Cestica: population and statistics
Cestica has a population of 5,477 (2025) across 5.6 km², or 978 people per km². It ranks 121 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,477 residents
- 5.6 km²
- 978 people/km²
Cestica in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Varaždin County, Cestica ranks No. 9 by population.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: 171 in Cestica, compared with an average of 283 in Varaždin County and 304 nationally.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: 3.40 in Cestica, compared with an average of 3.04 in Varaždin County and 2.70 nationally.
Population of Cestica over time
Cestica had 5,644 residents in 2015 and 5,477 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,434 |
| 2021 | 5,417 |
| 2022 | 5,406 |
| 2023 | 5,493 |
| 2024 | 5,477 |
| 2025 | 5,477 |
Did you know?
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 784 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vinica, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ivanec (12,974 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Cestica
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 | Cestica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.0 years | 43.9 | 44.8 | ranked 450 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.0% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 399 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) | −5.8 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 220 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 247 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.7 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 398 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cestica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,814 | 81,323 | 2,390,500 | ranked 188 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 519 | 510 | 604 | ranked 380 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 21.7% | 14.0% | 7.9% | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.8% | 18.3% | 25.9% | ranked 326 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 117.7 m² | 106.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 45 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 8 | 394 | 16,654 | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.6 | 9.1 | 7.2 | ranked 292 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.4% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 441 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cestica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 17.2% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 246 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 26.0% | 30.5% | 31.3% | ranked 328 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cestica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.3% | 4.5% | 6.0% | ranked 298 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 33.2% | 32.4% | 19.5% | ranked 83 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 18.1% | 10.3% | 9.0% | ranked 25 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,516 € | 8,974 € | 7,821 € | ranked 536 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,497 € | 12,264 € | 11,010 € | ranked 367 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,407 € | 6,475 € | 6,391 € | ranked 520 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 400 | 507 | 456 | ranked 427 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 171 | 283 | 302 | ranked 544 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cestica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.9% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 325 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 46.8% | 52.1% | 45.2% | ranked 219 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 698 | 54,226 | 1,262,193 | ranked 170 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 127 | 342 | 150 | ranked 316 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 56.6% | 52.1% | 55.5% | ranked 259 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cestica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 258 | – | 9,381 | ranked 311 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) | 3.9% | 3.8% | 6.5% | ranked 464 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Cestica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.40 | 3.04 | 2.75 | ranked 15 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Cestica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 61 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 242 | 6,538 | 158,685 | ranked 110 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 44 | 41 | 35 | ranked 109 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 71 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 446 | 11,648 | 291,355 | ranked 109 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 81 | 74 | 72 | ranked 137 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.6 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 101 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 122 | 5,169 | 139,372 | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 22 | 33 | 28 | ranked 382 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.6% | 18.2% | 13.0% | ranked 398 of 545 |
Cestica: 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
−5.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −1.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
4.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
8 in 2024, compared with 9 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,516 € in 2025, compared with 3,614 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,497 € in 2025, compared with 6,801 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,407 € in 2025, compared with 2,892 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
698 in 2024, compared with 310 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,352 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Cestica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Vinica4.4 km · 2,955
- Donja Voća7.9 km · 1,928
- Petrijanec8.4 km · 4,490
- Maruševec10 km · 5,539
- Klenovnik12 km · 1,736
- Sračinec13 km · 4,624
- Vidovec13 km · 4,770
- Ivanec17 km · 12,974
All municipalities in Varaždin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cestica?
Cestica has 5,477 residents (2025), ranking 121 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Cestica?
Cestica covers 5.6 km², with a density of 978 people per km².
Is the population of Cestica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cestica went from 5,644 to 5,477, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Cestica?
Cestica is in Varaždin County. Latitude 46.370, longitude 16.120.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Cestica?
In Cestica, “Pensioners per 1,000 residents” stands at 171 (2025), ranking 544 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 302.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Cestica?
In Cestica, “Average household size in occupied dwellings” stands at 3.40 (2021), ranking 15 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 2.75.
Which municipalities border Cestica?
The nearest to Cestica are Vinica (4.4 km), Donja Voća (7.9 km), Petrijanec (8.4 km), Maruševec (10 km), Klenovnik (12 km).