Novi Marof: population and statistics
Novi Marof has a population of 11,396 (2025) across 111.9 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 50 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 11,396 residents
- 111.9 km²
- 102 people/km²
Novi Marof in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Varaždin County, Novi Marof ranks No. 3 by population.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: 53.9% in Novi Marof, compared with an average of 52.1% in Varaždin County and 49.1% nationally.
Population of Novi Marof over time
Novi Marof had 12,810 residents in 2015 and 11,396 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,889 |
| 2021 | 11,713 |
| 2022 | 11,641 |
| 2023 | 11,506 |
| 2024 | 11,476 |
| 2025 | 11,396 |
Did you know?
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Children in kindergartens”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,672 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ljubešćica, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Varaždin (44,283 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Novi Marof
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 | Novi Marof | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.1 years | 43.9 | 44.8 | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 18.9% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 487 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.9% | 13.9% | 13.7% | ranked 248 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) | −3.3 ‰ | 0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 389 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.9 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 390 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Novi Marof | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 6,858 | 81,323 | 2,390,500 | ranked 61 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 581 | 510 | 604 | ranked 302 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 15.8% | 14.0% | 7.9% | ranked 189 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 29.9% | 18.3% | 25.9% | ranked 198 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 113.7 m² | 106.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 73 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 15 | 394 | 16,654 | ranked 145 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 8.5 | 9.1 | 7.2 | ranked 238 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.7% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 301 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Novi Marof | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 55.1% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 115 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 18.5% | 30.5% | 31.3% | ranked 424 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Novi Marof | 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) | 32.7% | 32.4% | 19.5% | ranked 91 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 13.8% | 10.3% | 9.0% | ranked 83 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,666 € | 8,974 € | 7,821 € | ranked 172 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,561 € | 12,264 € | 11,010 € | ranked 70 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,263 € | 6,475 € | 6,391 € | ranked 301 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 492 | 507 | 456 | ranked 168 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 284 | 283 | 302 | ranked 365 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Novi Marof | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.9% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 423 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 53.9% | 52.1% | 45.2% | ranked 46 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,809 | 54,226 | 1,262,193 | ranked 92 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 158 | 342 | 150 | ranked 258 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 55.4% | 52.1% | 55.5% | ranked 274 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Novi Marof | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 2,500 | – | 9,381 | ranked 262 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | ranked 291 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.6% | 3.8% | 6.5% | ranked 416 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Novi Marof | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.21 | 3.04 | 2.75 | ranked 55 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Novi Marof | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 4 | 61 | 1,794 | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 480 | 6,538 | 158,685 | ranked 50 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 42 | 41 | 35 | ranked 142 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 7 | 71 | 1,925 | ranked 46 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 821 | 11,648 | 291,355 | ranked 56 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 72 | 74 | 72 | ranked 270 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.4 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 113 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 357 | 5,169 | 139,372 | ranked 58 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 31 | 33 | 28 | ranked 183 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 14.4% | 18.2% | 13.0% | ranked 236 of 545 |
Novi Marof: 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 −5.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−3.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
15 in 2024, compared with 16 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,666 € in 2025, compared with 5,590 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,561 € in 2025, compared with 8,446 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,263 € in 2025, compared with 4,113 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,809 in 2024, compared with 2,154 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
3,643 in 2021, compared with 1,204 in 2018
Where is Novi Marof?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Ljubešćica3.9 km · 1,632
- Breznički Hum7.0 km · 1,102
- Gornja Rijeka7.7 km · 1,482
- Varaždinske Toplice8.2 km · 5,556
- Visoko8.5 km · 1,276
- Sveti Ilija8.9 km · 3,181
- Beretinec9.6 km · 2,023
- Gornji Kneginec9.7 km · 4,927
All municipalities in Varaždin County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Novi Marof?
Novi Marof has 11,396 residents (2025), ranking 50 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Novi Marof?
Novi Marof covers 111.9 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Novi Marof growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Novi Marof went from 12,810 to 11,396, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Novi Marof?
Novi Marof is in Varaždin County. Latitude 46.167, longitude 16.333.
Employed share of residents aged 15 and over: what is the figure for Novi Marof?
In Novi Marof, “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over” stands at 53.9% (2021), ranking 46 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
Children in kindergartens: what is the figure for Novi Marof?
In Novi Marof, “Children in kindergartens” stands at 480 (2025/2026), ranking 50 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 86.
Which municipalities border Novi Marof?
The nearest to Novi Marof are Ljubešćica (3.9 km), Breznički Hum (7.0 km), Gornja Rijeka (7.7 km), Varaždinske Toplice (8.2 km), Visoko (8.5 km).