Kukljica: population and statistics
Kukljica has a population of 641 (2025) across 6.8 km², or 94.3 people per km². It ranks 541 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 641 residents
- 6.8 km²
- 94 people/km²
Kukljica in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zadar County, Kukljica ranks No. 33 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 41.4% in Kukljica, compared with an average of 24.0% in Zadar County and 22.4% nationally.
Population of Kukljica over time
Kukljica had 727 residents in 2015 and 641 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 642 |
| 2021 | 625 |
| 2022 | 625 |
| 2023 | 634 |
| 2024 | 638 |
| 2025 | 641 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zadar County for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Zadar County for “Net income per resident (per year)”.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Primary school pupils”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 952 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kali (1,651 residents), 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Kukljica
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 | Kukljica | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 53.5 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 11 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 41.4% | 24.0% | 22.9% | ranked 7 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 7.2% | 14.6% | 13.7% | ranked 540 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −17.2 ‰ | −3.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 508 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 25.0 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 43 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 91 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kukljica | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 964 | 156,903 | 2,390,500 | ranked 433 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,535 | 1,001 | 604 | ranked 39 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 35.7% | 16.9% | 7.9% | ranked 35 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 16.3% | 27.9% | 25.9% | ranked 495 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 102.1 m² | 94.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 246 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 3 | 2,578 | 16,654 | ranked 278 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 39.2 | 73.7 | 7.2 | ranked 69 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 | Kukljica | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.2% | 5.0% | 12.8% | ranked 488 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 79.6% | 71.4% | 31.3% | ranked 33 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kukljica | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 9.2% | 5.7% | 6.0% | ranked 197 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 11.3% | 10.8% | 19.5% | ranked 445 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.0% | ranked 415 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 10,122 € | 8,574 € | 7,821 € | ranked 47 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,062 € | 11,201 € | 11,010 € | ranked 510 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,815 € | 6,929 € | 6,391 € | ranked 155 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 520 | 489 | 456 | ranked 99 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 512 | 309 | 302 | ranked 15 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kukljica | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | ranked 500 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 33.4% | 46.3% | 45.2% | ranked 518 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 65 | 45,382 | 1,262,193 | ranked 515 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 102 | 274 | 150 | ranked 381 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 35.9% | 34.2% | 55.5% | ranked 429 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kukljica | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 12.3% | 12.9% | 6.5% | ranked 131 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 49,312 | – | 303,422 | ranked 122 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 6,727 | – | 45,455 | ranked 126 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 76.9 | 64.6 | 87.2 | ranked 79 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 7.3 | 5.4 | 6.3 | ranked 20 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 80.3% | 87.2% | 92.2% | ranked 132 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 1,002 | – | 4,527 | ranked 125 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1,563 | 1,008 | 1,506 | ranked 71 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.0% | 7.5% | 6.6% | ranked 117 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 0.0% | 22.5% | 7.1% | ranked 112 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Kukljica | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.33 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 503 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Kukljica | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 95 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 16 | 6,478 | 158,685 | ranked 466 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 25 | 39 | 35 | ranked 396 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 112 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 15 | 13,110 | 291,355 | ranked 533 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 23 | 78 | 72 | ranked 530 of 546 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 16 | 6,213 | 139,372 | ranked 506 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 25 | 37 | 28 | ranked 327 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 18.5% | 22.3% | 13.0% | ranked 147 of 545 |
Kukljica: 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
−17.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −17.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
25.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 13.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
12.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 1.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
3 in 2024, compared with 13 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
10,122 € in 2025, compared with 6,937 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,062 € in 2025, compared with 5,823 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,815 € in 2025, compared with 4,779 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
65 in 2024, compared with 60 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
49,577 in 2021, compared with 57,200 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
49,312 in 2025, compared with 62,865 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
6,727 in 2025, compared with 7,417 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
1,002 in 2025, compared with 1,277 in 2018
Where is Kukljica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kali4.0 km · 1,651
- Bibinje5.3 km · 4,246
- Sukošan5.5 km · 4,998
- Preko7.6 km · 3,675
- Zadar8.9 km · 74,393
- Galovac12 km · 1,251
- Sali13 km · 1,929
- Zemunik Donji13 km · 2,314
All municipalities in Zadar County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kukljica?
Kukljica has 641 residents (2025), ranking 541 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Kukljica?
Kukljica covers 6.8 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Kukljica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kukljica went from 727 to 641, a change of −11.8%.
Where is Kukljica?
Kukljica is in Zadar County. Latitude 44.035, longitude 15.246.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Kukljica?
In Kukljica, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 41.4% (2021), ranking 7 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 22.9%.
Primary school pupils: what is the figure for Kukljica?
In Kukljica, “Primary school pupils” stands at 15 (2025/2026), ranking 533 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 186.
Which municipalities border Kukljica?
The nearest to Kukljica are Kali (4.0 km), Bibinje (5.3 km), Sukošan (5.5 km), Preko (7.6 km), Zadar (8.9 km).