Pakoštane: population and statistics
Pakoštane has a population of 4,339 (2025) across 83.5 km², or 52.0 people per km². It ranks 166 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,339 residents
- 83.5 km²
- 52 people/km²
Pakoštane in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zadar County, Pakoštane ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of beds in campsites: 56.6% in Pakoštane, compared with an average of 22.5% in Zadar County and 21.7% nationally.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: 7.3% in Pakoštane, compared with an average of 10.8% in Zadar County and 17.4% nationally.
Population of Pakoštane over time
Pakoštane had 4,132 residents in 2015 and 4,339 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,115 |
| 2021 | 4,101 |
| 2022 | 4,166 |
| 2023 | 4,268 |
| 2024 | 4,330 |
| 2025 | 4,339 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zadar County for “Share of beds in campsites”.
- “Share of beds in campsites”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,695 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Biograd na Moru, 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Pakoštane
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 | Pakoštane | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.9 years | 44.6 | 44.8 | ranked 458 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.8% | 24.0% | 22.9% | ranked 343 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.6% | 14.6% | 13.7% | ranked 82 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −0.7 ‰ | −3.7 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 42 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.6 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 300 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.5 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 316 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pakoštane | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,389 | 156,903 | 2,390,500 | ranked 149 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 827 | 1,001 | 604 | ranked 146 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 31.3% | 16.9% | 7.9% | ranked 63 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 17.6% | 27.9% | 25.9% | ranked 473 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 109.4 m² | 94.6 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 139 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 33 | 2,578 | 16,654 | ranked 89 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 52.2 | 73.7 | 7.2 | ranked 46 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.8% | 99.8% | 99.0% | ranked 131 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pakoštane | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 4.6% | 5.0% | 12.8% | ranked 389 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 67.9% | 71.4% | 31.3% | ranked 106 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pakoštane | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 9.5% | 5.7% | 6.0% | ranked 190 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 7.3% | 10.8% | 19.5% | ranked 519 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 9.5% | 7.3% | 9.0% | ranked 245 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,034 € | 8,574 € | 7,821 € | ranked 401 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 9,162 € | 11,201 € | 11,010 € | ranked 508 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,206 € | 6,929 € | 6,391 € | ranked 312 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 484 | 489 | 456 | ranked 195 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 252 | 309 | 302 | ranked 486 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pakoštane | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.5% | 4.6% | 4.6% | ranked 460 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.9% | 46.3% | 45.2% | ranked 316 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 643 | 45,382 | 1,262,193 | ranked 181 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 148 | 274 | 150 | ranked 277 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 39.6% | 34.2% | 55.5% | ranked 403 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pakoštane | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 643,489 | – | 9,381 | ranked 45 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 155.6 | 64.1 | 1.6 | ranked 49 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 23.8% | 12.9% | 6.5% | ranked 33 of 545 | |
| Tourist nights in commercial accommodation (2025) | 701,585 | – | 303,422 | ranked 39 of 143 | |
| Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation (2025) | 105,283 | – | 45,455 | ranked 48 of 143 | |
| Tourist nights per resident (2025) | 161.7 | 64.6 | 87.2 | ranked 45 of 143 | |
| Average nights per arrival (2025) | 6.7 | 5.4 | 6.3 | ranked 48 of 143 | |
| Share of nights by foreign tourists (2025) | 86.8% | 87.2% | 92.2% | ranked 108 of 143 | |
| Beds in commercial accommodation (2025) | 12,239 | – | 4,527 | ranked 29 of 146 | |
| Beds per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2,821 | 1,008 | 1,506 | ranked 37 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in hotels and similar accommodation (2025) | 0.9% | 7.5% | 6.6% | ranked 108 of 146 | |
| Share of beds in campsites (2025) | 56.6% | 22.5% | 7.1% | ranked 7 of 146 |
Society
| Indicator | Pakoštane | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.97 | 2.66 | 2.75 | ranked 151 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Pakoštane | Zadar County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 95 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 180 | 6,478 | 158,685 | ranked 149 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 41 | 39 | 35 | ranked 159 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 112 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 324 | 13,110 | 291,355 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 75 | 78 | 72 | ranked 218 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.3 | 8.8 | 6.3 | ranked 118 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 114 | 6,213 | 139,372 | ranked 169 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 26 | 37 | 28 | ranked 298 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 15.1% | 22.3% | 13.0% | ranked 221 of 545 |
Pakoštane: 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
−0.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −0.2 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
1.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
2.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −12.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
33 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,034 € in 2025, compared with 4,689 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
9,162 € in 2025, compared with 6,599 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,206 € in 2025, compared with 4,206 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
643 in 2024, compared with 410 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
594,451 in 2021, compared with 500,561 in 2014
Tourist nights in commercial accommodation
701,585 in 2025, compared with 614,261 in 2018
Tourist arrivals in commercial accommodation
105,283 in 2025, compared with 82,891 in 2018
Beds in commercial accommodation
12,239 in 2025, compared with 11,927 in 2018
Where is Pakoštane?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Biograd na Moru6.5 km · 6,203
- Tkon7.4 km · 779
- Sveti Filip i Jakov8.8 km · 4,854
- Pašman12 km · 2,334
- Murter-Kornati12 km · 2,025
- Polača12 km · 1,390
- Stankovci15 km · 1,769
- Tisno16 km · 3,119
All municipalities in Zadar County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pakoštane?
Pakoštane has 4,339 residents (2025), ranking 166 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Pakoštane?
Pakoštane covers 83.5 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Pakoštane growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pakoštane went from 4,132 to 4,339, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Pakoštane?
Pakoštane is in Zadar County. Latitude 43.909, longitude 15.508.
Share of beds in campsites: what is the figure for Pakoštane?
In Pakoštane, “Share of beds in campsites” stands at 56.6% (2025), ranking 7 of 146 municipalities; the national median is 7.1%.
Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply: what is the figure for Pakoštane?
In Pakoštane, “Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply” stands at 7.3% (2021), ranking 519 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 19.5%.
Which municipalities border Pakoštane?
The nearest to Pakoštane are Biograd na Moru (6.5 km), Tkon (7.4 km), Sveti Filip i Jakov (8.8 km), Pašman (12 km), Murter-Kornati (12 km).