Nuštar: population and statistics
Nuštar has a population of 4,683 (2025) across 43.5 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 149 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,683 residents
- 43.5 km²
- 108 people/km²
Nuštar in numbers
Key points
Among the 31 municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County, Nuštar ranks No. 6 by population.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: 7,707 € in Nuštar, compared with an average of 6,899 € in Vukovar-Srijem County and 7,010 € nationally.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): 42 in Nuštar, compared with an average of 36 in Vukovar-Srijem County and 36 nationally.
Population of Nuštar over time
Nuštar had 5,434 residents in 2015 and 4,683 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,883 |
| 2021 | 4,815 |
| 2022 | 4,722 |
| 2023 | 4,698 |
| 2024 | 4,677 |
| 2025 | 4,683 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vukovar-Srijem County for “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”.
- “Average annual net pension per pensioner”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,092 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tordinci, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vinkovci (30,163 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Nuštar
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 | Nuštar | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.5 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 411 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.1% | 22.8% | 22.9% | ranked 435 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.7% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 273 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −4.3 ‰ | −7.6 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 246 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 2.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 205 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nuštar | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,132 | 76,271 | 2,390,500 | ranked 239 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 439 | 532 | 604 | ranked 492 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.8% | 2.2% | 7.9% | ranked 391 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 22.6% | 26.4% | 25.9% | ranked 358 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 109.4 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 139 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 6 | 105 | 16,654 | ranked 219 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 3.8 | 5.2 | 7.2 | ranked 405 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.9% | 99.4% | 99.0% | ranked 98 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nuštar | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 70.6% | 50.6% | 12.8% | ranked 44 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 47.0% | 43.7% | 31.3% | ranked 174 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nuštar | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.0% | 11.4% | 6.0% | ranked 314 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 16.7% | 17.1% | 19.5% | ranked 326 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) | 7,602 € | 7,860 € | 7,821 € | ranked 312 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,334 € | 11,311 € | 11,010 € | ranked 230 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,707 € | 6,899 € | 6,391 € | ranked 10 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 438 | 425 | 456 | ranked 325 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 275 | 323 | 302 | ranked 404 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nuštar | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.7% | 9.7% | 4.6% | ranked 105 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 41.1% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 404 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 535 | 35,925 | 1,262,193 | ranked 202 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 114 | 263 | 150 | ranked 348 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 65.2% | 37.4% | 55.5% | ranked 165 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nuštar | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.5% | 6.7% | 6.5% | ranked 272 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Nuštar | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.90 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 188 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Nuštar | 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) | 129 | 5,522 | 158,685 | ranked 205 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 28 | 41 | 35 | ranked 365 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 84 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 345 | 10,358 | 291,355 | ranked 150 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 74 | 76 | 72 | ranked 231 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.9 | 6.5 | 6.3 | ranked 222 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 199 | 4,855 | 139,372 | ranked 99 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 42 | 36 | 28 | ranked 31 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 13.1% | 15.3% | 13.0% | ranked 269 of 545 |
Nuštar: 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
−4.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −8.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
4.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −19.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
5.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
6 in 2024, compared with 11 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,602 € in 2025, compared with 4,773 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,334 € in 2025, compared with 7,436 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,707 € in 2025, compared with 5,081 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
535 in 2024, compared with 409 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2014, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Nuštar?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Tordinci4.5 km · 1,557
- Vinkovci6.1 km · 30,163
- Bogdanovci7.8 km · 1,427
- Jarmina8.0 km · 1,928
- Stari Jankovci9.9 km · 3,021
- Trpinja11 km · 3,804
- Markušica11 km · 1,543
- Borovo12 km · 3,356
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nuštar?
Nuštar has 4,683 residents (2025), ranking 149 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Nuštar?
Nuštar covers 43.5 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Nuštar growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nuštar went from 5,434 to 4,683, a change of −13.8%.
Where is Nuštar?
Nuštar is in Vukovar-Srijem County. Latitude 45.333, longitude 18.833.
Average annual net pension per pensioner: what is the figure for Nuštar?
In Nuštar, “Average annual net pension per pensioner” stands at 7,707 € (2025), ranking 10 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 6,391 €.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): what is the figure for Nuštar?
In Nuštar, “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)” stands at 42 (2025/2026), ranking 31 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 28.
Which municipalities border Nuštar?
The nearest to Nuštar are Tordinci (4.5 km), Vinkovci (6.1 km), Bogdanovci (7.8 km), Jarmina (8.0 km), Stari Jankovci (9.9 km).