Breznički Hum: population and statistics
Breznički Hum has a population of 1,102 (2025) across 5.6 km², or 197 people per km². It ranks 486 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,102 residents
- 5.6 km²
- 197 people/km²
Breznički Hum in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Varaždin County, Breznički Hum ranks No. 28 by population.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: 124 in Breznički Hum, compared with an average of 74 in Varaždin County and 75 nationally.
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: 2.5% in Breznički Hum, compared with an average of 3.8% in Varaždin County and 8.1% nationally.
Population of Breznički Hum over time
Breznički Hum had 1,272 residents in 2015 and 1,102 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,139 |
| 2021 | 1,122 |
| 2022 | 1,120 |
| 2023 | 1,110 |
| 2024 | 1,102 |
| 2025 | 1,102 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Varaždin County for “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”.
- Number 1 in Varaždin County for “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”.
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 784 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hrašćina, 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Breznički Hum
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 | Breznički Hum | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.5 years | 43.9 | 44.8 | ranked 304 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.4% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 301 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.0% | 13.9% | 13.7% | ranked 232 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −12.7 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 455 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 163 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 245 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breznički Hum | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 774 | 81,323 | 2,390,500 | ranked 486 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 684 | 510 | 604 | ranked 212 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 17.8% | 14.0% | 7.9% | ranked 163 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 31.7% | 18.3% | 25.9% | ranked 167 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 108.7 m² | 106.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 148 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 394 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.4 | 9.1 | 7.2 | ranked 337 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 95.9% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 459 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Breznički Hum | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 9.0% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 313 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 12.6% | 30.5% | 31.3% | ranked 490 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breznički Hum | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.1% | 4.5% | 6.0% | ranked 311 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 37.9% | 32.4% | 19.5% | ranked 35 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 12.1% | 10.3% | 9.0% | ranked 120 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,617 € | 8,974 € | 7,821 € | ranked 178 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,648 € | 12,264 € | 11,010 € | ranked 180 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,135 € | 6,475 € | 6,391 € | ranked 485 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 553 | 507 | 456 | ranked 54 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 306 | 283 | 302 | ranked 253 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breznički Hum | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.0% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 416 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 50.2% | 52.1% | 45.2% | ranked 138 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 288 | 54,226 | 1,262,193 | ranked 311 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 261 | 342 | 150 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 66.4% | 52.1% | 55.5% | ranked 156 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Breznički Hum | 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) | 2.5% | 3.8% | 6.5% | ranked 532 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Breznički Hum | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.91 | 3.04 | 2.75 | ranked 185 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Breznički Hum | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 61 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 38 | 6,538 | 158,685 | ranked 415 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 41 | 35 | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 71 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 137 | 11,648 | 291,355 | ranked 345 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 124 | 74 | 72 | ranked 6 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.5 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 328 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 55 | 5,169 | 139,372 | ranked 320 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 50 | 33 | 28 | ranked 6 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.7% | 18.2% | 13.0% | ranked 341 of 545 |
Breznički Hum: 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
−12.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
10.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,617 € in 2025, compared with 5,329 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,648 € in 2025, compared with 7,790 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,135 € in 2025, compared with 3,347 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
288 in 2024, compared with 165 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2020, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Breznički Hum?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Hrašćina4.3 km · 1,286
- Visoko5.1 km · 1,276
- Budinščina5.4 km · 2,086
- Breznica5.4 km · 1,900
- Novi Marof7.0 km · 11,396
- Gornja Rijeka9.0 km · 1,482
- Ljubešćica10.0 km · 1,632
- Konjščina10 km · 3,186
All municipalities in Varaždin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breznički Hum?
Breznički Hum has 1,102 residents (2025), ranking 486 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Breznički Hum?
Breznički Hum covers 5.6 km², with a density of 197 people per km².
Is the population of Breznički Hum growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Breznički Hum went from 1,272 to 1,102, a change of −13.4%.
Where is Breznički Hum?
Breznički Hum is in Varaždin County. Latitude 46.119, longitude 16.274.
Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Breznički Hum?
In Breznički Hum, “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents” stands at 124 (2025/2026), ranking 6 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 72.
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: what is the figure for Breznički Hum?
In Breznički Hum, “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities” stands at 2.5% (2021), ranking 532 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.5%.
Which municipalities border Breznički Hum?
The nearest to Breznički Hum are Hrašćina (4.3 km), Visoko (5.1 km), Budinščina (5.4 km), Breznica (5.4 km), Novi Marof (7.0 km).