Zadvarje: population and statistics
Zadvarje has a population of 293 (2025) across 13.0 km², or 22.5 people per km². It ranks 553 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 293 residents
- 13.0 km²
- 22 people/km²
Zadvarje in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Zadvarje ranks No. 55 by population.
Average age of residents: 48.6 years in Zadvarje, compared with an average of 43.6 years in Split-Dalmatia County and 44.3 years nationally.
Unemployment rate: 16.9% in Zadvarje, compared with an average of 6.6% in Split-Dalmatia County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Zadvarje over time
Zadvarje had 304 residents in 2015 and 293 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 287 |
| 2021 | 289 |
| 2022 | 279 |
| 2023 | 278 |
| 2024 | 287 |
| 2025 | 293 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Unemployment rate”.
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,821 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Šestanovac (1,621 residents), 2.6 km away.
All indicators for Zadvarje
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 | Zadvarje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 48.6 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ||
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 36.3% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.2% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.0 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ||
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ||
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Zadvarje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 357 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ||
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,235 | 676 | 604 | ||
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.8% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ||
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 68.3% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ||
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 87.0 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ||
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 4 | 2,196 | 16,654 | ||
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 27.9 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ||
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 99.8% | 99.0% |
Energy
| Indicator | Zadvarje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.0% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 57.0% | 77.3% | 31.3% |
Economy
| Indicator | Zadvarje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ||
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 23.3% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ||
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ||
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 11,427 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ||
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 7,383 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ||
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,162 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ||
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1,106 | 488 | 456 | ||
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 276 | 278 | 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zadvarje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 16.9% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ||
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 41.5% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ||
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 54 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ||
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 188 | 282 | 150 | ||
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 56.3% | 36.2% | 55.5% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zadvarje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 3,115 | – | 9,381 | ||
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 10.8 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ||
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 11.7% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ||
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 4,445 | – | 303,422 | ||
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 571 | – | 45,455 | ||
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 15.2 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ||
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 7.8 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ||
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 98.9% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ||
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 92 | – | 4,527 | ||
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 314 | 713 | 1,506 | ||
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.0% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ||
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.0% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
Society
| Indicator | Zadvarje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.51 | 2.78 | 2.75 |
Education
| Indicator | Zadvarje | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 252 | 1,794 | ||
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 32 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ||
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 109 | 41 | 35 | ||
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 0 | 188 | 1,925 | ||
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 0 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ||
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 76 | 72 | ||
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 10 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ||
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 34 | 41 | 28 | ||
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 23.4% | 25.7% | 13.0% |
Zadvarje: 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
0.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with 7.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
17.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
10.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with 3.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
11,427 € in 2025, compared with 5,464 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
7,383 € in 2025, compared with 5,598 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,162 € in 2025, compared with 4,893 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
54 in 2024, compared with 59 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
3,289 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
4,445 in 2025, compared with 3,326 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
571 in 2025, compared with 418 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
92 in 2025, compared with 95 in 2018
Where is Zadvarje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Šestanovac2.6 km · 1,621
- Brela7.6 km · 1,750
- Cista Provo9.0 km · 1,712
- Baška Voda9.5 km · 2,745
- Lovreć12 km · 1,367
- Omiš13 km · 14,390
- Zagvozd14 km · 937
- Selca15 km · 1,616
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zadvarje?
Zadvarje has 293 residents (2025), ranking 553 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Zadvarje?
Zadvarje covers 13.0 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Zadvarje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zadvarje went from 304 to 293, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Zadvarje?
Zadvarje is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.431, longitude 16.890.
Which municipalities border Zadvarje?
The nearest to Zadvarje are Šestanovac (2.6 km), Brela (7.6 km), Cista Provo (9.0 km), Baška Voda (9.5 km), Lovreć (12 km).