Sveti Đurđ: population and statistics
Sveti Đurđ has a population of 3,098 (2025) across 4.1 km², or 756 people per km². It ranks 230 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,098 residents
- 4.1 km²
- 756 people/km²
Sveti Đurđ in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Varaždin County, Sveti Đurđ ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 52.7% in Sveti Đurđ, compared with an average of 32.4% in Varaždin County and 17.4% nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: 376 in Sveti Đurđ, compared with an average of 510 in Varaždin County and 622 nationally.
Population of Sveti Đurđ over time
Sveti Đurđ had 3,640 residents in 2015 and 3,098 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,339 |
| 2021 | 3,294 |
| 2022 | 3,250 |
| 2023 | 3,195 |
| 2024 | 3,127 |
| 2025 | 3,098 |
Did you know?
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 574 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ludbreg (8,558 residents), 3.8 km away.
All indicators for Sveti Đurđ
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 | Sveti Đurđ | 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) | 21.0% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 399 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.0% | 13.9% | 13.7% | ranked 232 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −13.8 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 472 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −6.1 ‰ | 0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 439 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −0.3 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 424 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sveti Đurđ | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,250 | 81,323 | 2,390,500 | ranked 372 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 376 | 510 | 604 | ranked 532 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.4% | 14.0% | 7.9% | ranked 463 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 19.8% | 18.3% | 25.9% | ranked 426 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 119.5 m² | 106.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 31 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 394 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.6 | 9.1 | 7.2 | ranked 508 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.7% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 429 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sveti Đurđ | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 51.9% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 127 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 20.2% | 30.5% | 31.3% | ranked 400 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sveti Đurđ | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 10.3% | 4.5% | 6.0% | ranked 179 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 52.7% | 32.4% | 19.5% | ranked 4 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.0% | ranked 337 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,568 € | 8,974 € | 7,821 € | ranked 320 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,466 € | 12,264 € | 11,010 € | ranked 207 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,132 € | 6,475 € | 6,391 € | ranked 486 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 483 | 507 | 456 | ranked 199 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 286 | 283 | 302 | ranked 357 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sveti Đurđ | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.3% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 475 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.4% | 52.1% | 45.2% | ranked 100 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 150 | 54,226 | 1,262,193 | ranked 435 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 48 | 342 | 150 | ranked 519 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 76.4% | 52.1% | 55.5% | ranked 39 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sveti Đurđ | 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) | 2.9% | 3.8% | 6.5% | ranked 522 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Sveti Đurđ | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.33 | 3.04 | 2.75 | ranked 29 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Sveti Đurđ | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 61 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 155 | 6,538 | 158,685 | ranked 171 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 50 | 41 | 35 | ranked 48 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 71 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 210 | 11,648 | 291,355 | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 68 | 74 | 72 | ranked 317 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.0 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 217 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 97 | 5,169 | 139,372 | ranked 203 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) | 6.9% | 18.2% | 13.0% | ranked 500 of 545 |
Sveti Đurđ: 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
−13.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−6.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−0.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,568 € in 2025, compared with 4,784 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,466 € in 2025, compared with 7,985 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,132 € in 2025, compared with 3,248 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
150 in 2024, compared with 106 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Sveti Đurđ?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Ludbreg3.8 km · 8,558
- Prelog5.7 km · 7,063
- Martijanec5.8 km · 2,468
- Veliki Bukovec8.4 km · 1,369
- Orehovica9.1 km · 2,749
- Jalžabet9.9 km · 3,206
- Donji Kraljevec10 km · 4,211
- Mali Bukovec10 km · 1,651
All municipalities in Varaždin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sveti Đurđ?
Sveti Đurđ has 3,098 residents (2025), ranking 230 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Sveti Đurđ?
Sveti Đurđ covers 4.1 km², with a density of 756 people per km².
Is the population of Sveti Đurđ growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sveti Đurđ went from 3,640 to 3,098, a change of −14.9%.
Where is Sveti Đurđ?
Sveti Đurđ is in Varaždin County. Latitude 46.284, longitude 16.604.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Sveti Đurđ?
In Sveti Đurđ, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 52.7% (2021), ranking 4 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Dwellings per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Sveti Đurđ?
In Sveti Đurđ, “Dwellings per 1,000 residents” stands at 376 (2021), ranking 532 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 604.
Which municipalities border Sveti Đurđ?
The nearest to Sveti Đurđ are Ludbreg (3.8 km), Prelog (5.7 km), Martijanec (5.8 km), Veliki Bukovec (8.4 km), Orehovica (9.1 km).