Petrijanec: population and statistics
Petrijanec has a population of 4,490 (2025) across 13.8 km², or 325 people per km². It ranks 156 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,490 residents
- 13.8 km²
- 325 people/km²
Petrijanec in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Varaždin County, Petrijanec ranks No. 13 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: 302 in Petrijanec, compared with an average of 510 in Varaždin County and 622 nationally.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: 3.78 in Petrijanec, compared with an average of 3.04 in Varaždin County and 2.70 nationally.
Population of Petrijanec over time
Petrijanec had 4,697 residents in 2015 and 4,490 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,534 |
| 2021 | 4,556 |
| 2022 | 4,534 |
| 2023 | 4,576 |
| 2024 | 4,577 |
| 2025 | 4,490 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Varaždin County for “Share of children aged 0 to 14”.
- Number 1 in Varaždin County for “Average household size in occupied dwellings”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of children aged 0 to 14”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,933 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
All indicators for Petrijanec
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 | Petrijanec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 39.7 years | 43.9 | 44.8 | ranked 536 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 16.4% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 534 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 19.1% | 13.9% | 13.7% | ranked 8 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.7 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 30 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −20.9 ‰ | 0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 537 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −6.5 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 527 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petrijanec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,374 | 81,323 | 2,390,500 | ranked 351 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 302 | 510 | 604 | ranked 545 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.9% | 14.0% | 7.9% | ranked 487 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 13.5% | 18.3% | 25.9% | ranked 519 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 119.3 m² | 106.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 33 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 7 | 394 | 16,654 | ranked 200 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.0 | 9.1 | 7.2 | ranked 358 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 95.4% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 471 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Petrijanec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 57.0% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 106 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 23.5% | 30.5% | 31.3% | ranked 357 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petrijanec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 8.5% | 4.5% | 6.0% | ranked 213 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 35.8% | 32.4% | 19.5% | ranked 50 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.8% | 10.3% | 9.0% | ranked 169 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,812 € | 8,974 € | 7,821 € | ranked 436 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,849 € | 12,264 € | 11,010 € | ranked 303 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,911 € | 6,475 € | 6,391 € | ranked 369 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 472 | 507 | 456 | ranked 227 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 214 | 283 | 302 | ranked 535 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petrijanec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.7% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 345 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.2% | 52.1% | 45.2% | ranked 107 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,061 | 54,226 | 1,262,193 | ranked 137 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 232 | 342 | 150 | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 69.7% | 52.1% | 55.5% | ranked 113 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Petrijanec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.2% | 3.8% | 6.5% | ranked 514 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Petrijanec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.78 | 3.04 | 2.75 | ranked 1 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Petrijanec | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 61 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 169 | 6,538 | 158,685 | ranked 160 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 38 | 41 | 35 | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 71 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 459 | 11,648 | 291,355 | ranked 105 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 102 | 74 | 72 | ranked 26 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.8 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 93 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 106 | 5,169 | 139,372 | ranked 181 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 24 | 33 | 28 | ranked 347 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.9% | 18.2% | 13.0% | ranked 381 of 545 |
Petrijanec: 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
0.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−20.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−6.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
7 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,812 € in 2025, compared with 4,660 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,849 € in 2025, compared with 7,606 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,911 € in 2025, compared with 3,720 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,061 in 2024, compared with 510 in 2011
Where is Petrijanec?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Sračinec4.7 km · 4,624
- Vinica6.0 km · 2,955
- Vidovec7.4 km · 4,770
- Maruševec7.4 km · 5,539
- Cestica8.4 km · 5,477
- Varaždin9.8 km · 44,283
- Donja Voća11 km · 1,928
- Beretinec12 km · 2,023
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petrijanec?
Petrijanec has 4,490 residents (2025), ranking 156 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Petrijanec?
Petrijanec covers 13.8 km², with a density of 325 people per km².
Is the population of Petrijanec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Petrijanec went from 4,697 to 4,490, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Petrijanec?
Petrijanec is in Varaždin County. Latitude 46.349, longitude 16.225.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Petrijanec?
In Petrijanec, “Dwellings per 1,000 residents” stands at 302 (2021), ranking 545 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 604.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Petrijanec?
In Petrijanec, “Average household size in occupied dwellings” stands at 3.78 (2021), ranking 1 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 2.75.
Which municipalities border Petrijanec?
The nearest to Petrijanec are Sračinec (4.7 km), Vinica (6.0 km), Vidovec (7.4 km), Maruševec (7.4 km), Cestica (8.4 km).