Gradina: population and statistics
Gradina has a population of 2,621 (2025) across 120.2 km², or 21.8 people per km². It ranks 269 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −23.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,621 residents
- 120.2 km²
- 22 people/km²
Gradina in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Virovitica-Podravina County, Gradina ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 32.5% in Gradina, compared with an average of 15.9% in Virovitica-Podravina County and 4.3% nationally.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: 5.9% in Gradina, compared with an average of 13.1% in Virovitica-Podravina County and 24.3% nationally.
Population of Gradina over time
Gradina had 3,434 residents in 2015 and 2,621 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,932 |
| 2021 | 2,836 |
| 2022 | 2,738 |
| 2023 | 2,690 |
| 2024 | 2,622 |
| 2025 | 2,621 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Virovitica-Podravina County for “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,835 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Suhopolje (4,880 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Gradina
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 | Gradina | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.7 years | 44.5 | 44.8 | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.9% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 403 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.9% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 362 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −17.5 ‰ | −8.8 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 510 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 218 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 2.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 126 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gradina | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,653 | 37,671 | 2,390,500 | ranked 297 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 575 | 535 | 604 | ranked 306 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.4% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 407 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 35.5% | 26.1% | 25.9% | ranked 106 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 94.3 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 381 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 71 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.0 | 6.6 | 7.2 | ranked 358 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 92.8% | 97.4% | 99.0% | ranked 503 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gradina | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 6.1% | 49.1% | 12.8% | ranked 354 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 19.5% | 28.9% | 31.3% | ranked 408 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gradina | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 32.5% | 15.9% | 6.0% | ranked 14 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 18.5% | 21.7% | 19.5% | ranked 292 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.4% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 187 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,912 € | 7,401 € | 7,821 € | ranked 519 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,541 € | 10,899 € | 11,010 € | ranked 483 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,522 € | 6,288 € | 6,391 € | ranked 438 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 361 | 414 | 456 | ranked 506 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 305 | 327 | 302 | ranked 260 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gradina | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 12.8% | 8.9% | 4.6% | ranked 32 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 38.4% | 42.0% | 45.2% | ranked 457 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 218 | 15,737 | 1,262,193 | ranked 369 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 83 | 235 | 150 | ranked 433 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 47.7% | 32.6% | 55.5% | ranked 351 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gradina | Virovitica-Podravina 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 | 0.5 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.1% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 375 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Gradina | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.81 | 2.67 | 2.75 | ranked 237 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Gradina | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 19 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 45 | 2,350 | 158,685 | ranked 395 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 17 | 35 | 35 | ranked 447 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 7 | 74 | 1,925 | ranked 46 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 157 | 5,122 | 291,355 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 60 | 77 | 72 | ranked 410 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.4 | 7.5 | 6.3 | ranked 337 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 60 | 1,855 | 139,372 | ranked 297 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 23 | 28 | 28 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 5.9% | 13.1% | 13.0% | ranked 526 of 545 |
Gradina: 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
−17.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −18.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
6.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −22.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
9.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 4 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,912 € in 2025, compared with 3,911 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,541 € in 2025, compared with 6,177 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,522 € in 2025, compared with 3,571 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
218 in 2024, compared with 138 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Gradina?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Suhopolje6.8 km · 4,880
- Lukač7.1 km · 2,577
- Virovitica10 km · 18,543
- Špišić Bukovica16 km · 3,108
- Sopje19 km · 1,846
- Đulovac22 km · 2,711
- Slatina23 km · 10,918
- Pitomača24 km · 8,146
All municipalities in Virovitica-Podravina County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gradina?
Gradina has 2,621 residents (2025), ranking 269 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Gradina?
Gradina covers 120.2 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Gradina growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gradina went from 3,434 to 2,621, a change of −23.7%.
Where is Gradina?
Gradina is in Virovitica-Podravina County. Latitude 45.860, longitude 17.510.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Gradina?
In Gradina, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 32.5% (2021), ranking 14 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: what is the figure for Gradina?
In Gradina, “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education” stands at 5.9% (2021), ranking 526 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.0%.
Which municipalities border Gradina?
The nearest to Gradina are Suhopolje (6.8 km), Lukač (7.1 km), Virovitica (10 km), Špišić Bukovica (16 km), Sopje (19 km).