Bedenica: population and statistics
Bedenica has a population of 1,265 (2025) across 21.5 km², or 58.8 people per km². It ranks 461 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,265 residents
- 21.5 km²
- 59 people/km²
Bedenica in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Bedenica ranks No. 30 by population.
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: 2.1% in Bedenica, compared with an average of 4.7% in Zagreb County and 8.1% nationally.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: 123.3 m² in Bedenica, compared with an average of 110.9 m² in Zagreb County and 92.6 m² nationally.
Population of Bedenica over time
Bedenica had 1,344 residents in 2015 and 1,265 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,282 |
| 2021 | 1,256 |
| 2022 | 1,265 |
| 2023 | 1,265 |
| 2024 | 1,256 |
| 2025 | 1,265 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Average household size in occupied dwellings”.
- “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,011 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Breznica (1,900 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Bedenica
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 | Bedenica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.3 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 424 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.4% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 422 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.9% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 60 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −10.4 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 404 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 143 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 50 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bedenica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 680 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 510 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 537 | 481 | 604 | ranked 348 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 14.6% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 202 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 31.0% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 179 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 123.3 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 11 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 1,342 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 6.4 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 299 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.2% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 242 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bedenica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 41.0% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 173 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 23.1% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 361 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bedenica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.7% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 326 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 33.8% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 75 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.0% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 209 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,280 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 217 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,239 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 113 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,410 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 453 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 481 | 527 | 456 | ranked 206 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 277 | 259 | 302 | ranked 397 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bedenica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.4% | 3.8% | 4.6% | ranked 469 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 50.0% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 144 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 447 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 238 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 356 | 279 | 150 | ranked 56 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 64.8% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 171 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bedenica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 2.1% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 541 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Bedenica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.49 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 10 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Bedenica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 42 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 120 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 379 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 95 | 77 | 72 | ranked 40 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.7 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 315 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 46 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 365 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 36 | 36 | 28 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.5% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 355 of 545 |
Bedenica: 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
−10.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −0.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
12.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −18.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
17.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −4.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,280 € in 2025, compared with 5,605 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,239 € in 2025, compared with 8,511 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,410 € in 2025, compared with 3,400 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
447 in 2024, compared with 231 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
986 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Bedenica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Breznica5.3 km · 1,900
- Konjščina7.3 km · 3,186
- Sveti Ivan Zelina8.4 km · 15,292
- Visoko8.9 km · 1,276
- Hrašćina10 km · 1,286
- Breznički Hum11 km · 1,102
- Preseka11 km · 1,028
- Rakovec11 km · 1,087
All municipalities in Zagreb County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bedenica?
Bedenica has 1,265 residents (2025), ranking 461 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Bedenica?
Bedenica covers 21.5 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Bedenica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bedenica went from 1,344 to 1,265, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Bedenica?
Bedenica is in Zagreb County. Latitude 46.022, longitude 16.264.
Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities: what is the figure for Bedenica?
In Bedenica, “Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities” stands at 2.1% (2021), ranking 541 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.5%.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: what is the figure for Bedenica?
In Bedenica, “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling” stands at 123.3 m² (2021), ranking 11 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 100.4 m².
Which municipalities border Bedenica?
The nearest to Bedenica are Breznica (5.3 km), Konjščina (7.3 km), Sveti Ivan Zelina (8.4 km), Visoko (8.9 km), Hrašćina (10 km).