Štitar: population and statistics
Štitar has a population of 1,412 (2025) across 40.4 km², or 35.0 people per km². It ranks 438 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −29.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,412 residents
- 40.4 km²
- 35 people/km²
Štitar in numbers
Key points
Among the 31 municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County, Štitar ranks No. 28 by population.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: −22.0 ‰ in Štitar, compared with an average of −0.5 ‰ in Vukovar-Srijem County and 5.0 ‰ nationally.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: 0.1% in Štitar, compared with an average of 2.2% in Vukovar-Srijem County and 7.3% nationally.
Population of Štitar over time
Štitar had 2,005 residents in 2015 and 1,412 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,566 |
| 2021 | 1,542 |
| 2022 | 1,481 |
| 2023 | 1,461 |
| 2024 | 1,452 |
| 2025 | 1,412 |
Did you know?
- “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,658 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Županja (8,585 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Štitar
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 | Štitar | 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) | 19.5% | 22.8% | 22.9% | ranked 470 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.4% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 175 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −8.3 ‰ | −7.6 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 337 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −22.0 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 540 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −3.5 ‰ | 2.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 492 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Štitar | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 777 | 76,271 | 2,390,500 | ranked 485 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 501 | 532 | 604 | ranked 409 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.1% | 2.2% | 7.9% | ranked 531 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 26.0% | 26.4% | 25.9% | ranked 267 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 103.9 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 215 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) | 9.6 | 5.2 | 7.2 | ranked 213 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 99.4% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Štitar | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 25.4% | 50.6% | 12.8% | ranked 216 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 31.4% | 43.7% | 31.3% | ranked 270 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Štitar | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 12.4% | 11.4% | 6.0% | ranked 145 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 30.9% | 17.1% | 19.5% | ranked 103 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.2% | 8.3% | 9.0% | ranked 157 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,239 € | 7,860 € | 7,821 € | ranked 492 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,003 € | 11,311 € | 11,010 € | ranked 447 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,359 € | 6,899 € | 6,391 € | ranked 460 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 417 | 425 | 456 | ranked 393 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 283 | 323 | 302 | ranked 372 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Štitar | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 14.6% | 9.7% | 4.6% | ranked 19 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) | 269 | 35,925 | 1,262,193 | ranked 330 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 185 | 263 | 150 | ranked 211 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 54.9% | 37.4% | 55.5% | ranked 282 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Štitar | 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) | 4.2% | 6.7% | 6.5% | ranked 445 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Štitar | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.72 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 282 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Štitar | 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) | 61 | 5,522 | 158,685 | ranked 340 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 43 | 41 | 35 | ranked 129 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 84 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 105 | 10,358 | 291,355 | ranked 408 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) | 5.8 | 6.5 | 6.3 | ranked 307 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 39 | 4,855 | 139,372 | ranked 391 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 28 | 36 | 28 | ranked 253 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.9% | 15.3% | 13.0% | ranked 428 of 545 |
Štitar: 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
−8.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −10.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−22.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −24.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−3.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −19.0 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,239 € in 2025, compared with 3,762 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,003 € in 2025, compared with 6,746 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,359 € in 2025, compared with 3,437 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
269 in 2024, compared with 126 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Štitar?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Županja6.0 km · 8,585
- Gradište7.8 km · 2,043
- Babina Greda8.6 km · 2,618
- Cerna11 km · 3,504
- Bošnjaci11 km · 2,565
- Slavonski Šamac13 km · 1,376
- Gundinci13 km · 1,531
- Sikirevci14 km · 1,874
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Štitar?
Štitar has 1,412 residents (2025), ranking 438 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Štitar?
Štitar covers 40.4 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Štitar growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Štitar went from 2,005 to 1,412, a change of −29.6%.
Where is Štitar?
Štitar is in Vukovar-Srijem County. Latitude 45.100, longitude 18.640.
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Štitar?
In Štitar, “Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents” stands at −22.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 540 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.1 ‰.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: what is the figure for Štitar?
In Štitar, “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 531 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 7.9%.
Which municipalities border Štitar?
The nearest to Štitar are Županja (6.0 km), Gradište (7.8 km), Babina Greda (8.6 km), Cerna (11 km), Bošnjaci (11 km).