Ljubešćica: population and statistics
Ljubešćica has a population of 1,632 (2025) across 14.4 km², or 113 people per km². It ranks 404 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,632 residents
- 14.4 km²
- 113 people/km²
Ljubešćica in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Varaždin County, Ljubešćica ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: 2.5% in Ljubešćica, compared with an average of 3.8% in Varaždin County and 8.1% nationally.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 40.5% in Ljubešćica, compared with an average of 32.4% in Varaždin County and 17.4% nationally.
Population of Ljubešćica over time
Ljubešćica had 1,780 residents in 2015 and 1,632 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,705 |
| 2021 | 1,684 |
| 2022 | 1,678 |
| 2023 | 1,653 |
| 2024 | 1,646 |
| 2025 | 1,632 |
Did you know?
- “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 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,017 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Novi Marof (11,396 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Ljubešćica
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 | Ljubešćica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.9 years | 43.9 | 44.8 | ranked 458 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.5% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 470 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.4% | 13.9% | 13.7% | ranked 175 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.7 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 383 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 273 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.2 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 444 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ljubešćica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 957 | 81,323 | 2,390,500 | ranked 436 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 567 | 510 | 604 | ranked 312 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 18.3% | 14.0% | 7.9% | ranked 155 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.9% | 18.3% | 25.9% | ranked 322 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 111.0 m² | 106.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 111 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 3 | 394 | 16,654 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.7 | 9.1 | 7.2 | ranked 289 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.6% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 431 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ljubešćica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 42.3% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 165 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 19.2% | 30.5% | 31.3% | ranked 411 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ljubešćica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.6% | 4.5% | 6.0% | ranked 433 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 40.5% | 32.4% | 19.5% | ranked 24 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 12.5% | 10.3% | 9.0% | ranked 105 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,688 € | 8,974 € | 7,821 € | ranked 168 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,219 € | 12,264 € | 11,010 € | ranked 118 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,908 € | 6,475 € | 6,391 € | ranked 370 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 472 | 507 | 456 | ranked 227 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 282 | 283 | 302 | ranked 379 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ljubešćica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.5% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 460 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 50.5% | 52.1% | 45.2% | ranked 133 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 515 | 54,226 | 1,262,193 | ranked 209 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 313 | 342 | 150 | ranked 76 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 54.1% | 52.1% | 55.5% | ranked 289 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ljubešćica | 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 | Ljubešćica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.15 | 3.04 | 2.75 | ranked 70 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Ljubešćica | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 61 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 59 | 6,538 | 158,685 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 36 | 41 | 35 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 71 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 126 | 11,648 | 291,355 | ranked 362 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 77 | 74 | 72 | ranked 188 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.7 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 315 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 63 | 5,169 | 139,372 | ranked 287 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 39 | 33 | 28 | ranked 57 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 12.1% | 18.2% | 13.0% | ranked 294 of 545 |
Ljubešćica: 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
−9.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
3.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−1.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
3 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,688 € in 2025, compared with 6,073 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,219 € in 2025, compared with 8,299 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,908 € in 2025, compared with 3,897 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
515 in 2024, compared with 239 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Ljubešćica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Novi Marof3.9 km · 11,396
- Varaždinske Toplice5.5 km · 5,556
- Gornja Rijeka6.3 km · 1,482
- Kalnik8.5 km · 1,070
- Gornji Kneginec9.3 km · 4,927
- Visoko9.6 km · 1,276
- Breznički Hum10.0 km · 1,102
- Sveti Ilija10.0 km · 3,181
All municipalities in Varaždin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ljubešćica?
Ljubešćica has 1,632 residents (2025), ranking 404 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Ljubešćica?
Ljubešćica covers 14.4 km², with a density of 113 people per km².
Is the population of Ljubešćica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ljubešćica went from 1,780 to 1,632, a change of −8.3%.
Where is Ljubešćica?
Ljubešćica is in Varaždin County. Latitude 46.167, longitude 16.383.
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: what is the figure for Ljubešćica?
In Ljubešćica, “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%.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Ljubešćica?
In Ljubešćica, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 40.5% (2021), ranking 24 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Which municipalities border Ljubešćica?
The nearest to Ljubešćica are Novi Marof (3.9 km), Varaždinske Toplice (5.5 km), Gornja Rijeka (6.3 km), Kalnik (8.5 km), Gornji Kneginec (9.3 km).