Brckovljani: population and statistics
Brckovljani has a population of 6,092 (2025) across 69.8 km², or 87.3 people per km². It ranks 106 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,092 residents
- 69.8 km²
- 87 people/km²
Brckovljani in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Brckovljani ranks No. 13 by population.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: −12.3 ‰ in Brckovljani, compared with an average of 4.9 ‰ in Zagreb County and 4.9 ‰ nationally.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): 4 in Brckovljani, compared with an average of 36 in Zagreb County and 36 nationally.
Population of Brckovljani over time
Brckovljani had 6,498 residents in 2015 and 6,092 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,891 |
| 2021 | 5,896 |
| 2022 | 5,942 |
| 2023 | 6,081 |
| 2024 | 6,149 |
| 2025 | 6,092 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Share of employed residents in construction”.
- “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,776 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dugo Selo (19,542 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Brckovljani
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 | Brckovljani | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.2 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 493 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.4% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 473 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.7% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 74 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −1.0 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 45 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −7.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 448 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −12.3 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 541 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brckovljani | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,849 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 132 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 655 | 481 | 604 | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 22.6% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 112 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 29.0% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 214 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 114.1 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 71 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 9 | 1,342 | 16,654 | ranked 184 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 7.8 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 257 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.6% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 174 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brckovljani | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 62.0% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 84 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 32.3% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 258 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brckovljani | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.5% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 440 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 16.0% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 339 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 16.8% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 36 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,679 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 303 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,877 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 155 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,540 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 231 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 489 | 527 | 456 | ranked 180 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 235 | 259 | 302 | ranked 512 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brckovljani | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.1% | 3.8% | 4.6% | ranked 303 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 47.1% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 213 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,052 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 138 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 171 | 279 | 150 | ranked 239 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 75.5% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 50 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brckovljani | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.3% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 440 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Brckovljani | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.11 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 92 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Brckovljani | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 282 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 97 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 46 | 42 | 35 | ranked 80 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 574 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 88 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 94 | 77 | 72 | ranked 44 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 10.1 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 33 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 27 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 448 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 4 | 36 | 28 | ranked 535 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 12.1% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 294 of 545 |
Brckovljani: 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
−1.0 ‰ in 2024, compared with −1.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−7.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −13.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−12.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −14.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
9 in 2024, compared with 20 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,679 € in 2025, compared with 4,914 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,877 € in 2025, compared with 7,996 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,540 € in 2025, compared with 4,445 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,052 in 2024, compared with 817 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,068 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Brckovljani?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Dugo Selo6.2 km · 19,542
- Rakovec11 km · 1,087
- Rugvica12 km · 7,729
- Vrbovec12 km · 13,241
- Kloštar Ivanić14 km · 5,494
- Sveti Ivan Zelina14 km · 15,292
- Farkaševac14 km · 1,473
- Ivanić-Grad15 km · 13,092
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brckovljani?
Brckovljani has 6,092 residents (2025), ranking 106 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Brckovljani?
Brckovljani covers 69.8 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Brckovljani growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brckovljani went from 6,498 to 6,092, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Brckovljani?
Brckovljani is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.830, longitude 16.300.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Brckovljani?
In Brckovljani, “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents” stands at −12.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 541 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.7 ‰.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): what is the figure for Brckovljani?
In Brckovljani, “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)” stands at 4 (2025/2026), ranking 535 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 28.
Which municipalities border Brckovljani?
The nearest to Brckovljani are Dugo Selo (6.2 km), Rakovec (11 km), Rugvica (12 km), Vrbovec (12 km), Kloštar Ivanić (14 km).