Jalžabet: population and statistics
Jalžabet has a population of 3,206 (2025) across 38.0 km², or 84.4 people per km². It ranks 221 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,206 residents
- 38.0 km²
- 84 people/km²
Jalžabet in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Varaždin County, Jalžabet ranks No. 15 by population.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: 89 in Jalžabet, compared with an average of 41 in Varaždin County and 41 nationally.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: 631 in Jalžabet, compared with an average of 342 in Varaždin County and 326 nationally.
Population of Jalžabet over time
Jalžabet had 3,518 residents in 2015 and 3,206 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,188 |
| 2021 | 3,163 |
| 2022 | 3,163 |
| 2023 | 3,179 |
| 2024 | 3,192 |
| 2025 | 3,206 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Varaždin County for “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”.
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,322 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Martijanec, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Varaždinske Toplice (5,556 residents), 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Jalžabet
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 | Jalžabet | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.3 years | 43.9 | 44.8 | ranked 224 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.5% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 363 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.0% | 13.9% | 13.7% | ranked 433 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.8 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 134 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 181 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 304 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jalžabet | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,109 | 81,323 | 2,390,500 | ranked 243 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 663 | 510 | 604 | ranked 229 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 41.7% | 14.0% | 7.9% | ranked 19 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 14.9% | 18.3% | 25.9% | ranked 507 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 111.4 m² | 106.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 107 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 10 | 394 | 16,654 | ranked 177 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 8.1 | 9.1 | 7.2 | ranked 245 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.3% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 228 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jalžabet | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 43.3% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 160 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 24.6% | 30.5% | 31.3% | ranked 343 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jalžabet | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 7.4% | 4.5% | 6.0% | ranked 238 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 34.3% | 32.4% | 19.5% | ranked 64 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.2% | 10.3% | 9.0% | ranked 199 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,896 € | 8,974 € | 7,821 € | ranked 267 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,013 € | 12,264 € | 11,010 € | ranked 140 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,753 € | 6,475 € | 6,391 € | ranked 393 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 447 | 507 | 456 | ranked 300 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 255 | 283 | 302 | ranked 475 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jalžabet | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.2% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 391 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 46.6% | 52.1% | 45.2% | ranked 226 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 2,015 | 54,226 | 1,262,193 | ranked 83 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 631 | 342 | 150 | ranked 6 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 68.5% | 52.1% | 55.5% | ranked 129 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jalžabet | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.4% | 3.8% | 6.5% | ranked 434 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Jalžabet | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.15 | 3.04 | 2.75 | ranked 70 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Jalžabet | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 61 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 286 | 6,538 | 158,685 | ranked 96 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 89 | 41 | 35 | ranked 4 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 71 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 157 | 11,648 | 291,355 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 49 | 74 | 72 | ranked 464 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.9 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 382 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 56 | 5,169 | 139,372 | ranked 316 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 17 | 33 | 28 | ranked 457 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.6% | 18.2% | 13.0% | ranked 348 of 545 |
Jalžabet: 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
−3.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −7.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
9.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 46.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
10 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,896 € in 2025, compared with 5,779 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,013 € in 2025, compared with 8,236 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,753 € in 2025, compared with 3,668 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
2,015 in 2024, compared with 356 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,822 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Jalžabet?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Martijanec4.2 km · 2,468
- Varaždinske Toplice7.3 km · 5,556
- Trnovec Bartolovečki7.3 km · 6,054
- Orehovica8.2 km · 2,749
- Gornji Kneginec8.5 km · 4,927
- Ludbreg9.4 km · 8,558
- Sveti Đurđ9.9 km · 3,098
- Sveti Ilija12 km · 3,181
All municipalities in Varaždin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jalžabet?
Jalžabet has 3,206 residents (2025), ranking 221 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Jalžabet?
Jalžabet covers 38.0 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Jalžabet growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jalžabet went from 3,518 to 3,206, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Jalžabet?
Jalžabet is in Varaždin County. Latitude 46.260, longitude 16.480.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Jalžabet?
In Jalžabet, “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents” stands at 89 (2025/2026), ranking 4 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 35.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Jalžabet?
In Jalžabet, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents” stands at 631 (2024), ranking 6 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 150.
Which municipalities border Jalžabet?
The nearest to Jalžabet are Martijanec (4.2 km), Varaždinske Toplice (7.3 km), Trnovec Bartolovečki (7.3 km), Orehovica (8.2 km), Gornji Kneginec (8.5 km).