Vrbanja: population and statistics
Vrbanja has a population of 2,656 (2025) across 191.3 km², or 13.9 people per km². It ranks 264 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −25.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,656 residents
- 191.3 km²
- 14 people/km²
Vrbanja in numbers
Key points
Among the 31 municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County, Vrbanja ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 35.4% in Vrbanja, compared with an average of 11.4% in Vukovar-Srijem County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Vrbanja over time
Vrbanja had 3,584 residents in 2015 and 2,656 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,928 |
| 2021 | 2,842 |
| 2022 | 2,775 |
| 2023 | 2,715 |
| 2024 | 2,697 |
| 2025 | 2,656 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vukovar-Srijem County for “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,793 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Drenovci, 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Vrbanja
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 | Vrbanja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 46.2 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 164 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 24.6% | 22.8% | 22.9% | ranked 187 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.4% | 14.1% | 13.7% | ranked 409 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −11.1 ‰ | −7.6 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 426 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −7.2 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 448 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.4 ‰ | 2.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 404 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vrbanja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,820 | 76,271 | 2,390,500 | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 634 | 532 | 604 | ranked 248 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.0% | 2.2% | 7.9% | ranked 482 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 37.1% | 26.4% | 25.9% | ranked 83 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 108.1 m² | 98.7 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 154 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) | 8.9 | 5.2 | 7.2 | ranked 230 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.1% | 99.4% | 99.0% | ranked 346 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vrbanja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 22.2% | 50.6% | 12.8% | ranked 223 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 34.5% | 43.7% | 31.3% | ranked 244 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vrbanja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 35.4% | 11.4% | 6.0% | ranked 6 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 7.0% | 17.1% | 19.5% | ranked 526 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) | 7,739 € | 7,860 € | 7,821 € | ranked 288 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,727 € | 11,311 € | 11,010 € | ranked 322 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,360 € | 6,899 € | 6,391 € | ranked 282 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 383 | 425 | 456 | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 285 | 323 | 302 | ranked 361 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vrbanja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 12.8% | 9.7% | 4.6% | ranked 32 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 35.0% | 41.5% | 45.2% | ranked 504 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 410 | 35,925 | 1,262,193 | ranked 251 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 152 | 263 | 150 | ranked 271 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 30.2% | 37.4% | 55.5% | ranked 460 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vrbanja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 454 | – | 9,381 | ranked 306 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.1 | 1.3 | 1.6 | ranked 300 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.6% | 6.7% | 6.5% | ranked 336 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Vrbanja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.53 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 404 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Vrbanja | Vukovar-Srijem County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 67 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 5,522 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 41 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 3 | 84 | 1,925 | ranked 176 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 189 | 10,358 | 291,355 | ranked 269 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 71 | 76 | 72 | ranked 285 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.0 | 6.5 | 6.3 | ranked 439 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 67 | 4,855 | 139,372 | ranked 273 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 25 | 36 | 28 | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 7.4% | 15.3% | 13.0% | ranked 486 of 545 |
Vrbanja: 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
−11.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−7.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −22.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 14 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,739 € in 2025, compared with 4,559 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,727 € in 2025, compared with 6,972 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,360 € in 2025, compared with 4,290 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
410 in 2024, compared with 500 in 2011
Where is Vrbanja?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Drenovci9.1 km · 3,324
- Gunja11 km · 2,256
- Bošnjaci15 km · 2,565
- Otok19 km · 4,573
- Nijemci19 km · 3,231
- Županja20 km · 8,585
- Privlaka25 km · 2,002
- Gradište25 km · 2,043
All municipalities in Vukovar-Srijem County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vrbanja?
Vrbanja has 2,656 residents (2025), ranking 264 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Vrbanja?
Vrbanja covers 191.3 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Vrbanja growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vrbanja went from 3,584 to 2,656, a change of −25.9%.
Where is Vrbanja?
Vrbanja is in Vukovar-Srijem County. Latitude 44.981, longitude 18.927.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Vrbanja?
In Vrbanja, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 35.4% (2021), ranking 6 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Vrbanja?
In Vrbanja, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 0 (2025/2026), ranking 494 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Which municipalities border Vrbanja?
The nearest to Vrbanja are Drenovci (9.1 km), Gunja (11 km), Bošnjaci (15 km), Otok (19 km), Nijemci (19 km).