Gunja: population and statistics
Gunja has a population of 2,256 (2025) across 31.1 km², or 72.5 people per km². It ranks 312 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −33.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,256 residents
- 31.1 km²
- 72 people/km²
Gunja in numbers
Key points
Among the 31 municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County, Gunja ranks No. 18 by population.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: −27.5 ‰ in Gunja, compared with an average of −0.5 ‰ in Vukovar-Srijem County and 5.0 ‰ nationally.
Unemployment rate: 23.1% in Gunja, compared with an average of 9.7% in Vukovar-Srijem County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Gunja over time
Gunja had 3,391 residents in 2015 and 2,256 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,651 |
| 2021 | 2,583 |
| 2022 | 2,481 |
| 2023 | 2,416 |
| 2024 | 2,344 |
| 2025 | 2,256 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vukovar-Srijem County for “Unemployment rate”.
- Number 1 in Vukovar-Srijem County for “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities”.
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net income per resident (per year)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,356 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Drenovci, 2.6 km away.
All indicators for Gunja
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 | Gunja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 48.0 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 86 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 26.3% | 22.8% | 22.9% | ranked 130 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.3% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 467 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −16.6 ‰ | −7.6 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 504 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −27.5 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 545 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −19.1 ‰ | 2.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 545 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gunja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,595 | 76,271 | 2,390,500 | ranked 308 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 613 | 532 | 604 | ranked 268 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.5% | 2.2% | 7.9% | ranked 456 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 30.8% | 26.4% | 25.9% | ranked 182 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 100.5 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 271 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) | 3.0 | 5.2 | 7.2 | ranked 442 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.0% | 99.4% | 99.0% | ranked 270 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gunja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 20.7% | 50.6% | 12.8% | ranked 229 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 30.5% | 43.7% | 31.3% | ranked 282 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gunja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 12.5% | 11.4% | 6.0% | ranked 140 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 13.4% | 17.1% | 19.5% | ranked 398 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.1% | 8.3% | 9.0% | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,096 € | 7,860 € | 7,821 € | ranked 539 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,465 € | 11,311 € | 11,010 € | ranked 492 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,368 € | 6,899 € | 6,391 € | ranked 458 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 317 | 425 | 456 | ranked 536 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 293 | 323 | 302 | ranked 310 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gunja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 23.1% | 9.7% | 4.6% | ranked 4 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 29.9% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 536 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 279 | 35,925 | 1,262,193 | ranked 320 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 119 | 263 | 150 | ranked 336 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 29.3% | 37.4% | 55.5% | ranked 465 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gunja | 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) | 12.6% | 6.7% | 6.5% | ranked 124 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Gunja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.40 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 470 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Gunja | 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) | 20 | 5,522 | 158,685 | ranked 459 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 9 | 41 | 35 | ranked 474 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 84 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 162 | 10,358 | 291,355 | ranked 302 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 72 | 76 | 72 | ranked 270 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.9 | 6.5 | 6.3 | ranked 382 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) | 24 | 36 | 28 | ranked 347 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.2% | 15.3% | 13.0% | ranked 453 of 545 |
Gunja: 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
−16.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −11.3 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−27.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −18.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−19.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,096 € in 2025, compared with 3,046 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,465 € in 2025, compared with 6,197 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,368 € in 2025, compared with 3,565 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
279 in 2024, compared with 359 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Gunja?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Drenovci2.6 km · 3,324
- Vrbanja11 km · 2,656
- Bošnjaci18 km · 2,565
- Županja22 km · 8,585
- Otok28 km · 4,573
- Štitar28 km · 1,412
- Nijemci30 km · 3,231
- Gradište30 km · 2,043
All municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gunja?
Gunja has 2,256 residents (2025), ranking 312 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Gunja?
Gunja covers 31.1 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Gunja growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gunja went from 3,391 to 2,256, a change of −33.5%.
Where is Gunja?
Gunja is in Vukovar-Srijem County. Latitude 44.897, longitude 18.850.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Gunja?
In Gunja, “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents” stands at −27.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 545 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.1 ‰.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Gunja?
In Gunja, “Unemployment rate” stands at 23.1% (2021), ranking 4 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Gunja?
The nearest to Gunja are Drenovci (2.6 km), Vrbanja (11 km), Bošnjaci (18 km), Županja (22 km), Otok (28 km).