Gornji Kneginec: population and statistics
Gornji Kneginec has a population of 4,927 (2025) across 22.2 km², or 222 people per km². It ranks 139 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,927 residents
- 22.2 km²
- 222 people/km²
Gornji Kneginec in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Varaždin County, Gornji Kneginec ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: 11.4% in Gornji Kneginec, compared with an average of 18.3% in Varaždin County and 23.7% nationally.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: 63 in Gornji Kneginec, compared with an average of 41 in Varaždin County and 41 nationally.
Population of Gornji Kneginec over time
Gornji Kneginec had 5,274 residents in 2015 and 4,927 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,918 |
| 2021 | 4,895 |
| 2022 | 4,901 |
| 2023 | 4,967 |
| 2024 | 4,940 |
| 2025 | 4,927 |
Did you know?
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,109 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sveti Ilija, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Varaždin (44,283 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Gornji Kneginec
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 | Gornji Kneginec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.1 years | 43.9 | 44.8 | ranked 353 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.8% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 408 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.7% | 13.9% | 13.7% | ranked 273 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −8.7 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 347 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 241 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −2.6 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 479 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gornji Kneginec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,878 | 81,323 | 2,390,500 | ranked 182 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 587 | 510 | 604 | ranked 295 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 30.5% | 14.0% | 7.9% | ranked 66 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 11.4% | 18.3% | 25.9% | ranked 531 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 111.6 m² | 106.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 101 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 12 | 394 | 16,654 | ranked 162 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 12.3 | 9.1 | 7.2 | ranked 175 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.6% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 174 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gornji Kneginec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 70.0% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 48 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 29.4% | 30.5% | 31.3% | ranked 293 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gornji Kneginec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.5% | 4.5% | 6.0% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 35.6% | 32.4% | 19.5% | ranked 52 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.3% | 10.3% | 9.0% | ranked 373 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,840 € | 8,974 € | 7,821 € | ranked 152 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,878 € | 12,264 € | 11,010 € | ranked 154 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,417 € | 6,475 € | 6,391 € | ranked 266 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 531 | 507 | 456 | ranked 84 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 306 | 283 | 302 | ranked 253 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gornji Kneginec | 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) | 53.6% | 52.1% | 45.2% | ranked 51 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,561 | 54,226 | 1,262,193 | ranked 105 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 316 | 342 | 150 | ranked 73 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 72.3% | 52.1% | 55.5% | ranked 77 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gornji Kneginec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.9% | 3.8% | 6.5% | ranked 464 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Gornji Kneginec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.95 | 3.04 | 2.75 | ranked 163 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Gornji Kneginec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 61 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 308 | 6,538 | 158,685 | ranked 89 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 63 | 41 | 35 | ranked 17 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 71 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 362 | 11,648 | 291,355 | ranked 145 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 73 | 74 | 72 | ranked 250 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 10.1 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 33 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 186 | 5,169 | 139,372 | ranked 104 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) | 15.4% | 18.2% | 13.0% | ranked 215 of 545 |
Gornji Kneginec: 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
−8.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
4.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−2.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
12 in 2024, compared with 11 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,840 € in 2025, compared with 5,978 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,878 € in 2025, compared with 8,473 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,417 € in 2025, compared with 4,167 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,561 in 2024, compared with 913 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
7,119 in 2021, compared with 6,866 in 2018
Where is Gornji Kneginec?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Sveti Ilija3.6 km · 3,181
- Beretinec5.4 km · 2,023
- Trnovec Bartolovečki5.4 km · 6,054
- Varaždinske Toplice6.1 km · 5,556
- Varaždin6.9 km · 44,283
- Jalžabet8.5 km · 3,206
- Ljubešćica9.3 km · 1,632
- Novi Marof9.7 km · 11,396
All municipalities in Varaždin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gornji Kneginec?
Gornji Kneginec has 4,927 residents (2025), ranking 139 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Gornji Kneginec?
Gornji Kneginec covers 22.2 km², with a density of 222 people per km².
Is the population of Gornji Kneginec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gornji Kneginec went from 5,274 to 4,927, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Gornji Kneginec?
Gornji Kneginec is in Varaždin County. Latitude 46.250, longitude 16.370.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: what is the figure for Gornji Kneginec?
In Gornji Kneginec, “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence” stands at 11.4% (2021), ranking 531 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 25.9%.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Gornji Kneginec?
In Gornji Kneginec, “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents” stands at 63 (2025/2026), ranking 17 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 35.
Which municipalities border Gornji Kneginec?
The nearest to Gornji Kneginec are Sveti Ilija (3.6 km), Beretinec (5.4 km), Trnovec Bartolovečki (5.4 km), Varaždinske Toplice (6.1 km), Varaždin (6.9 km).