Cerna: population and statistics
Cerna has a population of 3,504 (2025) across 54.7 km², or 64.1 people per km². It ranks 201 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,504 residents
- 54.7 km²
- 64 people/km²
Cerna in numbers
Key points
Among the 31 municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County, Cerna ranks No. 9 by population.
Average age of residents: 41.5 years in Cerna, compared with an average of 44.6 years in Vukovar-Srijem County and 44.3 years nationally.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: 51 in Cerna, compared with an average of 41 in Vukovar-Srijem County and 41 nationally.
Population of Cerna over time
Cerna had 4,382 residents in 2015 and 3,504 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,744 |
| 2021 | 3,685 |
| 2022 | 3,626 |
| 2023 | 3,551 |
| 2024 | 3,503 |
| 2025 | 3,504 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vukovar-Srijem County for “Natural change per 1,000 residents”.
- Number 1 in Vukovar-Srijem County for “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”.
- “Average age of residents”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,661 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Andrijaševci, 4.6 km away.
All indicators for Cerna
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 | Cerna | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 41.5 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 515 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 18.0% | 22.8% | 22.9% | ranked 507 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.8% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 65 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 0.6 ‰ | −7.6 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 32 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −1.1 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 346 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 2.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 260 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cerna | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,668 | 76,271 | 2,390,500 | ranked 294 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 449 | 532 | 604 | ranked 479 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.8% | 2.2% | 7.9% | ranked 493 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 23.7% | 26.4% | 25.9% | ranked 328 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 110.7 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 115 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 4 | 105 | 16,654 | ranked 255 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 7.1 | 5.2 | 7.2 | ranked 274 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.5% | 99.4% | 99.0% | ranked 317 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cerna | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 55.2% | 50.6% | 12.8% | ranked 113 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 47.0% | 43.7% | 31.3% | ranked 174 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cerna | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 12.2% | 11.4% | 6.0% | ranked 149 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 31.7% | 17.1% | 19.5% | ranked 98 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 14.3% | 8.3% | 9.0% | ranked 72 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,224 € | 7,860 € | 7,821 € | ranked 373 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,861 € | 11,311 € | 11,010 € | ranked 300 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,694 € | 6,899 € | 6,391 € | ranked 191 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 422 | 425 | 456 | ranked 377 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 250 | 323 | 302 | ranked 491 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cerna | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.3% | 9.7% | 4.6% | ranked 68 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 44.5% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 298 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 648 | 35,925 | 1,262,193 | ranked 180 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 185 | 263 | 150 | ranked 211 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 52.9% | 37.4% | 55.5% | ranked 298 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cerna | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.7% | 6.7% | 6.5% | ranked 411 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Cerna | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.94 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 173 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Cerna | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 67 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 178 | 5,522 | 158,685 | ranked 152 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 51 | 41 | 35 | ranked 45 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 84 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 308 | 10,358 | 291,355 | ranked 169 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 88 | 76 | 72 | ranked 82 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.7 | 6.5 | 6.3 | ranked 155 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 91 | 4,855 | 139,372 | ranked 212 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 26 | 36 | 28 | ranked 298 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.3% | 15.3% | 13.0% | ranked 449 of 545 |
Cerna: 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
0.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −6.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−1.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
4.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,224 € in 2025, compared with 4,731 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,861 € in 2025, compared with 7,256 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,694 € in 2025, compared with 4,254 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
648 in 2024, compared with 361 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2017, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Cerna?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Andrijaševci4.6 km · 3,260
- Gradište4.8 km · 2,043
- Ivankovo10 km · 6,306
- Štitar11 km · 1,412
- Vođinci11 km · 1,535
- Privlaka12 km · 2,002
- Vinkovci14 km · 30,163
- Županja14 km · 8,585
All municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cerna?
Cerna has 3,504 residents (2025), ranking 201 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Cerna?
Cerna covers 54.7 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Cerna growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cerna went from 4,382 to 3,504, a change of −20.0%.
Where is Cerna?
Cerna is in Vukovar-Srijem County. Latitude 45.190, longitude 18.689.
Average age of residents: what is the figure for Cerna?
In Cerna, “Average age of residents” stands at 41.5 years (2021), ranking 515 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 44.8 years.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Cerna?
In Cerna, “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents” stands at 51 (2025/2026), ranking 45 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 35.
Which municipalities border Cerna?
The nearest to Cerna are Andrijaševci (4.6 km), Gradište (4.8 km), Ivankovo (10 km), Štitar (11 km), Vođinci (11 km).