Bibinje: population and statistics
Bibinje has a population of 4,246 (2025) across 14.3 km², or 297 people per km². It ranks 168 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,246 residents
- 14.3 km²
- 297 people/km²
Bibinje in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zadar County, Bibinje ranks No. 8 by population.
Average age of residents: 40.6 years in Bibinje, compared with an average of 44.6 years in Zadar County and 44.3 years nationally.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: 222 in Bibinje, compared with an average of 309 in Zadar County and 304 nationally.
Population of Bibinje over time
Bibinje had 4,021 residents in 2015 and 4,246 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,962 |
| 2021 | 3,959 |
| 2022 | 3,999 |
| 2023 | 4,087 |
| 2024 | 4,179 |
| 2025 | 4,246 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zadar County for “Share of children aged 0 to 14”.
- Number 1 in Zadar County for “Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system”.
- “Average age of residents”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,003 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
All indicators for Bibinje
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 | Bibinje | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 40.6 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 532 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.7% | 24.0% | 22.9% | ranked 457 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 18.2% | 14.6% | 13.7% | ranked 13 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.6 ‰ | −3.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 15 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 137 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 292 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bibinje | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,856 | 156,903 | 2,390,500 | ranked 184 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 721 | 1,001 | 604 | ranked 189 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 19.0% | 16.9% | 7.9% | ranked 145 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 18.7% | 27.9% | 25.9% | ranked 447 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 101.5 m² | 94.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 253 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 89 | 2,578 | 16,654 | ranked 37 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 69.6 | 73.7 | 7.2 | ranked 31 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bibinje | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.1% | 5.0% | 12.8% | ranked 400 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 73.2% | 71.4% | 31.3% | ranked 77 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bibinje | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.3% | 5.7% | 6.0% | ranked 344 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 13.6% | 10.8% | 19.5% | ranked 389 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.3% | 7.3% | 9.0% | ranked 318 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,115 € | 8,574 € | 7,821 € | ranked 389 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,571 € | 11,201 € | 11,010 € | ranked 348 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,171 € | 6,929 € | 6,391 € | ranked 77 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 438 | 489 | 456 | ranked 325 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 222 | 309 | 302 | ranked 526 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bibinje | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | ranked 219 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 45.6% | 46.3% | 45.2% | ranked 259 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 462 | 45,382 | 1,262,193 | ranked 232 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 111 | 274 | 150 | ranked 354 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 68.6% | 34.2% | 55.5% | ranked 123 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bibinje | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 244,700 | – | 9,381 | ranked 79 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 62.1 | 64.1 | 1.6 | ranked 97 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 10.6% | 12.9% | 6.5% | ranked 154 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 221,522 | – | 303,422 | ranked 79 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 35,881 | – | 45,455 | ranked 82 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 52.2 | 64.6 | 87.2 | ranked 103 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 6.2 | 5.4 | 6.3 | ranked 73 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 91.4% | 87.2% | 92.2% | ranked 79 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 4,452 | – | 4,527 | ranked 75 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1,049 | 1,008 | 1,506 | ranked 94 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.7% | 7.5% | 6.6% | ranked 111 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 5.2% | 22.5% | 7.1% | ranked 80 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Bibinje | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.94 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 173 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Bibinje | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 95 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 99 | 6,478 | 158,685 | ranked 249 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 23 | 39 | 35 | ranked 415 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 112 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 377 | 13,110 | 291,355 | ranked 139 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 89 | 78 | 72 | ranked 75 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.9 | 8.8 | 6.3 | ranked 38 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 154 | 6,213 | 139,372 | ranked 125 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 36 | 37 | 28 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 14.7% | 22.3% | 13.0% | ranked 231 of 545 |
Bibinje: 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
2.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −1.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
13.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 5.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
89 in 2024, compared with 22 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,115 € in 2025, compared with 4,606 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,571 € in 2025, compared with 7,249 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,171 € in 2025, compared with 4,817 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
462 in 2024, compared with 122 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
198,018 in 2021, compared with 175,183 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
221,522 in 2025, compared with 238,869 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
35,881 in 2025, compared with 33,234 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
4,452 in 2025, compared with 5,798 in 2018
Where is Bibinje?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Sukošan3.2 km · 4,998
- Kukljica5.3 km · 641
- Kali6.3 km · 1,651
- Zadar6.7 km · 74,393
- Zemunik Donji8.4 km · 2,314
- Galovac8.4 km · 1,251
- Preko8.5 km · 3,675
- Škabrnja13 km · 1,647
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bibinje?
Bibinje has 4,246 residents (2025), ranking 168 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Bibinje?
Bibinje covers 14.3 km², with a density of 297 people per km².
Is the population of Bibinje growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bibinje went from 4,021 to 4,246, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Bibinje?
Bibinje is in Zadar County. Latitude 44.072, longitude 15.288.
Average age of residents: what is the figure for Bibinje?
In Bibinje, “Average age of residents” stands at 40.6 years (2021), ranking 532 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 44.8 years.
Pensioners per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Bibinje?
In Bibinje, “Pensioners per 1,000 residents” stands at 222 (2025), ranking 526 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 302.
Which municipalities border Bibinje?
The nearest to Bibinje are Sukošan (3.2 km), Kukljica (5.3 km), Kali (6.3 km), Zadar (6.7 km), Zemunik Donji (8.4 km).