Breznica: population and statistics
Breznica has a population of 1,900 (2025) across 10.3 km², or 184 people per km². It ranks 356 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,900 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 184 people/km²
Breznica in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Varaždin County, Breznica ranks No. 22 by population.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 1.0 in Breznica, compared with an average of 9.1 in Varaždin County and 19.1 nationally.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: 16.2% in Breznica, compared with an average of 13.9% in Varaždin County and 14.3% nationally.
Population of Breznica over time
Breznica had 2,122 residents in 2015 and 1,900 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,999 |
| 2021 | 1,955 |
| 2022 | 1,925 |
| 2023 | 1,915 |
| 2024 | 1,915 |
| 2025 | 1,900 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Varaždin County for “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities”.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,443 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Visoko, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Konjščina (3,186 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Breznica
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 | Breznica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.1 years | 43.9 | 44.8 | ranked 497 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 18.8% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 491 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 16.2% | 13.9% | 13.7% | ranked 39 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.1 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 108 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −7.4 ‰ | 0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 456 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.1 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 380 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breznica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,027 | 81,323 | 2,390,500 | ranked 413 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 521 | 510 | 604 | ranked 374 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 15.9% | 14.0% | 7.9% | ranked 187 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.9% | 18.3% | 25.9% | ranked 322 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 119.9 m² | 106.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 27 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 394 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.0 | 9.1 | 7.2 | ranked 530 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.1% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 452 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Breznica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.6% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 467 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 20.0% | 30.5% | 31.3% | ranked 404 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breznica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.6% | 4.5% | 6.0% | ranked 287 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 29.3% | 32.4% | 19.5% | ranked 125 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 15.4% | 10.3% | 9.0% | ranked 53 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,377 € | 8,974 € | 7,821 € | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,632 € | 12,264 € | 11,010 € | ranked 183 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,173 € | 6,475 € | 6,391 € | ranked 482 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 481 | 507 | 456 | ranked 206 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 250 | 283 | 302 | ranked 491 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breznica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.3% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 384 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 50.9% | 52.1% | 45.2% | ranked 114 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 142 | 54,226 | 1,262,193 | ranked 444 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 74 | 342 | 150 | ranked 460 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 76.1% | 52.1% | 55.5% | ranked 43 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Breznica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 0 | – | 9,381 | ranked 313 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.6% | 3.8% | 6.5% | ranked 416 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Breznica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.21 | 3.04 | 2.75 | ranked 55 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Breznica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 61 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 70 | 6,538 | 158,685 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 37 | 41 | 35 | ranked 227 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 71 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 105 | 11,648 | 291,355 | ranked 408 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 55 | 74 | 72 | ranked 441 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.2 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 354 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 72 | 5,169 | 139,372 | ranked 259 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 38 | 33 | 28 | ranked 63 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.6% | 18.2% | 13.0% | ranked 440 of 545 |
Breznica: 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
−3.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−7.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
1.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,377 € in 2025, compared with 4,650 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,632 € in 2025, compared with 8,048 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,173 € in 2025, compared with 3,238 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
142 in 2024, compared with 88 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2020, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Breznica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Visoko4.8 km · 1,276
- Bedenica5.3 km · 1,265
- Breznički Hum5.4 km · 1,102
- Hrašćina5.9 km · 1,286
- Konjščina7.2 km · 3,186
- Budinščina8.0 km · 2,086
- Gornja Rijeka10 km · 1,482
- Novi Marof12 km · 11,396
All municipalities in Varaždin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breznica?
Breznica has 1,900 residents (2025), ranking 356 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Breznica?
Breznica covers 10.3 km², with a density of 184 people per km².
Is the population of Breznica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Breznica went from 2,122 to 1,900, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Breznica?
Breznica is in Varaždin County. Latitude 46.070, longitude 16.270.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Breznica?
In Breznica, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 1.0 (2024), ranking 530 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Share of children aged 0 to 14: what is the figure for Breznica?
In Breznica, “Share of children aged 0 to 14” stands at 16.2% (2021), ranking 39 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Which municipalities border Breznica?
The nearest to Breznica are Visoko (4.8 km), Bedenica (5.3 km), Breznički Hum (5.4 km), Hrašćina (5.9 km), Konjščina (7.2 km).