Omiš15 km · 14,390
- Muć17 km · 3,435
- Klis17 km · 5,858
- Hrvace18 km · 2,999
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Trilj?
Trilj has 8,187 residents (2025), ranking 78 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Trilj?
Trilj covers 2.2 km², with a density of 3,721 people per km².
Is the population of Trilj growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Trilj went from 8,627 to 8,187, a change of −5.1%.
Where is Trilj?
Trilj is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.617, longitude 16.717.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Trilj?
In Trilj, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 18.8% (2021), ranking 19 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Primary schools: what is the figure for Trilj?
In Trilj, “Primary schools” stands at 9 (2025/2026), ranking 27 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 2.
Which municipalities border Trilj?
The nearest to Trilj are Otok (8.5 km), Dicmo (10.0 km), Dugopolje (10 km), Sinj (11 km), Omiš (15 km).