Špišić Bukovica: population and statistics
Špišić Bukovica has a population of 3,108 (2025) across 32.4 km², or 95.9 people per km². It ranks 227 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,108 residents
- 32.4 km²
- 96 people/km²
Špišić Bukovica in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Virovitica-Podravina County, Špišić Bukovica ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 38.0% in Špišić Bukovica, 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: 6.1% in Špišić Bukovica, compared with an average of 13.1% in Virovitica-Podravina County and 24.3% nationally.
Population of Špišić Bukovica over time
Špišić Bukovica had 3,897 residents in 2015 and 3,108 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,335 |
| 2021 | 3,263 |
| 2022 | 3,205 |
| 2023 | 3,160 |
| 2024 | 3,127 |
| 2025 | 3,108 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Virovitica-Podravina County for “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”.
- “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 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,538 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Virovitica (18,543 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Špišić Bukovica
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 | Špišić Bukovica | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.2 years | 44.5 | 44.8 | ranked 338 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.6% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 357 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) | −11.2 ‰ | −8.8 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 428 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.9 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 2.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 111 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Špišić Bukovica | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,810 | 37,671 | 2,390,500 | ranked 282 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 548 | 535 | 604 | ranked 336 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.6% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 449 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 31.1% | 26.1% | 25.9% | ranked 176 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 96.3 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 341 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 71 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 4.5 | 6.6 | 7.2 | ranked 370 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 95.0% | 97.4% | 99.0% | ranked 482 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Špišić Bukovica | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 24.7% | 49.1% | 12.8% | ranked 217 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 18.9% | 28.9% | 31.3% | ranked 417 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Špišić Bukovica | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 38.0% | 15.9% | 6.0% | ranked 4 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 15.9% | 21.7% | 19.5% | ranked 341 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.1% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 387 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,512 € | 7,401 € | 7,821 € | ranked 468 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,449 € | 10,899 € | 11,010 € | ranked 493 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,202 € | 6,288 € | 6,391 € | ranked 313 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 391 | 414 | 456 | ranked 452 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 295 | 327 | 302 | ranked 302 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Špišić Bukovica | 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) | 42.9% | 42.0% | 45.2% | ranked 352 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 259 | 15,737 | 1,262,193 | ranked 338 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) | 44.8% | 32.6% | 55.5% | ranked 366 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Špišić Bukovica | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.4% | 5.6% | 6.5% | ranked 353 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Špišić Bukovica | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.72 | 2.67 | 2.75 | ranked 282 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Špišić Bukovica | 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) | 108 | 2,350 | 158,685 | ranked 228 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 35 | 35 | 35 | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 6 | 74 | 1,925 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 244 | 5,122 | 291,355 | ranked 217 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 79 | 77 | 72 | ranked 160 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 6.3 | ranked 260 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 59 | 1,855 | 139,372 | ranked 301 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 19 | 28 | 28 | ranked 426 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 6.1% | 13.1% | 13.0% | ranked 520 of 545 |
Špišić Bukovica: 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
−11.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −10.9 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
1.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
10.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,512 € in 2025, compared with 3,858 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,449 € in 2025, compared with 6,113 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,202 € in 2025, compared with 3,898 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
259 in 2024, compared with 152 in 2011
Where is Špišić Bukovica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Virovitica6.9 km · 18,543
- Lukač9.4 km · 2,577
- Pitomača12 km · 8,146
- Gradina16 km · 2,621
- Suhopolje17 km · 4,880
- Podravske Sesvete17 km · 1,383
- Kloštar Podravski18 km · 2,649
- Velika Pisanica18 km · 1,172
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Špišić Bukovica?
Špišić Bukovica has 3,108 residents (2025), ranking 227 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Špišić Bukovica?
Špišić Bukovica covers 32.4 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Špišić Bukovica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Špišić Bukovica went from 3,897 to 3,108, a change of −20.2%.
Where is Špišić Bukovica?
Špišić Bukovica is in Virovitica-Podravina County. Latitude 45.856, longitude 17.300.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Špišić Bukovica?
In Špišić Bukovica, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 38.0% (2021), ranking 4 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: what is the figure for Špišić Bukovica?
In Špišić Bukovica, “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education” stands at 6.1% (2021), ranking 520 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.0%.
Which municipalities border Špišić Bukovica?
The nearest to Špišić Bukovica are Virovitica (6.9 km), Lukač (9.4 km), Pitomača (12 km), Gradina (16 km), Suhopolje (17 km).