Voćin: population and statistics
Voćin has a population of 1,768 (2025) across 296.6 km², or 6.0 people per km². It ranks 381 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −21.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,768 residents
- 296.6 km²
- 6 people/km²
Voćin in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Virovitica-Podravina County, Voćin ranks No. 11 by population.
Average age of residents: 35.1 years in Voćin, compared with an average of 44.5 years in Virovitica-Podravina County and 44.3 years nationally.
Unemployment rate: 18.5% in Voćin, compared with an average of 8.9% in Virovitica-Podravina County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Voćin over time
Voćin had 2,244 residents in 2015 and 1,768 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,921 |
| 2021 | 1,871 |
| 2022 | 1,842 |
| 2023 | 1,785 |
| 2024 | 1,765 |
| 2025 | 1,768 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Virovitica-Podravina County for “Share of children aged 0 to 14”.
- Number 1 in Virovitica-Podravina County for “Unemployment rate”.
- “Average age of residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 41,541 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Voćin
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 | Voćin | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 35.1 years | 44.5 | 44.8 | ranked 545 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 11.4% | 22.0% | 22.9% | ranked 545 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 23.7% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 3 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.0 ‰ | −8.8 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 36 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.4 ‰ | −2.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 391 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 2.3 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 191 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Voćin | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 949 | 37,671 | 2,390,500 | ranked 437 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 501 | 535 | 604 | ranked 409 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.1% | 3.1% | 7.9% | ranked 419 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 41.6% | 26.1% | 25.9% | ranked 45 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 105.5 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 191 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) | 7.9 | 6.6 | 7.2 | ranked 252 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.9% | 97.4% | 99.0% | ranked 362 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Voćin | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 1.0% | 49.1% | 12.8% | ranked 533 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 8.4% | 28.9% | 31.3% | ranked 517 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Voćin | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 22.4% | 15.9% | 6.0% | ranked 55 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 13.4% | 21.7% | 19.5% | ranked 398 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 23.7% | 8.1% | 9.0% | ranked 6 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 4,658 € | 7,401 € | 7,821 € | ranked 543 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,221 € | 10,899 € | 11,010 € | ranked 505 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,089 € | 6,288 € | 6,391 € | ranked 533 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 327 | 414 | 456 | ranked 532 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 317 | 327 | 302 | ranked 215 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Voćin | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 18.5% | 8.9% | 4.6% | ranked 8 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 38.6% | 42.0% | 45.2% | ranked 454 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 254 | 15,737 | 1,262,193 | ranked 343 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 144 | 235 | 150 | ranked 286 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 31.0% | 32.6% | 55.5% | ranked 455 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Voćin | 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 | Voćin | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.60 | 2.67 | 2.75 | ranked 4 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Voćin | Virovitica-Podravina County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 19 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 81 | 2,350 | 158,685 | ranked 288 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 46 | 35 | 35 | ranked 80 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 74 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 227 | 5,122 | 291,355 | ranked 233 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 128 | 77 | 72 | ranked 4 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.1 | 7.5 | 6.3 | ranked 131 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 27 | 1,855 | 139,372 | ranked 448 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 15 | 28 | 28 | ranked 477 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 6.5% | 13.1% | 13.0% | ranked 509 of 545 |
Voćin: 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
0.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −2.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−3.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −31.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
6.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.3 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 4 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
4,658 € in 2025, compared with 2,689 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,221 € in 2025, compared with 6,057 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,089 € in 2025, compared with 2,975 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
254 in 2024, compared with 255 in 2011
Where is Voćin?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Đulovac11 km · 2,711
- Slatina15 km · 10,918
- Nova Bukovica18 km · 1,180
- Mikleuš20 km · 962
- Velika20 km · 4,215
- Suhopolje21 km · 4,880
- Kaptol25 km · 2,376
- Čačinci25 km · 2,055
All municipalities in Virovitica-Podravina County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Voćin?
Voćin has 1,768 residents (2025), ranking 381 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Voćin?
Voćin covers 296.6 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Voćin growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Voćin went from 2,244 to 1,768, a change of −21.2%.
Where is Voćin?
Voćin is in Virovitica-Podravina County. Latitude 45.618, longitude 17.548.
Average age of residents: what is the figure for Voćin?
In Voćin, “Average age of residents” stands at 35.1 years (2021), ranking 545 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 44.8 years.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Voćin?
In Voćin, “Unemployment rate” stands at 18.5% (2021), ranking 8 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Voćin?
The nearest to Voćin are Đulovac (11 km), Slatina (15 km), Nova Bukovica (18 km), Mikleuš (20 km), Velika (20 km).