Gradec: population and statistics
Gradec has a population of 3,123 (2025) across 6.3 km², or 496 people per km². It ranks 225 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,123 residents
- 6.3 km²
- 496 people/km²
Gradec in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Gradec ranks No. 21 by population.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: 67 in Gradec, compared with an average of 279 in Zagreb County and 326 nationally.
Population of Gradec over time
Gradec had 3,465 residents in 2015 and 3,123 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,214 |
| 2021 | 3,172 |
| 2022 | 3,137 |
| 2023 | 3,120 |
| 2024 | 3,137 |
| 2025 | 3,123 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 882 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vrbovec (13,241 residents), 4.9 km away.
All indicators for Gradec
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 | Gradec | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.8 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 270 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.5% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 234 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.2% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 201 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −6.1 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 236 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 283 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 1.0 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 384 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gradec | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,497 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 328 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 469 | 481 | 604 | ranked 462 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 5.6% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 314 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 24.8% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 301 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 107.2 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 168 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) | 5.1 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 348 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 95.4% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 471 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gradec | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 36.9% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 187 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 22.4% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 369 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gradec | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 7.9% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 226 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 26.3% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 157 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.3% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 318 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,302 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 368 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,590 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,585 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 429 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 458 | 527 | 456 | ranked 270 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 287 | 259 | 302 | ranked 347 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gradec | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.6% | ranked 334 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 43.9% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 316 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 210 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 381 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 67 | 279 | 150 | ranked 476 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 73.0% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 73 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gradec | 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) | 4.7% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 411 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Gradec | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.03 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 129 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Gradec | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 104 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 239 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 33 | 42 | 35 | ranked 310 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 4 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 117 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 252 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 211 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 81 | 77 | 72 | ranked 137 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.9 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 146 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 58 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 305 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 19 | 36 | 28 | ranked 426 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 9.9% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 381 of 545 |
Gradec: 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
−6.1 ‰ in 2024, compared with −11.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
2.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −6.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
1.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 16 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,302 € in 2025, compared with 4,608 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,590 € in 2025, compared with 7,715 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,585 € in 2025, compared with 3,657 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
210 in 2024, compared with 189 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Gradec?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Vrbovec4.9 km · 13,241
- Dubrava9.1 km · 4,449
- Preseka10.0 km · 1,028
- Sveti Ivan Žabno11 km · 4,224
- Rakovec13 km · 1,087
- Križevci14 km · 19,160
- Brckovljani17 km · 6,092
- Sveti Petar Orehovec19 km · 3,770
All municipalities in Zagreb County
Municipalities of similar size
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gradec?
Gradec has 3,123 residents (2025), ranking 225 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Gradec?
Gradec covers 6.3 km², with a density of 496 people per km².
Is the population of Gradec growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gradec went from 3,465 to 3,123, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Gradec?
Gradec is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.910, longitude 16.484.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Gradec?
In Gradec, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents” stands at 67 (2024), ranking 476 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 150.
Tourist nights in the year: what is the figure for Gradec?
In Gradec, “Tourist nights in the year” stands at 0 (2019), ranking 313 of 422 municipalities; the national median is 9,381.
Which municipalities border Gradec?
The nearest to Gradec are Vrbovec (4.9 km), Dubrava (9.1 km), Preseka (10.0 km), Sveti Ivan Žabno (11 km), Rakovec (13 km).