Ludbreg: population and statistics
Ludbreg has a population of 8,558 (2025) across 4.7 km², or 1,821 people per km². It ranks 74 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,558 residents
- 4.7 km²
- 1,821 people/km²
Ludbreg in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Varaždin County, Ludbreg ranks No. 4 by population.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 12.9 in Ludbreg, compared with an average of 8.2 in Varaždin County and 8.4 nationally.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: 10.1% in Ludbreg, compared with an average of 18.3% in Varaždin County and 23.7% nationally.
Population of Ludbreg over time
Ludbreg had 8,924 residents in 2015 and 8,558 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,517 |
| 2021 | 8,471 |
| 2022 | 8,467 |
| 2023 | 8,473 |
| 2024 | 8,529 |
| 2025 | 8,558 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Varaždin County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Varaždin County for “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 658 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.2 times the national average.
All indicators for Ludbreg
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 | Ludbreg | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.5 years | 43.9 | 44.8 | ranked 411 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.1% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 388 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.7% | 13.9% | 13.7% | ranked 142 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.6 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 125 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 194 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.0 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 342 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ludbreg | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 5,917 | 81,323 | 2,390,500 | ranked 73 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 698 | 510 | 604 | ranked 204 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 41.3% | 14.0% | 7.9% | ranked 20 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 10.1% | 18.3% | 25.9% | ranked 535 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 112.3 m² | 106.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 92 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 73 | 394 | 16,654 | ranked 48 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 19.5 | 9.1 | 7.2 | ranked 120 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.5% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 191 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ludbreg | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 76.9% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 18 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 31.0% | 30.5% | 31.3% | ranked 275 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ludbreg | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 3.5% | 4.5% | 6.0% | ranked 382 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 45.0% | 32.4% | 19.5% | ranked 12 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.8% | 10.3% | 9.0% | ranked 350 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,995 € | 8,974 € | 7,821 € | ranked 135 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,256 € | 12,264 € | 11,010 € | ranked 110 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,360 € | 6,475 € | 6,391 € | ranked 282 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 508 | 507 | 456 | ranked 128 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 286 | 283 | 302 | ranked 357 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ludbreg | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.7% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.9% | 52.1% | 45.2% | ranked 86 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 3,076 | 54,226 | 1,262,193 | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 361 | 342 | 150 | ranked 54 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 40.5% | 52.1% | 55.5% | ranked 399 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ludbreg | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 10,306 | – | 9,381 | ranked 205 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | ranked 227 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.3% | 3.8% | 6.5% | ranked 509 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Ludbreg | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.96 | 3.04 | 2.75 | ranked 160 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Ludbreg | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 61 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 451 | 6,538 | 158,685 | ranked 56 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 53 | 41 | 35 | ranked 35 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 71 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 656 | 11,648 | 291,355 | ranked 72 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) | 12.9 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 8 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 308 | 5,169 | 139,372 | ranked 70 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 36 | 33 | 28 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 18.2% | 18.2% | 13.0% | ranked 156 of 545 |
Ludbreg: 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
−3.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −7.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
7.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −10.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
73 in 2024, compared with 31 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,995 € in 2025, compared with 6,161 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,256 € in 2025, compared with 8,247 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,360 € in 2025, compared with 4,199 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
3,076 in 2024, compared with 2,583 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
8,711 in 2021, compared with 10,463 in 2015
Where is Ludbreg?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Sveti Đurđ3.8 km · 3,098
- Martijanec5.6 km · 2,468
- Jalžabet9.4 km · 3,206
- Prelog9.5 km · 7,063
- Veliki Bukovec9.9 km · 1,369
- Rasinja11 km · 2,473
- Mali Bukovec11 km · 1,651
- Orehovica12 km · 2,749
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ludbreg?
Ludbreg has 8,558 residents (2025), ranking 74 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Ludbreg?
Ludbreg covers 4.7 km², with a density of 1,821 people per km².
Is the population of Ludbreg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ludbreg went from 8,924 to 8,558, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Ludbreg?
Ludbreg is in Varaždin County. Latitude 46.250, longitude 16.602.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Ludbreg?
In Ludbreg, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 12.9 (2025/2026), ranking 8 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: what is the figure for Ludbreg?
In Ludbreg, “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence” stands at 10.1% (2021), ranking 535 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 25.9%.
Which municipalities border Ludbreg?
The nearest to Ludbreg are Sveti Đurđ (3.8 km), Martijanec (5.6 km), Jalžabet (9.4 km), Prelog (9.5 km), Veliki Bukovec (9.9 km).