Dubrava: population and statistics
Dubrava has a population of 4,449 (2025) across 115.7 km², or 38.5 people per km². It ranks 157 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,449 residents
- 115.7 km²
- 38 people/km²
Dubrava in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Dubrava ranks No. 17 by population.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 2.0 in Dubrava, compared with an average of 13.3 in Zagreb County and 19.1 nationally.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 9.4 in Dubrava, compared with an average of 9.5 in Zagreb County and 8.4 nationally.
Population of Dubrava over time
Dubrava had 4,839 residents in 2015 and 4,449 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,561 |
| 2021 | 4,488 |
| 2022 | 4,449 |
| 2023 | 4,436 |
| 2024 | 4,420 |
| 2025 | 4,449 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,204 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gradec, 9.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vrbovec (13,241 residents), 9.5 km away.
All indicators for Dubrava
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 | Dubrava | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 47.0 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 124 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 25.6% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 151 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 12.1% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 425 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −8.1 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 330 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 135 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 267 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dubrava | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 2,103 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 244 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 465 | 481 | 604 | ranked 469 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.4% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 407 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 34.6% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 114 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 115.8 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 58 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 1,342 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.0 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 493 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 95.3% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 475 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dubrava | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 34.4% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 195 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 24.3% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 347 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dubrava | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 14.6% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 112 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 21.0% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 239 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.6% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 360 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 6,298 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 488 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,032 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 267 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,359 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 460 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 383 | 527 | 456 | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 259 | 259 | 302 | ranked 465 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dubrava | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.3% | 3.8% | 4.6% | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 39.4% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 443 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 487 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 220 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 110 | 279 | 150 | ranked 357 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 54.5% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 286 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dubrava | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 0 | – | 9,381 | ranked 313 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.0 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 312 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.0% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 458 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Dubrava | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.18 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 64 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Dubrava | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 149 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 182 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 33 | 42 | 35 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 291 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 177 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 65 | 77 | 72 | ranked 353 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.4 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 56 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 119 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 166 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 27 | 36 | 28 | ranked 282 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.7% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 390 of 545 |
Dubrava: 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
−8.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −12.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
13.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.2 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −5.6 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 11 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
6,298 € in 2025, compared with 4,109 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,032 € in 2025, compared with 7,473 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,359 € in 2025, compared with 3,432 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
487 in 2024, compared with 369 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Dubrava?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Gradec9.1 km · 3,123
- Vrbovec9.5 km · 13,241
- Čazma12 km · 6,789
- Sveti Ivan Žabno13 km · 4,224
- Kloštar Ivanić14 km · 5,494
- Štefanje15 km · 1,620
- Ivanić-Grad18 km · 13,092
- Brckovljani18 km · 6,092
All municipalities in Zagreb County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dubrava?
Dubrava has 4,449 residents (2025), ranking 157 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Dubrava?
Dubrava covers 115.7 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Dubrava growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dubrava went from 4,839 to 4,449, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Dubrava?
Dubrava is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.838, longitude 16.537.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Dubrava?
In Dubrava, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 2.0 (2024), ranking 493 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Dubrava?
In Dubrava, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 9.4 (2025/2026), ranking 56 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Which municipalities border Dubrava?
The nearest to Dubrava are Gradec (9.1 km), Vrbovec (9.5 km), Čazma (12 km), Sveti Ivan Žabno (13 km), Kloštar Ivanić (14 km).