Orahovica: population and statistics
Orahovica has a population of 4,201 (2025) across 124.2 km², or 33.8 people per km². It ranks 175 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −15.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,201 residents
- 124.2 km²
- 34 people/km²
Orahovica in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Virovitica-Podravina County, Orahovica ranks No. 5 by population.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: −13.1 ‰ in Orahovica, compared with an average of −2.5 ‰ in Virovitica-Podravina County and 5.0 ‰ nationally.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 28.8% in Orahovica, compared with an average of 32.6% in Virovitica-Podravina County and 33.9% nationally.
Population of Orahovica over time
Orahovica had 4,995 residents in 2015 and 4,201 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,569 |
| 2021 | 4,503 |
| 2022 | 4,405 |
| 2023 | 4,341 |
| 2024 | 4,307 |
| 2025 | 4,201 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Virovitica-Podravina County for “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”.
- Number 1 in Virovitica-Podravina County for “Tourist nights in the year”.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,395 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Čačinci, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Našice (13,561 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Orahovica
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 | Orahovica | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.5 years | 44.5 | 44.8 | ranked 210 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.9% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 211 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.0% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 232 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −8.6 ‰ | −8.8 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 344 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −13.1 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 511 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.0 ‰ | 2.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 384 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orahovica | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,503 | 37,671 | 2,390,500 | ranked 206 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 552 | 535 | 604 | ranked 328 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 6.6% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 301 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.5% | 26.1% | 25.9% | ranked 333 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 101.6 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 250 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 71 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.1 | 6.6 | 7.2 | ranked 348 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.6% | 97.4% | 99.0% | ranked 174 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Orahovica | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 63.6% | 49.1% | 12.8% | ranked 77 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 32.8% | 28.9% | 31.3% | ranked 255 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orahovica | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 10.0% | 15.9% | 6.0% | ranked 186 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 33.6% | 21.7% | 19.5% | ranked 80 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.8% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 461 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,392 € | 7,401 € | 7,821 € | ranked 201 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,545 € | 10,899 € | 11,010 € | ranked 198 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,658 € | 6,288 € | 6,391 € | ranked 202 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 429 | 414 | 456 | ranked 358 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 370 | 327 | 302 | ranked 98 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orahovica | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.0% | 8.9% | 4.6% | ranked 126 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 44.0% | 42.0% | 45.2% | ranked 312 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,241 | 15,737 | 1,262,193 | ranked 126 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 288 | 235 | 150 | ranked 89 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 28.8% | 32.6% | 55.5% | ranked 467 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Orahovica | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 14,871 | – | 9,381 | ranked 192 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 3.2 | 0.5 | 1.6 | ranked 183 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.0% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 301 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Orahovica | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.57 | 2.67 | 2.75 | ranked 385 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Orahovica | 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) | 144 | 2,350 | 158,685 | ranked 187 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 35 | 35 | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 74 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 308 | 5,122 | 291,355 | ranked 169 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 73 | 77 | 72 | ranked 250 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.1 | 7.5 | 6.3 | ranked 77 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 135 | 1,855 | 139,372 | ranked 145 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 32 | 28 | 28 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 18.3% | 13.1% | 13.0% | ranked 153 of 545 |
Orahovica: 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
−8.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−13.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −19.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
1.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −12.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 10 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,392 € in 2025, compared with 5,444 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,545 € in 2025, compared with 7,788 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,658 € in 2025, compared with 4,428 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,241 in 2024, compared with 1,310 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
14,871 in 2019, compared with 14,202 in 2014
Where is Orahovica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Čačinci6.8 km · 2,055
- Zdenci7.5 km · 1,355
- Feričanci7.7 km · 1,661
- Mikleuš11 km · 962
- Donja Motičina11 km · 1,247
- Kutjevo13 km · 4,389
- Đurđenovac13 km · 4,932
- Nova Bukovica16 km · 1,180
All municipalities in Virovitica-Podravina County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orahovica?
Orahovica has 4,201 residents (2025), ranking 175 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Orahovica?
Orahovica covers 124.2 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Orahovica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Orahovica went from 4,995 to 4,201, a change of −15.9%.
Where is Orahovica?
Orahovica is in Virovitica-Podravina County. Latitude 45.540, longitude 17.885.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Orahovica?
In Orahovica, “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents” stands at −13.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 511 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.1 ‰.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Orahovica?
In Orahovica, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 28.8% (2021), ranking 467 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Which municipalities border Orahovica?
The nearest to Orahovica are Čačinci (6.8 km), Zdenci (7.5 km), Feričanci (7.7 km), Mikleuš (11 km), Donja Motičina (11 km).