Zmijavci: population and statistics
Zmijavci has a population of 1,667 (2025) across 13.8 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 396 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,667 residents
- 13.8 km²
- 121 people/km²
Zmijavci in numbers
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in Split-Dalmatia County, Zmijavci ranks No. 39 by population.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: 133 in Zmijavci, compared with an average of 76 in Split-Dalmatia County and 75 nationally.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: 4.2 ‰ in Zmijavci, compared with an average of −2.5 ‰ in Split-Dalmatia County and −4.9 ‰ nationally.
Population of Zmijavci over time
Zmijavci had 1,922 residents in 2015 and 1,667 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,664 |
| 2021 | 1,661 |
| 2022 | 1,648 |
| 2023 | 1,642 |
| 2024 | 1,649 |
| 2025 | 1,667 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Split-Dalmatia County for “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”.
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,933 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Podbablje (3,940 residents), 2.5 km away.
All indicators for Zmijavci
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 | Zmijavci | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.2 years | 43.6 | 44.8 | ranked 493 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.7% | 21.7% | 22.9% | ranked 457 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.7% | 14.8% | 13.7% | ranked 142 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 4.2 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 8 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 215 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 320 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zmijavci | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,016 | 283,603 | 2,390,500 | ranked 415 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 614 | 676 | 604 | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 6.4% | 7.0% | 7.9% | ranked 304 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 44.0% | 25.6% | 25.9% | ranked 38 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 111.7 m² | 82.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 100 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) | 3.6 | 22.4 | 7.2 | ranked 416 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.8% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 131 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zmijavci | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 6.2% | 4.7% | 12.8% | ranked 352 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 52.0% | 77.3% | 31.3% | ranked 157 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zmijavci | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 0.7% | 1.9% | 6.0% | ranked 534 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 12.5% | 11.6% | 19.5% | ranked 422 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.1% | 7.9% | 9.0% | ranked 206 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,447 € | 8,791 € | 7,821 € | ranked 343 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,431 € | 11,451 € | 11,010 € | ranked 215 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,597 € | 7,235 € | 6,391 € | ranked 222 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 443 | 488 | 456 | ranked 311 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 282 | 278 | 302 | ranked 379 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zmijavci | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 12.8% | 6.6% | 4.6% | ranked 32 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 41.5% | 47.6% | 45.2% | ranked 388 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 181 | 121,960 | 1,262,193 | ranked 405 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 110 | 282 | 150 | ranked 357 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 69.9% | 36.2% | 55.5% | ranked 111 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zmijavci | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 10,132 | – | 9,381 | ranked 206 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 5.9 | 44.1 | 1.6 | ranked 162 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 10.9% | 12.6% | 6.5% | ranked 150 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Zmijavci | Split-Dalmatia County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.31 | 2.78 | 2.75 | ranked 31 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Zmijavci | 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) | 4 | 17,635 | 158,685 | ranked 489 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 2 | 41 | 35 | ranked 489 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 188 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 221 | 32,863 | 291,355 | ranked 238 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 133 | 76 | 72 | ranked 3 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.1 | 8.6 | 6.3 | ranked 277 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 59 | 17,671 | 139,372 | ranked 301 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 35 | 41 | 28 | ranked 112 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 19.0% | 25.7% | 13.0% | ranked 131 of 545 |
Zmijavci: 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
4.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
6.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with 1.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,447 € in 2025, compared with 4,697 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,431 € in 2025, compared with 7,250 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,597 € in 2025, compared with 4,365 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
181 in 2024, compared with 162 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
5,959 in 2020, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Zmijavci?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Podbablje2.5 km · 3,940
- Runovići3.2 km · 1,872
- Imotski4.4 km · 9,262
- Proložac7.8 km · 3,059
- Zagvozd12 km · 937
- Lokvičići15 km · 627
- Lovreć19 km · 1,367
- Makarska20 km · 14,408
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zmijavci?
Zmijavci has 1,667 residents (2025), ranking 396 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Zmijavci?
Zmijavci covers 13.8 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Zmijavci growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zmijavci went from 1,922 to 1,667, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Zmijavci?
Zmijavci is in Split-Dalmatia County. Latitude 43.411, longitude 17.206.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Zmijavci?
In Zmijavci, “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents” stands at 133 (2025/2026), ranking 3 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 72.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Zmijavci?
In Zmijavci, “Natural change per 1,000 residents” stands at 4.2 ‰ (2024), ranking 8 of 546 municipalities; the national median is −6.8 ‰.
Which municipalities border Zmijavci?
The nearest to Zmijavci are Podbablje (2.5 km), Runovići (3.2 km), Imotski (4.4 km), Proložac (7.8 km), Zagvozd (12 km).