Beretinec: population and statistics
Beretinec has a population of 2,023 (2025) across 12.3 km², or 164 people per km². It ranks 341 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,023 residents
- 12.3 km²
- 164 people/km²
Beretinec in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Varaždin County, Beretinec ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 86.6% in Beretinec, compared with an average of 52.1% in Varaždin County and 33.9% nationally.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: 8.1% in Beretinec, compared with an average of 18.3% in Varaždin County and 23.7% nationally.
Population of Beretinec over time
Beretinec had 2,144 residents in 2015 and 2,023 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,056 |
| 2021 | 2,031 |
| 2022 | 2,027 |
| 2023 | 2,030 |
| 2024 | 2,023 |
| 2025 | 2,023 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Varaždin County for “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,723 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sveti Ilija (3,181 residents), 1.8 km away.
All indicators for Beretinec
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 | Beretinec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.8 years | 43.9 | 44.8 | ranked 467 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 17.9% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 509 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.9% | 13.9% | 13.7% | ranked 248 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.9 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 225 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.5 ‰ | 0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 320 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.5 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 401 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beretinec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,250 | 81,323 | 2,390,500 | ranked 372 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 610 | 510 | 604 | ranked 269 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 43.3% | 14.0% | 7.9% | ranked 15 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 8.1% | 18.3% | 25.9% | ranked 541 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 116.7 m² | 106.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 49 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 6 | 394 | 16,654 | ranked 219 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 10.9 | 9.1 | 7.2 | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.8% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 368 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beretinec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 58.3% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 101 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 20.5% | 30.5% | 31.3% | ranked 396 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beretinec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 6.5% | 4.5% | 6.0% | ranked 256 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 37.3% | 32.4% | 19.5% | ranked 39 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.9% | 10.3% | 9.0% | ranked 277 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,217 € | 8,974 € | 7,821 € | ranked 222 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,510 € | 12,264 € | 11,010 € | ranked 202 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,189 € | 6,475 € | 6,391 € | ranked 316 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 526 | 507 | 456 | ranked 92 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 287 | 283 | 302 | ranked 347 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beretinec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.8% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 432 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 56.5% | 52.1% | 45.2% | ranked 17 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 85 | 54,226 | 1,262,193 | ranked 496 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 42 | 342 | 150 | ranked 528 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 86.6% | 52.1% | 55.5% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Beretinec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.1% | 3.8% | 6.5% | ranked 518 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Beretinec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.39 | 3.04 | 2.75 | ranked 17 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Beretinec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 61 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 136 | 6,538 | 158,685 | ranked 193 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 67 | 41 | 35 | ranked 14 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 71 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 84 | 11,648 | 291,355 | ranked 439 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 42 | 74 | 72 | ranked 488 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.3 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 66 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 57 | 5,169 | 139,372 | ranked 312 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 28 | 33 | 28 | ranked 253 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 11.3% | 18.2% | 13.0% | ranked 323 of 545 |
Beretinec: 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
−5.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with 2.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
0.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
6 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,217 € in 2025, compared with 5,565 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,510 € in 2025, compared with 8,040 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,189 € in 2025, compared with 3,957 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
85 in 2024, compared with 50 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
2,263 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Beretinec?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beretinec?
Beretinec has 2,023 residents (2025), ranking 341 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Beretinec?
Beretinec covers 12.3 km², with a density of 164 people per km².
Is the population of Beretinec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Beretinec went from 2,144 to 2,023, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Beretinec?
Beretinec is in Varaždin County. Latitude 46.250, longitude 16.300.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Beretinec?
In Beretinec, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 86.6% (2021), ranking 1 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: what is the figure for Beretinec?
In Beretinec, “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence” stands at 8.1% (2021), ranking 541 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 25.9%.
Which municipalities border Beretinec?
The nearest to Beretinec are Sveti Ilija (1.8 km), Gornji Kneginec (5.4 km), Vidovec (5.9 km), Varaždin (7.1 km), Sračinec (9.0 km).