Privlaka (Vukovar-Srijem County): population and statistics
Privlaka has a population of 2,002 (2025) across 52.4 km², or 38.2 people per km². It ranks 342 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −24.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,002 residents
- 52.4 km²
- 38 people/km²
Privlaka in numbers
Key points
Among the 31 municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County, Privlaka ranks No. 21 by population.
Share of employed residents in construction: 16.9% in Privlaka, compared with an average of 8.3% in Vukovar-Srijem County and 7.7% nationally.
Population of Privlaka over time
Privlaka had 2,655 residents in 2015 and 2,002 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,213 |
| 2021 | 2,178 |
| 2022 | 2,145 |
| 2023 | 2,070 |
| 2024 | 2,028 |
| 2025 | 2,002 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vukovar-Srijem County for “Share of employed residents in construction”.
- “Share of employed residents in construction”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,339 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Otok (4,573 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Privlaka
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 | Privlaka | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.0 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 363 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.4% | 22.8% | 22.9% | ranked 369 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.8% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 261 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.4 ‰ | −7.6 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 205 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.0 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 404 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.5 ‰ | 2.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 492 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Privlaka | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,142 | 76,271 | 2,390,500 | ranked 397 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 521 | 532 | 604 | ranked 374 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.0% | 2.2% | 7.9% | ranked 424 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 30.7% | 26.4% | 25.9% | ranked 186 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 107.2 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 168 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) | 7.9 | 5.2 | 7.2 | ranked 252 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.1% | 99.4% | 99.0% | ranked 257 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Privlaka | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 57.3% | 50.6% | 12.8% | ranked 105 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 35.6% | 43.7% | 31.3% | ranked 236 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Privlaka | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 14.2% | 11.4% | 6.0% | ranked 117 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 13.3% | 17.1% | 19.5% | ranked 402 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 16.9% | 8.3% | 9.0% | ranked 34 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,963 € | 7,860 € | 7,821 € | ranked 413 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,306 € | 11,311 € | 11,010 € | ranked 231 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,441 € | 6,899 € | 6,391 € | ranked 259 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 406 | 425 | 456 | ranked 417 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 283 | 323 | 302 | ranked 372 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Privlaka | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.6% | 9.7% | 4.6% | ranked 107 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 39.5% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 155 | 35,925 | 1,262,193 | ranked 432 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 76 | 263 | 150 | ranked 451 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 64.7% | 37.4% | 55.5% | ranked 173 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Privlaka | 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) | 6.0% | 6.7% | 6.5% | ranked 301 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Privlaka | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.87 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 197 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Privlaka | 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) | 89 | 5,522 | 158,685 | ranked 264 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 44 | 41 | 35 | ranked 109 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 84 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 156 | 10,358 | 291,355 | ranked 313 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 78 | 76 | 72 | ranked 172 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.4 | 6.5 | 6.3 | ranked 337 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 71 | 4,855 | 139,372 | ranked 260 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 35 | 36 | 28 | ranked 112 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.7% | 15.3% | 13.0% | ranked 390 of 545 |
Privlaka: 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
−5.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−4.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −24.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−3.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −10.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,963 € in 2025, compared with 4,279 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,306 € in 2025, compared with 7,247 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,441 € in 2025, compared with 4,089 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
155 in 2024, compared with 136 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Privlaka?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Otok6.4 km · 4,573
- Andrijaševci8.5 km · 3,260
- Stari Jankovci10 km · 3,021
- Vinkovci10 km · 30,163
- Gradište11 km · 2,043
- Cerna12 km · 3,504
- Nuštar15 km · 4,683
- Negoslavci16 km · 875
All municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Privlaka?
Privlaka has 2,002 residents (2025), ranking 342 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Privlaka?
Privlaka covers 52.4 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Privlaka growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Privlaka went from 2,655 to 2,002, a change of −24.6%.
Where is Privlaka?
Privlaka is in Vukovar-Srijem County. Latitude 45.194, longitude 18.838.
Share of employed residents in construction: what is the figure for Privlaka?
In Privlaka, “Share of employed residents in construction” stands at 16.9% (2021), ranking 34 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 9.0%.
Dwellings completed in the year: what is the figure for Privlaka?
In Privlaka, “Dwellings completed in the year” stands at 0 (2024), ranking 445 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 4.
Which municipalities border Privlaka?
The nearest to Privlaka are Otok (6.4 km), Andrijaševci (8.5 km), Stari Jankovci (10 km), Vinkovci (10 km), Gradište (11 km).