Farkaševac: population and statistics
Farkaševac has a population of 1,473 (2025) across 7.4 km², or 199 people per km². It ranks 430 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,473 residents
- 7.4 km²
- 199 people/km²
Farkaševac in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Farkaševac ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: 5.3% in Farkaševac, compared with an average of 20.0% in Zagreb County and 24.3% nationally.
Population of Farkaševac over time
Farkaševac had 1,780 residents in 2015 and 1,473 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,572 |
| 2021 | 1,547 |
| 2022 | 1,542 |
| 2023 | 1,523 |
| 2024 | 1,498 |
| 2025 | 1,473 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Net income per resident (per year)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,036 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dugo Selo (19,542 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Farkaševac
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 | Farkaševac | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.3 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 327 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.6% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 357 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.3% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 320 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −2.7 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 99 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −15.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 523 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.4 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 371 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Farkaševac | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 738 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 490 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 472 | 481 | 604 | ranked 455 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 5.4% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 320 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 30.8% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 182 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 107.7 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 161 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 0 | 1,342 | 16,654 | ranked 445 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 5.3 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 343 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 92.1% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 517 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Farkaševac | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 10.9% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 291 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 16.2% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 457 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Farkaševac | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 24.6% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 51 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 23.2% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 195 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.8% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 408 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 5,596 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 533 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 10,563 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 350 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 4,917 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 502 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 339 | 527 | 456 | ranked 525 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 264 | 259 | 302 | ranked 441 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Farkaševac | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.0% | 3.8% | 4.6% | ranked 202 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 40.2% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 430 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 32 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 538 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 21 | 279 | 150 | ranked 542 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 64.0% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 180 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Farkaševac | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 6.2% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 283 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Farkaševac | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.27 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 41 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Farkaševac | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 51 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 374 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 35 | 42 | 35 | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 90 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 433 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 61 | 77 | 72 | ranked 398 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 6.4 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 252 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 20 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 489 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 14 | 36 | 28 | ranked 490 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 5.3% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 536 of 545 |
Farkaševac: 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
−2.7 ‰ in 2024, compared with −9.7 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−15.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
1.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
5,596 € in 2025, compared with 3,623 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
10,563 € in 2025, compared with 7,033 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
4,917 € in 2025, compared with 3,066 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
32 in 2024, compared with 38 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2018, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Farkaševac?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Farkaševac?
Farkaševac has 1,473 residents (2025), ranking 430 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Farkaševac?
Farkaševac covers 7.4 km², with a density of 199 people per km².
Is the population of Farkaševac growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Farkaševac went from 1,780 to 1,473, a change of −17.2%.
Where is Farkaševac?
Farkaševac is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.860, longitude 16.120.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities: what is the figure for Farkaševac?
In Farkaševac, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities” stands at 32 (2024), ranking 538 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 364.
Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education: what is the figure for Farkaševac?
In Farkaševac, “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education” stands at 5.3% (2021), ranking 536 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 13.0%.
Which municipalities border Farkaševac?
The nearest to Farkaševac are Dugo Selo (11 km), Zagreb (12 km), Gornja Stubica (13 km), Sveti Ivan Zelina (13 km), Brckovljani (14 km).