Zagvozd: population and statistics
Zagvozd has a population of 937 (2025) across 45.1 km², or 20.8 people per km². It ranks 507 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 937 residents
- 45.1 km²
- 21 people/km²
Zagvozd in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Zagvozd ranks No. 48 by population.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: 63.7% in Zagvozd, compared with an average of 25.6% in Split-Dalmatia County and 23.7% nationally.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 6.4% in Zagvozd, compared with an average of 11.6% in Split-Dalmatia County and 17.4% nationally.
Population of Zagvozd over time
Zagvozd had 1,012 residents in 2015 and 937 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 963 |
| 2021 | 956 |
| 2022 | 946 |
| 2023 | 945 |
| 2024 | 935 |
| 2025 | 937 |
Did you know?
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of nights by foreign tourists”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,317 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Baška Voda (2,745 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Zagvozd
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 | Zagvozd | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.2 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 164 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 25.5% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 157 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.0% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 232 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −16.0 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 500 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 83 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.1 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 340 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zagvozd | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,391 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 347 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,454 | 676 | 604 | ranked 45 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 9.1% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 257 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 63.7% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 4 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 82.9 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 505 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) | 9.6 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 213 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 | Zagvozd | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.8% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 459 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 42.5% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 199 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zagvozd | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 461 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 6.4% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 529 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 19.7% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 15 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,150 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 382 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,208 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 415 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,817 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 385 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 416 | 488 | 456 | ranked 396 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 390 | 278 | 302 | ranked 75 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zagvozd | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.9% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 169 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 36.3% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 492 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 172 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 413 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 184 | 282 | 150 | ranked 215 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 63.2% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 194 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zagvozd | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 13.0% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 119 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 18,690 | – | 303,422 | ranked 135 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 2,941 | – | 45,455 | ranked 136 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 19.9 | 48.9 | 87.2 | ranked 120 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 6.4 | 4.7 | 6.3 | ranked 64 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 98.4% | 91.9% | 92.2% | ranked 5 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 456 | – | 4,527 | ranked 135 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 487 | 713 | 1,506 | ranked 118 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.0% | 13.6% | 6.6% | ranked 117 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 6.6% | 5.1% | 7.1% | ranked 76 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Zagvozd | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.64 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 343 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Zagvozd | 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) | 27 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 442 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 29 | 41 | 35 | ranked 356 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 81 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 446 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 86 | 76 | 72 | ranked 95 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.9 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 444 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 23 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 476 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 25 | 41 | 28 | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.4% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 405 of 545 |
Zagvozd: 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
−16.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
18.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −20.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,150 € in 2025, compared with 4,662 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,208 € in 2025, compared with 6,740 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,817 € in 2025, compared with 3,861 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
172 in 2024, compared with 75 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
7,641 in 2020, compared with 0 in 2012
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
18,690 in 2025, compared with 10,106 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
2,941 in 2025, compared with 1,229 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
456 in 2025, compared with 259 in 2018
Where is Zagvozd?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Baška Voda9.7 km · 2,745
- Podbablje10.0 km · 3,940
- Brela11 km · 1,750
- Proložac11 km · 3,059
- Lokvičići11 km · 627
- Makarska12 km · 14,408
- Zmijavci12 km · 1,667
- Lovreć12 km · 1,367
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zagvozd?
Zagvozd has 937 residents (2025), ranking 507 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Zagvozd?
Zagvozd covers 45.1 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Zagvozd growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zagvozd went from 1,012 to 937, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Zagvozd?
Zagvozd is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.397, longitude 17.056.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: what is the figure for Zagvozd?
In Zagvozd, “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence” stands at 63.7% (2021), ranking 4 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 25.9%.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Zagvozd?
In Zagvozd, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 6.4% (2021), ranking 529 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Which municipalities border Zagvozd?
The nearest to Zagvozd are Baška Voda (9.7 km), Podbablje (10.0 km), Brela (11 km), Proložac (11 km), Lokvičići (11 km).