Dugo Selo: population and statistics
Dugo Selo has a population of 19,542 (2025) across 54.3 km², or 360 people per km². It ranks 27 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 19,542 residents
- 54.3 km²
- 360 people/km²
Dugo Selo in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Dugo Selo ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: 84.7% in Dugo Selo, compared with an average of 55.7% in Zagreb County and 41.3% nationally.
Population of Dugo Selo over time
Dugo Selo had 17,921 residents in 2015 and 19,542 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,442 |
| 2021 | 17,787 |
| 2022 | 18,200 |
| 2023 | 18,627 |
| 2024 | 19,163 |
| 2025 | 19,542 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Share of children aged 0 to 14”.
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”.
- “Dwellings completed in the year”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Pensioners per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,605 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
All indicators for Dugo Selo
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 | Dugo Selo | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 41.0 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 523 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 18.1% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 506 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 17.1% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 22 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | 2.4 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 17 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 120 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.4 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 371 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dugo Selo | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 7,929 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 51 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 449 | 481 | 604 | ranked 479 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 8.5% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 266 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 19.5% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 435 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 111.0 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 111 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 250 | 1,342 | 16,654 | ranked 8 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 34.4 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 76 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.9% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 98 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dugo Selo | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 84.7% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 6 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 52.0% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 157 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dugo Selo | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.1% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 512 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 14.6% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 367 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 10.8% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 169 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,480 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 86 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,915 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,822 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 152 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 569 | 527 | 456 | ranked 44 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 201 | 259 | 302 | ranked 542 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dugo Selo | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.6% | ranked 320 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 54.4% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 35 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 4,611 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 35 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 241 | 279 | 150 | ranked 139 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 67.2% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 144 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dugo Selo | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 4,250 | – | 9,381 | ranked 236 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 291 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.9% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 390 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Dugo Selo | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.07 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 109 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Dugo Selo | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 6 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 669 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 33 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 34 | 42 | 35 | ranked 294 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 1,611 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 26 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 82 | 77 | 72 | ranked 124 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 11.9 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 11 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 966 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 23 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 49 | 36 | 28 | ranked 8 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 20.6% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 99 of 545 |
Dugo Selo: 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
2.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with 2.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
14.7 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.1 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
1.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −11.4 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
250 in 2024, compared with 76 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,480 € in 2025, compared with 6,147 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,915 € in 2025, compared with 8,984 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,822 € in 2025, compared with 4,667 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
4,611 in 2024, compared with 2,622 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,455 in 2021, compared with 5,889 in 2014
Where is Dugo Selo?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Brckovljani6.2 km · 6,092
- Rugvica7.1 km · 7,729
- Farkaševac11 km · 1,473
- Orle13 km · 1,833
- Kloštar Ivanić16 km · 5,494
- Rakovec16 km · 1,087
- Ivanić-Grad16 km · 13,092
- Sveti Ivan Zelina17 km · 15,292
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dugo Selo?
Dugo Selo has 19,542 residents (2025), ranking 27 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Dugo Selo?
Dugo Selo covers 54.3 km², with a density of 360 people per km².
Is the population of Dugo Selo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dugo Selo went from 17,921 to 19,542, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Dugo Selo?
Dugo Selo is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.800, longitude 16.233.
Dwellings completed in the year: what is the figure for Dugo Selo?
In Dugo Selo, “Dwellings completed in the year” stands at 250 (2024), ranking 8 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 4.
Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation: what is the figure for Dugo Selo?
In Dugo Selo, “Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation” stands at 84.7% (2021), ranking 6 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Which municipalities border Dugo Selo?
The nearest to Dugo Selo are Brckovljani (6.2 km), Rugvica (7.1 km), Farkaševac (11 km), Orle (13 km), Kloštar Ivanić (16 km).