Bošnjaci: population and statistics
Bošnjaci has a population of 2,565 (2025) across 95.0 km², or 27.0 people per km². It ranks 279 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −26.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,565 residents
- 95.0 km²
- 27 people/km²
Bošnjaci in numbers
Key points
Among the 31 municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County, Bošnjaci ranks No. 17 by population.
Unemployment rate: 13.1% in Bošnjaci, compared with an average of 9.7% in Vukovar-Srijem County and 5.3% nationally.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: 100.0% in Bošnjaci, compared with an average of 99.4% in Vukovar-Srijem County and 99.2% nationally.
Population of Bošnjaci over time
Bošnjaci had 3,495 residents in 2015 and 2,565 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,908 |
| 2021 | 2,844 |
| 2022 | 2,750 |
| 2023 | 2,668 |
| 2024 | 2,617 |
| 2025 | 2,565 |
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,305 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Županja (8,585 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Bošnjaci
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 | Bošnjaci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.8 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 270 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.8% | 22.8% | 22.9% | ranked 343 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.9% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 248 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −14.5 ‰ | −7.6 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 484 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −7.8 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 465 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 2.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 182 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bošnjaci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,521 | 76,271 | 2,390,500 | ranked 323 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 530 | 532 | 604 | ranked 359 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 8.0% | 2.2% | 7.9% | ranked 270 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 24.1% | 26.4% | 25.9% | ranked 318 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 97.3 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 324 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 3 | 105 | 16,654 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 3.8 | 5.2 | 7.2 | ranked 405 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 99.4% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bošnjaci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 22.7% | 50.6% | 12.8% | ranked 221 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 33.5% | 43.7% | 31.3% | ranked 251 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bošnjaci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 16.8% | 11.4% | 6.0% | ranked 92 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 16.5% | 17.1% | 19.5% | ranked 329 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.9% | 8.3% | 9.0% | ranked 217 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,474 € | 7,860 € | 7,821 € | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,987 € | 11,311 € | 11,010 € | ranked 275 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,130 € | 6,899 € | 6,391 € | ranked 325 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 382 | 425 | 456 | ranked 474 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 291 | 323 | 302 | ranked 323 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bošnjaci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 13.1% | 9.7% | 4.6% | ranked 27 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 37.5% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 476 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 225 | 35,925 | 1,262,193 | ranked 364 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 86 | 263 | 150 | ranked 425 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 49.2% | 37.4% | 55.5% | ranked 341 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bošnjaci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 9.7% | 6.7% | 6.5% | ranked 167 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Bošnjaci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.79 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 246 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Bošnjaci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 67 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 79 | 5,522 | 158,685 | ranked 295 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 31 | 41 | 35 | ranked 332 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 84 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 190 | 10,358 | 291,355 | ranked 266 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 74 | 76 | 72 | ranked 231 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.6 | 6.5 | 6.3 | ranked 165 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 78 | 4,855 | 139,372 | ranked 238 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 30 | 36 | 28 | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.7% | 15.3% | 13.0% | ranked 341 of 545 |
Bošnjaci: 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
−14.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−7.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −17.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
6.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
3 in 2024, compared with 6 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,474 € in 2025, compared with 3,888 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,987 € in 2025, compared with 7,120 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,130 € in 2025, compared with 4,007 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
225 in 2024, compared with 153 in 2011
Where is Bošnjaci?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Županja5.1 km · 8,585
- Štitar11 km · 1,412
- Gradište12 km · 2,043
- Otok14 km · 4,573
- Vrbanja15 km · 2,656
- Drenovci16 km · 3,324
- Cerna17 km · 3,504
- Privlaka17 km · 2,002
All municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bošnjaci?
Bošnjaci has 2,565 residents (2025), ranking 279 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Bošnjaci?
Bošnjaci covers 95.0 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Bošnjaci growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bošnjaci went from 3,495 to 2,565, a change of −26.6%.
Where is Bošnjaci?
Bošnjaci is in Vukovar-Srijem County. Latitude 45.050, longitude 18.760.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Bošnjaci?
In Bošnjaci, “Unemployment rate” stands at 13.1% (2021), ranking 27 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: what is the figure for Bošnjaci?
In Bošnjaci, “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system” stands at 100.0% (2021), ranking 1 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 99.0%.
Which municipalities border Bošnjaci?
The nearest to Bošnjaci are Županja (5.1 km), Štitar (11 km), Gradište (12 km), Otok (14 km), Vrbanja (15 km).