Sopje: population and statistics
Sopje has a population of 1,846 (2025) across 24.3 km², or 76.0 people per km². It ranks 365 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,846 residents
- 24.3 km²
- 76 people/km²
Sopje in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Virovitica-Podravina County, Sopje ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 49.0% in Sopje, 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: 4.7% in Sopje, compared with an average of 13.1% in Virovitica-Podravina County and 24.3% nationally.
Population of Sopje over time
Sopje had 2,164 residents in 2015 and 1,846 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,939 |
| 2021 | 1,885 |
| 2022 | 1,871 |
| 2023 | 1,875 |
| 2024 | 1,858 |
| 2025 | 1,846 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Virovitica-Podravina County for “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,403 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Čađavica, 10.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Slatina (10,918 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Sopje
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 | Sopje | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.1 years | 44.5 | 44.8 | ranked 245 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.6% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 290 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) | −12.9 ‰ | −8.8 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 459 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.1 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 2.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 139 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sopje | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 969 | 37,671 | 2,390,500 | ranked 431 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 511 | 535 | 604 | ranked 393 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 6.0% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 311 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.6% | 26.1% | 25.9% | ranked 331 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 89.9 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 455 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) | 4.3 | 6.6 | 7.2 | ranked 385 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 92.2% | 97.4% | 99.0% | ranked 515 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sopje | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 14.4% | 49.1% | 12.8% | ranked 263 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 17.0% | 28.9% | 31.3% | ranked 447 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sopje | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 49.0% | 15.9% | 6.0% | ranked 1 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 12.9% | 21.7% | 19.5% | ranked 413 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 5.1% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 488 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,795 € | 7,401 € | 7,821 € | ranked 522 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,256 € | 10,899 € | 11,010 € | ranked 502 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,417 € | 6,288 € | 6,391 € | ranked 451 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 311 | 414 | 456 | ranked 539 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 284 | 327 | 302 | ranked 365 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sopje | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.6% | 8.9% | 4.6% | ranked 62 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 41.2% | 42.0% | 45.2% | ranked 398 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 162 | 15,737 | 1,262,193 | ranked 425 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 87 | 235 | 150 | ranked 422 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 38.2% | 32.6% | 55.5% | ranked 411 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sopje | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.1% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 375 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Sopje | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.79 | 2.67 | 2.75 | ranked 246 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Sopje | 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) | 44 | 2,350 | 158,685 | ranked 400 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 24 | 35 | 35 | ranked 411 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 74 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 60 | 5,122 | 291,355 | ranked 483 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 33 | 77 | 72 | ranked 511 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.5 | 7.5 | 6.3 | ranked 466 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 17 | 1,855 | 139,372 | ranked 500 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 9 | 28 | 28 | ranked 527 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 4.7% | 13.1% | 13.0% | ranked 541 of 545 |
Sopje: 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
−12.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −17.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
1.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −12.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
8.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 6 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,795 € in 2025, compared with 4,173 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,256 € in 2025, compared with 6,280 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,417 € in 2025, compared with 3,523 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
162 in 2024, compared with 86 in 2011
Where is Sopje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Čađavica11 km · 1,437
- Slatina12 km · 10,918
- Nova Bukovica16 km · 1,180
- Podravska Moslavina19 km · 847
- Suhopolje19 km · 4,880
- Crnac19 km · 997
- Gradina19 km · 2,621
- Mikleuš21 km · 962
All municipalities in Virovitica-Podravina County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sopje?
Sopje has 1,846 residents (2025), ranking 365 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Sopje?
Sopje covers 24.3 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Sopje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sopje went from 2,164 to 1,846, a change of −14.7%.
Where is Sopje?
Sopje is in Virovitica-Podravina County. Latitude 45.801, longitude 17.742.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Sopje?
In Sopje, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 49.0% (2021), ranking 1 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: what is the figure for Sopje?
In Sopje, “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education” stands at 4.7% (2021), ranking 541 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.0%.
Which municipalities border Sopje?
The nearest to Sopje are Čađavica (11 km), Slatina (12 km), Nova Bukovica (16 km), Podravska Moslavina (19 km), Suhopolje (19 km).