Stari Mikanovci: population and statistics
Stari Mikanovci has a population of 2,229 (2025) across 54.4 km², or 41.0 people per km². It ranks 314 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −19.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,229 residents
- 54.4 km²
- 41 people/km²
Stari Mikanovci in numbers
Key points
Among the 31 municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County, Stari Mikanovci ranks No. 19 by population.
Unemployment rate: 10.8% in Stari Mikanovci, compared with an average of 9.7% in Vukovar-Srijem County and 5.3% nationally.
Population of Stari Mikanovci over time
Stari Mikanovci had 2,778 residents in 2015 and 2,229 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,448 |
| 2021 | 2,379 |
| 2022 | 2,338 |
| 2023 | 2,323 |
| 2024 | 2,252 |
| 2025 | 2,229 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,619 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vođinci, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ivankovo (6,306 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Stari Mikanovci
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 | Stari Mikanovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.3 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 327 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.9% | 22.8% | 22.9% | ranked 334 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.2% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 201 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −5.3 ‰ | −7.6 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −4.5 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 408 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.8 ‰ | 2.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 352 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stari Mikanovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,187 | 76,271 | 2,390,500 | ranked 388 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 491 | 532 | 604 | ranked 424 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.6% | 2.2% | 7.9% | ranked 399 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 27.3% | 26.4% | 25.9% | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 99.7 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 282 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) | 3.6 | 5.2 | 7.2 | ranked 416 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.1% | 99.4% | 99.0% | ranked 409 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stari Mikanovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 53.8% | 50.6% | 12.8% | ranked 121 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 33.9% | 43.7% | 31.3% | ranked 247 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stari Mikanovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 15.3% | 11.4% | 6.0% | ranked 104 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 17.7% | 17.1% | 19.5% | ranked 310 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.4% | 8.3% | 9.0% | ranked 306 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,749 € | 7,860 € | 7,821 € | ranked 443 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,801 € | 11,311 € | 11,010 € | ranked 312 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,926 € | 6,899 € | 6,391 € | ranked 129 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 398 | 425 | 456 | ranked 434 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 276 | 323 | 302 | ranked 402 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stari Mikanovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.8% | 9.7% | 4.6% | ranked 60 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 40.6% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 421 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 179 | 35,925 | 1,262,193 | ranked 409 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 79 | 263 | 150 | ranked 447 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 55.5% | 37.4% | 55.5% | ranked 273 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Stari Mikanovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 8.7% | 6.7% | 6.5% | ranked 183 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Stari Mikanovci | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.82 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 230 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Stari Mikanovci | 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) | 62 | 5,522 | 158,685 | ranked 338 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 28 | 41 | 35 | ranked 365 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 84 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 185 | 10,358 | 291,355 | ranked 275 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 83 | 76 | 72 | ranked 118 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.3 | ranked 243 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 87 | 4,855 | 139,372 | ranked 215 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 39 | 36 | 28 | ranked 57 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.2% | 15.3% | 13.0% | ranked 414 of 545 |
Stari Mikanovci: 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
−5.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.1 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−4.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
1.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.2 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,749 € in 2025, compared with 4,048 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,801 € in 2025, compared with 6,987 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,926 € in 2025, compared with 4,430 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
179 in 2024, compared with 278 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2020, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Stari Mikanovci?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Vođinci4.8 km · 1,535
- Semeljci9.3 km · 3,330
- Viškovci9.9 km · 1,382
- Ivankovo10 km · 6,306
- Strizivojna12 km · 1,855
- Đakovo12 km · 22,443
- Vrpolje14 km · 2,616
- Šodolovci14 km · 1,146
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stari Mikanovci?
Stari Mikanovci has 2,229 residents (2025), ranking 314 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Stari Mikanovci?
Stari Mikanovci covers 54.4 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Stari Mikanovci growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stari Mikanovci went from 2,778 to 2,229, a change of −19.8%.
Where is Stari Mikanovci?
Stari Mikanovci is in Vukovar-Srijem County. Latitude 45.283, longitude 18.550.
Dwellings completed in the year: what is the figure for Stari Mikanovci?
In Stari Mikanovci, “Dwellings completed in the year” stands at 0 (2024), ranking 445 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 4.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Stari Mikanovci?
In Stari Mikanovci, “Unemployment rate” stands at 10.8% (2021), ranking 60 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 4.6%.
Which municipalities border Stari Mikanovci?
The nearest to Stari Mikanovci are Vođinci (4.8 km), Semeljci (9.3 km), Viškovci (9.9 km), Ivankovo (10 km), Strizivojna (12 km).