Trpinja: population and statistics
Trpinja has a population of 3,804 (2025) across 122.8 km², or 31.0 people per km². It ranks 185 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −23.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,804 residents
- 122.8 km²
- 31 people/km²
Trpinja in numbers
Key points
Among the 31 municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County, Trpinja ranks No. 8 by population.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: −22.3 ‰ in Trpinja, compared with an average of −7.6 ‰ in Vukovar-Srijem County and −4.9 ‰ nationally.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: 0.2% in Trpinja, compared with an average of 2.2% in Vukovar-Srijem County and 7.3% nationally.
Population of Trpinja over time
Trpinja had 4,980 residents in 2015 and 3,804 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,247 |
| 2021 | 4,149 |
| 2022 | 4,004 |
| 2023 | 3,920 |
| 2024 | 3,817 |
| 2025 | 3,804 |
Did you know?
- “Natural change per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,199 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Borovo, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vukovar (22,671 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Trpinja
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 | Trpinja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 48.4 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 70 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 28.8% | 22.8% | 22.9% | ranked 84 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 11.9% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 442 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −22.3 ‰ | −7.6 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 535 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 226 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 2.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 261 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Trpinja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,327 | 76,271 | 2,390,500 | ranked 218 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 558 | 532 | 604 | ranked 321 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 0.2% | 2.2% | 7.9% | ranked 527 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 30.4% | 26.4% | 25.9% | ranked 192 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 104.0 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 214 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 4 | 105 | 16,654 | ranked 255 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.0 | 5.2 | 7.2 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 97.5% | 99.4% | 99.0% | ranked 391 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Trpinja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 42.9% | 50.6% | 12.8% | ranked 161 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 27.7% | 43.7% | 31.3% | ranked 311 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Trpinja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 22.0% | 11.4% | 6.0% | ranked 60 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 22.0% | 17.1% | 19.5% | ranked 212 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.8% | 8.3% | 9.0% | ranked 408 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,230 € | 7,860 € | 7,821 € | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,905 € | 11,311 € | 11,010 € | ranked 456 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,941 € | 6,899 € | 6,391 € | ranked 500 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 368 | 425 | 456 | ranked 495 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 370 | 323 | 302 | ranked 98 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Trpinja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.3% | 9.7% | 4.6% | ranked 68 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 37.6% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 470 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 310 | 35,925 | 1,262,193 | ranked 300 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 81 | 263 | 150 | ranked 437 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 53.2% | 37.4% | 55.5% | ranked 296 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Trpinja | 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) | 5.7% | 6.7% | 6.5% | ranked 327 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Trpinja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.57 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 385 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Trpinja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 67 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 130 | 5,522 | 158,685 | ranked 202 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 41 | 35 | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 5 | 84 | 1,925 | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 245 | 10,358 | 291,355 | ranked 216 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 64 | 76 | 72 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 3.2 | 6.5 | 6.3 | ranked 481 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 48 | 4,855 | 139,372 | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 13 | 36 | 28 | ranked 505 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.2% | 15.3% | 13.0% | ranked 414 of 545 |
Trpinja: 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
−22.3 ‰ in 2024, compared with −21.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
5.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −21.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
4 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,230 € in 2025, compared with 3,827 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,905 € in 2025, compared with 6,499 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,941 € in 2025, compared with 3,193 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
310 in 2024, compared with 243 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Trpinja?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Borovo6.4 km · 3,356
- Tordinci9.6 km · 1,557
- Bogdanovci9.6 km · 1,427
- Nuštar11 km · 4,683
- Vukovar11 km · 22,671
- Markušica16 km · 1,543
- Stari Jankovci17 km · 3,021
- Vinkovci17 km · 30,163
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Trpinja?
Trpinja has 3,804 residents (2025), ranking 185 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Trpinja?
Trpinja covers 122.8 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Trpinja growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Trpinja went from 4,980 to 3,804, a change of −23.6%.
Where is Trpinja?
Trpinja is in Vukovar-Srijem County. Latitude 45.417, longitude 18.900.
Natural change per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Trpinja?
In Trpinja, “Natural change per 1,000 residents” stands at −22.3 ‰ (2024), ranking 535 of 546 municipalities; the national median is −6.8 ‰.
Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings: what is the figure for Trpinja?
In Trpinja, “Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings” stands at 0.2% (2021), ranking 527 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 7.9%.
Which municipalities border Trpinja?
The nearest to Trpinja are Borovo (6.4 km), Tordinci (9.6 km), Bogdanovci (9.6 km), Nuštar (11 km), Vukovar (11 km).