Gradište: population and statistics
Gradište has a population of 2,043 (2025) across 57.6 km², or 35.5 people per km². It ranks 336 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −21.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,043 residents
- 57.6 km²
- 36 people/km²
Gradište in numbers
Key points
Among the 31 municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County, Gradište ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: 100.0% in Gradište, compared with an average of 99.4% in Vukovar-Srijem County and 99.2% nationally.
Unemployment rate: 11.3% in Gradište, compared with an average of 9.7% in Vukovar-Srijem County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Gradište over time
Gradište had 2,602 residents in 2015 and 2,043 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,272 |
| 2021 | 2,202 |
| 2022 | 2,144 |
| 2023 | 2,117 |
| 2024 | 2,071 |
| 2025 | 2,043 |
Did you know?
- “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,067 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Cerna (3,504 residents), 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Gradište
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 | Gradište | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.7 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 390 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.0% | 22.8% | 22.9% | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.5% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 87 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.7 ‰ | −7.6 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 383 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −9.3 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 480 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.0 ‰ | 2.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 342 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gradište | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,228 | 76,271 | 2,390,500 | ranked 381 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 551 | 532 | 604 | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 8.8% | 2.2% | 7.9% | ranked 262 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 26.9% | 26.4% | 25.9% | ranked 247 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 101.4 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 256 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 105 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.8 | 5.2 | 7.2 | ranked 286 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 | Gradište | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 39.4% | 50.6% | 12.8% | ranked 179 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 34.7% | 43.7% | 31.3% | ranked 241 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gradište | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 15.0% | 11.4% | 6.0% | ranked 106 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 24.2% | 17.1% | 19.5% | ranked 178 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.5% | 8.3% | 9.0% | ranked 143 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,419 € | 7,860 € | 7,821 € | ranked 476 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,619 € | 11,311 € | 11,010 € | ranked 335 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,103 € | 6,899 € | 6,391 € | ranked 334 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 382 | 425 | 456 | ranked 474 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 265 | 323 | 302 | ranked 431 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gradište | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 11.3% | 9.7% | 4.6% | ranked 53 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 39.3% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 444 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 212 | 35,925 | 1,262,193 | ranked 377 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 102 | 263 | 150 | ranked 381 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 55.4% | 37.4% | 55.5% | ranked 274 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gradište | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.8% | 6.7% | 6.5% | ranked 319 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Gradište | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.78 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 255 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Gradište | 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) | 48 | 5,522 | 158,685 | ranked 385 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 23 | 41 | 35 | ranked 415 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 84 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 172 | 10,358 | 291,355 | ranked 293 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 84 | 76 | 72 | ranked 113 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.9 | 6.5 | 6.3 | ranked 296 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 54 | 4,855 | 139,372 | ranked 322 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) | 9.7% | 15.3% | 13.0% | ranked 390 of 545 |
Gradište: 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
−9.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−9.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −25.0 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −16.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,419 € in 2025, compared with 4,164 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,619 € in 2025, compared with 7,051 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,103 € in 2025, compared with 3,783 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
212 in 2024, compared with 151 in 2011
Where is Gradište?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Cerna4.8 km · 3,504
- Andrijaševci7.6 km · 3,260
- Štitar7.8 km · 1,412
- Županja9.3 km · 8,585
- Privlaka11 km · 2,002
- Bošnjaci12 km · 2,565
- Otok14 km · 4,573
- Babina Greda14 km · 2,618
All municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gradište?
Gradište has 2,043 residents (2025), ranking 336 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Gradište?
Gradište covers 57.6 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Gradište growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gradište went from 2,602 to 2,043, a change of −21.5%.
Where is Gradište?
Gradište is in Vukovar-Srijem County. Latitude 45.150, longitude 18.710.
Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system: what is the figure for Gradište?
In Gradište, “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%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Gradište?
In Gradište, “Unemployment rate” stands at 11.3% (2021), ranking 53 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Gradište?
The nearest to Gradište are Cerna (4.8 km), Andrijaševci (7.6 km), Štitar (7.8 km), Županja (9.3 km), Privlaka (11 km).