Sveti Ilija: population and statistics
Sveti Ilija has a population of 3,181 (2025) across 17.2 km², or 185 people per km². It ranks 224 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,181 residents
- 17.2 km²
- 185 people/km²
Sveti Ilija in numbers
Key points
Among the 28 municipalities in Varaždin County, Sveti Ilija ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: 10.3% in Sveti Ilija, compared with an average of 18.3% in Varaždin County and 23.7% nationally.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 80.4% in Sveti Ilija, compared with an average of 52.1% in Varaždin County and 33.9% nationally.
Population of Sveti Ilija over time
Sveti Ilija had 3,449 residents in 2015 and 3,181 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,251 |
| 2021 | 3,233 |
| 2022 | 3,228 |
| 2023 | 3,235 |
| 2024 | 3,211 |
| 2025 | 3,181 |
Did you know?
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,409 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Beretinec, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gornji Kneginec (4,927 residents), 3.6 km away.
All indicators for Sveti Ilija
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 Ilija | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.3 years | 43.9 | 44.8 | ranked 424 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.8% | 20.8% | 22.9% | ranked 452 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.3% | 13.9% | 13.7% | ranked 184 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.6 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 213 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.1 ‰ | 0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 384 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.1 ‰ | 0.6 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 490 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sveti Ilija | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,702 | 81,323 | 2,390,500 | ranked 288 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 525 | 510 | 604 | ranked 366 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 32.5% | 14.0% | 7.9% | ranked 57 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 10.3% | 18.3% | 25.9% | ranked 534 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 116.7 m² | 106.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 49 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) | 9.0 | 9.1 | 7.2 | ranked 229 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.6% | 98.4% | 99.0% | ranked 308 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sveti Ilija | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 69.6% | 64.5% | 12.8% | ranked 51 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 22.7% | 30.5% | 31.3% | ranked 364 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sveti Ilija | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.4% | 4.5% | 6.0% | ranked 338 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 36.6% | 32.4% | 19.5% | ranked 41 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.5% | 10.3% | 9.0% | ranked 182 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,994 € | 8,974 € | 7,821 € | ranked 55 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,222 € | 12,264 € | 11,010 € | ranked 115 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,459 € | 6,475 € | 6,391 € | ranked 253 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 547 | 507 | 456 | ranked 58 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 295 | 283 | 302 | ranked 302 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sveti Ilija | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.2% | 3.2% | 4.6% | ranked 391 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 54.2% | 52.1% | 45.2% | ranked 39 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 361 | 54,226 | 1,262,193 | ranked 277 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 112 | 342 | 150 | ranked 352 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 80.4% | 52.1% | 55.5% | ranked 11 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sveti Ilija | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 584 | – | 9,381 | ranked 302 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) | 4.4% | 3.8% | 6.5% | ranked 434 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Sveti Ilija | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.31 | 3.04 | 2.75 | ranked 31 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Sveti Ilija | Varaždin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 61 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 153 | 6,538 | 158,685 | ranked 175 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 48 | 41 | 35 | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 71 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 320 | 11,648 | 291,355 | ranked 160 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 101 | 74 | 72 | ranked 27 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.7 | 8.2 | 6.3 | ranked 398 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 65 | 5,169 | 139,372 | ranked 281 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 20 | 33 | 28 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 14.0% | 18.2% | 13.0% | ranked 242 of 545 |
Sveti Ilija: 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
−5.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−3.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−3.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
7 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,994 € in 2025, compared with 6,102 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,222 € in 2025, compared with 8,892 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,459 € in 2025, compared with 4,153 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
361 in 2024, compared with 203 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,545 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Sveti Ilija?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Beretinec1.8 km · 2,023
- Gornji Kneginec3.6 km · 4,927
- Varaždin7.0 km · 44,283
- Vidovec7.5 km · 4,770
- Trnovec Bartolovečki7.9 km · 6,054
- Varaždinske Toplice8.7 km · 5,556
- Novi Marof8.9 km · 11,396
- Sračinec9.8 km · 4,624
All municipalities in Varaždin County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sveti Ilija?
Sveti Ilija has 3,181 residents (2025), ranking 224 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Sveti Ilija?
Sveti Ilija covers 17.2 km², with a density of 185 people per km².
Is the population of Sveti Ilija growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sveti Ilija went from 3,449 to 3,181, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Sveti Ilija?
Sveti Ilija is in Varaždin County. Latitude 46.246, longitude 16.323.
Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence: what is the figure for Sveti Ilija?
In Sveti Ilija, “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence” stands at 10.3% (2021), ranking 534 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 25.9%.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Sveti Ilija?
In Sveti Ilija, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 80.4% (2021), ranking 11 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Which municipalities border Sveti Ilija?
The nearest to Sveti Ilija are Beretinec (1.8 km), Gornji Kneginec (3.6 km), Varaždin (7.0 km), Vidovec (7.5 km), Trnovec Bartolovečki (7.9 km).