Donja Voća: population and statistics
Donja Voća has a population of 1,928 (2025) across 9.7 km², or 199 people per km². It ranks 349 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,928 residents
- 9.7 km²
- 199 people/km²
Donja Voća in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Varaždin County, Donja Voća ranks No. 21 by population.
Share of employed residents in construction: 24.1% in Donja Voća, compared with an average of 10.3% in Varaždin County and 7.7% nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: 90.4% in Donja Voća, compared with an average of 98.4% in Varaždin County and 99.2% nationally.
Population of Donja Voća over time
Donja Voća had 2,262 residents in 2015 and 1,928 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,057 |
| 2021 | 2,010 |
| 2022 | 1,970 |
| 2023 | 1,969 |
| 2024 | 1,924 |
| 2025 | 1,928 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Varaždin County for “Unemployment rate”.
- Number 1 in Varaždin County for “Share of employed residents in construction”.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,359 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Klenovnik, 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Donja Voća
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 | Donja Voća | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.2 years | 43.9 | 44.8 | ranked 430 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 17.6% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 515 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.9% | 13.9% | 13.7% | ranked 362 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −12.0 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 437 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 213 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 253 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Donja Voća | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,254 | 81,323 | 2,390,500 | ranked 371 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 618 | 510 | 604 | ranked 261 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 16.5% | 14.0% | 7.9% | ranked 179 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 28.6% | 18.3% | 25.9% | ranked 218 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 95.6 m² | 106.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 353 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) | 2.1 | 9.1 | 7.2 | ranked 491 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 90.4% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 526 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Donja Voća | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.0% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 454 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 11.4% | 30.5% | 31.3% | ranked 498 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Donja Voća | 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) | 34.0% | 32.4% | 19.5% | ranked 73 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 24.1% | 10.3% | 9.0% | ranked 3 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,595 € | 8,974 € | 7,821 € | ranked 534 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,469 € | 12,264 € | 11,010 € | ranked 374 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,235 € | 6,475 € | 6,391 € | ranked 528 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 406 | 507 | 456 | ranked 417 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 235 | 283 | 302 | ranked 512 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Donja Voća | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.9% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 133 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 48.1% | 52.1% | 45.2% | ranked 183 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 116 | 54,226 | 1,262,193 | ranked 463 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 60 | 342 | 150 | ranked 495 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 68.4% | 52.1% | 55.5% | ranked 130 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Donja Voća | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.6% | 3.8% | 6.5% | ranked 492 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Donja Voća | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.09 | 3.04 | 2.75 | ranked 101 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Donja Voća | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 61 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 6,538 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 41 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 71 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 121 | 11,648 | 291,355 | ranked 376 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 63 | 74 | 72 | ranked 379 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) | 34 | 5,169 | 139,372 | ranked 421 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 18 | 33 | 28 | ranked 441 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 7.6% | 18.2% | 13.0% | ranked 481 of 545 |
Donja Voća: 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
−12.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −15.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
6.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,595 € in 2025, compared with 3,695 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,469 € in 2025, compared with 7,609 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,235 € in 2025, compared with 2,629 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
116 in 2024, compared with 74 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
643 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Donja Voća?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Klenovnik4.1 km · 1,736
- Vinica5.5 km · 2,955
- Maruševec6.5 km · 5,539
- Cestica7.9 km · 5,477
- Ivanec9.4 km · 12,974
- Vidovec11 km · 4,770
- Petrijanec11 km · 4,490
- Bednja12 km · 3,254
All municipalities in Varaždin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donja Voća?
Donja Voća has 1,928 residents (2025), ranking 349 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Donja Voća?
Donja Voća covers 9.7 km², with a density of 199 people per km².
Is the population of Donja Voća growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Donja Voća went from 2,262 to 1,928, a change of −14.8%.
Where is Donja Voća?
Donja Voća is in Varaždin County. Latitude 46.300, longitude 16.100.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Donja Voća?
In Donja Voća, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 24.1% (2021), ranking 3 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: what is the figure for Donja Voća?
In Donja Voća, “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system” stands at 90.4% (2021), ranking 526 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 99.0%.
Which municipalities border Donja Voća?
The nearest to Donja Voća are Klenovnik (4.1 km), Vinica (5.5 km), Maruševec (6.5 km), Cestica (7.9 km), Ivanec (9.4 km).