Vrgorac: population and statistics
Vrgorac has a population of 5,742 (2025) across 13.1 km², or 438 people per km². It ranks 113 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,742 residents
- 13.1 km²
- 438 people/km²
Vrgorac in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Vrgorac ranks No. 13 by population.
Tourist nights per resident: 2.4 in Vrgorac, compared with an average of 48.9 in Split-Dalmatia County and 78.7 nationally.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: 1.7 ‰ in Vrgorac, compared with an average of −2.5 ‰ in Split-Dalmatia County and −4.9 ‰ nationally.
Population of Vrgorac over time
Vrgorac had 6,030 residents in 2015 and 5,742 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,713 |
| 2021 | 5,695 |
| 2022 | 5,661 |
| 2023 | 5,686 |
| 2024 | 5,730 |
| 2025 | 5,742 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist nights per resident”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,835 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pojezerje, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Metković (15,460 residents), 28 km away.
All indicators for Vrgorac
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 | Vrgorac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.0 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 450 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.1% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 388 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.4% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 93 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.7 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 22 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 251 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 166 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vrgorac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,595 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 144 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 631 | 676 | 604 | ranked 250 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 27.5% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 80 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 20.5% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 408 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 92.4 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 407 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 3 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.6 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 461 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.1% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 257 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vrgorac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.5% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 430 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 70.9% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 96 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vrgorac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 7.3% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 240 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 24.9% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 169 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.3% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 373 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,609 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,897 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,681 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 194 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 476 | 488 | 456 | ranked 216 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 302 | 278 | 302 | ranked 271 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vrgorac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.5% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 109 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.1% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 275 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,452 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 110 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 253 | 282 | 150 | ranked 126 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 25.6% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 483 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vrgorac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 9,120 | – | 9,381 | ranked 213 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 1.6 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 212 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 12.2% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 132 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 13,811 | – | 303,422 | ranked 137 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 3,001 | – | 45,455 | ranked 134 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 2.4 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ranked 141 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 4.6 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ranked 119 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 94.2% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ranked 49 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 324 | – | 4,527 | ranked 140 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 56 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 143 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 13.6% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 46 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.0% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 112 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Vrgorac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.08 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 105 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Vrgorac | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 252 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 213 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 126 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 37 | 41 | 35 | ranked 227 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 6 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 419 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 118 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 73 | 76 | 72 | ranked 250 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.7 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 100 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 150 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 127 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) | 15.9% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 198 of 545 |
Vrgorac: 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
1.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
4.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −17.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
7.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
3 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,609 € in 2025, compared with 4,842 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,897 € in 2025, compared with 7,167 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,681 € in 2025, compared with 4,386 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,452 in 2024, compared with 1,272 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
7,695 in 2021, compared with 5,623 in 2016
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
13,811 in 2025, compared with 7,716 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
3,001 in 2025, compared with 1,881 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
324 in 2025, compared with 226 in 2018
Where is Vrgorac?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Pojezerje8.2 km · 884
- Gradac11 km · 2,425
- Ploče17 km · 7,806
- Trpanj23 km · 661
- Runovići24 km · 1,872
- Podgora24 km · 2,366
- Sućuraj24 km · 455
- Opuzen26 km · 2,870
All municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vrgorac?
Vrgorac has 5,742 residents (2025), ranking 113 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Vrgorac?
Vrgorac covers 13.1 km², with a density of 438 people per km².
Is the population of Vrgorac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vrgorac went from 6,030 to 5,742, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Vrgorac?
Vrgorac is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.200, longitude 17.367.
Tourist nights per resident: what is the figure for Vrgorac?
In Vrgorac, “Tourist nights per resident” stands at 2.4 (2025), ranking 141 of 143 municipalities; the national median is 87.2.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Vrgorac?
In Vrgorac, “Natural change per 1,000 residents” stands at 1.7 ‰ (2024), ranking 22 of 546 municipalities; the national median is −6.8 ‰.
Which municipalities border Vrgorac?
The nearest to Vrgorac are Pojezerje (8.2 km), Gradac (11 km), Ploče (17 km), Trpanj (23 km), Runovići (24 km).