Drenovci: population and statistics
Drenovci has a population of 3,324 (2025) across 74.9 km², or 44.4 people per km². It ranks 213 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −29.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,324 residents
- 74.9 km²
- 44 people/km²
Drenovci in numbers
Key points
Among the 31 municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County, Drenovci ranks No. 11 by population.
Unemployment rate: 19.1% in Drenovci, compared with an average of 9.7% in Vukovar-Srijem County and 5.3% nationally.
Employees with pay per 1,000 residents: 308 in Drenovci, compared with an average of 425 in Vukovar-Srijem County and 500 nationally.
Population of Drenovci over time
Drenovci had 4,685 residents in 2015 and 3,324 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,732 |
| 2021 | 3,613 |
| 2022 | 3,522 |
| 2023 | 3,433 |
| 2024 | 3,366 |
| 2025 | 3,324 |
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employees with pay per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,490 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gunja, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Županja (8,585 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Drenovci
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 | Drenovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.8 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 131 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 25.1% | 22.8% | 22.9% | ranked 172 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.9% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 362 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −13.4 ‰ | −7.6 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 466 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.2 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 306 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 2.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 171 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drenovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,303 | 76,271 | 2,390,500 | ranked 221 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 629 | 532 | 604 | ranked 254 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.1% | 2.2% | 7.9% | ranked 419 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 32.7% | 26.4% | 25.9% | ranked 150 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 101.2 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 261 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 105 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.2 | 5.2 | 7.2 | ranked 304 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.2% | 99.4% | 99.0% | ranked 407 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Drenovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 18.4% | 50.6% | 12.8% | ranked 237 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 31.0% | 43.7% | 31.3% | ranked 275 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drenovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 33.1% | 11.4% | 6.0% | ranked 12 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 9.3% | 17.1% | 19.5% | ranked 487 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.0% | ranked 318 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,090 € | 7,860 € | 7,821 € | ranked 508 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,179 € | 11,311 € | 11,010 € | ranked 420 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,804 € | 6,899 € | 6,391 € | ranked 387 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 308 | 425 | 456 | ranked 540 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 304 | 323 | 302 | ranked 263 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drenovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 19.1% | 9.7% | 4.6% | ranked 6 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 32.2% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 526 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 346 | 35,925 | 1,262,193 | ranked 284 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 103 | 263 | 150 | ranked 377 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 36.3% | 37.4% | 55.5% | ranked 424 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Drenovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 0 | – | 9,381 | ranked 313 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 7.4% | 6.7% | 6.5% | ranked 230 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Drenovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.45 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 446 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Drenovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 6 | 67 | 1,794 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 136 | 5,522 | 158,685 | ranked 193 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 41 | 41 | 35 | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 5 | 84 | 1,925 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 222 | 10,358 | 291,355 | ranked 237 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 67 | 76 | 72 | ranked 331 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.0 | 6.5 | 6.3 | ranked 489 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 74 | 4,855 | 139,372 | ranked 247 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 22 | 36 | 28 | ranked 382 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 7.2% | 15.3% | 13.0% | ranked 491 of 545 |
Drenovci: 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
−13.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −12.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
1.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −15.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
7.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 6 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,090 € in 2025, compared with 3,695 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,179 € in 2025, compared with 6,850 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,804 € in 2025, compared with 3,847 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
346 in 2024, compared with 299 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Drenovci?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Gunja2.6 km · 2,256
- Vrbanja9.1 km · 2,656
- Bošnjaci16 km · 2,565
- Županja20 km · 8,585
- Otok25 km · 4,573
- Štitar26 km · 1,412
- Nijemci28 km · 3,231
- Gradište28 km · 2,043
All municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drenovci?
Drenovci has 3,324 residents (2025), ranking 213 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Drenovci?
Drenovci covers 74.9 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Drenovci growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Drenovci went from 4,685 to 3,324, a change of −29.1%.
Where is Drenovci?
Drenovci is in Vukovar-Srijem County. Latitude 44.920, longitude 18.850.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Drenovci?
In Drenovci, “Unemployment rate” stands at 19.1% (2021), ranking 6 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Employees with pay per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Drenovci?
In Drenovci, “Employees with pay per 1,000 residents” stands at 308 (2025), ranking 540 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 456.
Which municipalities border Drenovci?
The nearest to Drenovci are Gunja (2.6 km), Vrbanja (9.1 km), Bošnjaci (16 km), Županja (20 km), Otok (25 km).