Markušica: population and statistics
Markušica has a population of 1,543 (2025) across 73.8 km², or 20.9 people per km². It ranks 419 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −30.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,543 residents
- 73.8 km²
- 21 people/km²
Markušica in numbers
Key points
Among the 31 municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County, Markušica ranks No. 25 by population.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: −19.6 ‰ in Markušica, compared with an average of −7.6 ‰ in Vukovar-Srijem County and −4.9 ‰ nationally.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: 4,359 € in Markušica, compared with an average of 6,899 € in Vukovar-Srijem County and 7,010 € nationally.
Population of Markušica over time
Markušica had 2,224 residents in 2015 and 1,543 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,838 |
| 2021 | 1,740 |
| 2022 | 1,686 |
| 2023 | 1,619 |
| 2024 | 1,582 |
| 2025 | 1,543 |
Did you know?
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average annual net pension per pensioner”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Employed share of residents aged 15 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,336 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Jarmina, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ivankovo (6,306 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Markušica
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 | Markušica | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 48.9 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 55 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 29.4% | 22.8% | 22.9% | ranked 71 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.2% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 471 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −19.6 ‰ | −7.6 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 522 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −12.3 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 505 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −5.8 ‰ | 2.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 520 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Markušica | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,150 | 76,271 | 2,390,500 | ranked 395 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 649 | 532 | 604 | ranked 242 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) | 36.6% | 26.4% | 25.9% | ranked 91 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 91.8 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 417 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 105 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 7.0 | 5.2 | 7.2 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.3% | 99.4% | 99.0% | ranked 444 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Markušica | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 36.5% | 50.6% | 12.8% | ranked 189 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 29.0% | 43.7% | 31.3% | ranked 298 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Markušica | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 27.6% | 11.4% | 6.0% | ranked 31 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 15.2% | 17.1% | 19.5% | ranked 349 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.9% | 8.3% | 9.0% | ranked 401 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,988 € | 7,860 € | 7,821 € | ranked 515 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,868 € | 11,311 € | 11,010 € | ranked 460 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,359 € | 6,899 € | 6,391 € | ranked 524 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 353 | 425 | 456 | ranked 518 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 396 | 323 | 302 | ranked 70 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Markušica | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.3% | 9.7% | 4.6% | ranked 117 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 35.0% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 504 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 127 | 35,925 | 1,262,193 | ranked 450 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 80 | 263 | 150 | ranked 444 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 56.3% | 37.4% | 55.5% | ranked 263 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Markušica | 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) | 4.7% | 6.7% | 6.5% | ranked 411 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Markušica | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 423 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Markušica | 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) | 25 | 5,522 | 158,685 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 16 | 41 | 35 | ranked 454 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 84 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 94 | 10,358 | 291,355 | ranked 427 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 61 | 76 | 72 | ranked 398 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.6 | 6.5 | 6.3 | ranked 464 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 26 | 4,855 | 139,372 | ranked 459 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 17 | 36 | 28 | ranked 457 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.8% | 15.3% | 13.0% | ranked 432 of 545 |
Markušica: 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
−19.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −19.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−12.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −26.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−5.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −19.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,988 € in 2025, compared with 3,660 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,868 € in 2025, compared with 6,414 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,359 € in 2025, compared with 2,893 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
127 in 2024, compared with 91 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Markušica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Jarmina6.7 km · 1,928
- Šodolovci7.3 km · 1,146
- Tordinci7.4 km · 1,557
- Ernestinovo9.2 km · 1,959
- Ivankovo10 km · 6,306
- Nuštar11 km · 4,683
- Semeljci12 km · 3,330
- Vinkovci12 km · 30,163
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Markušica?
Markušica has 1,543 residents (2025), ranking 419 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Markušica?
Markušica covers 73.8 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Markušica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Markušica went from 2,224 to 1,543, a change of −30.6%.
Where is Markušica?
Markušica is in Vukovar-Srijem County. Latitude 45.374, longitude 18.706.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Markušica?
In Markušica, “Natural change per 1,000 residents” stands at −19.6 ‰ (2024), ranking 522 of 546 municipalities; the national median is −6.8 ‰.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: what is the figure for Markušica?
In Markušica, “Average annual net pension per pensioner” stands at 4,359 € (2025), ranking 524 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 6,391 €.
Which municipalities border Markušica?
The nearest to Markušica are Jarmina (6.7 km), Šodolovci (7.3 km), Tordinci (7.4 km), Ernestinovo (9.2 km), Ivankovo (10 km).