Križ: population and statistics
Križ has a population of 5,996 (2025) across 117.8 km², or 50.9 people per km². It ranks 108 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,996 residents
- 117.8 km²
- 51 people/km²
Križ in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Križ ranks No. 14 by population.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 1.3 in Križ, compared with an average of 13.3 in Zagreb County and 19.1 nationally.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: 10.2 in Križ, compared with an average of 9.5 in Zagreb County and 8.4 nationally.
Population of Križ over time
Križ had 6,624 residents in 2015 and 5,996 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,129 |
| 2021 | 6,079 |
| 2022 | 6,092 |
| 2023 | 6,051 |
| 2024 | 6,009 |
| 2025 | 5,996 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,499 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Velika Ludina, 8.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ivanić-Grad (13,092 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Križ
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 | Križ | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.2 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 236 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.8% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 219 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.2% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −8.2 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 332 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 201 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 191 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Križ | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,128 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 169 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 513 | 481 | 604 | ranked 391 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 3.9% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 353 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.7% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 279 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 100.6 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 268 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 1 | 1,342 | 16,654 | ranked 372 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 1.3 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 521 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.1% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 346 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Križ | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 60.9% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 88 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 35.5% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 237 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Križ | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.9% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 277 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 28.0% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 134 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 12.0% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 124 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,437 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 196 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,377 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 98 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,632 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 209 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 480 | 527 | 456 | ranked 209 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 309 | 259 | 302 | ranked 240 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Križ | 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) | 45.1% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 275 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 1,204 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 130 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 200 | 279 | 150 | ranked 194 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 61.2% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 214 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Križ | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.9% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 464 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Križ | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.76 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 263 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Križ | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 2 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 111 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 226 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 116 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 38 | 42 | 35 | ranked 203 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 408 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 125 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 68 | 77 | 72 | ranked 317 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 10.2 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 28 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 166 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 116 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 28 | 36 | 28 | ranked 253 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 13.4% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 259 of 545 |
Križ: 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
−8.2 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
7.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
6.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 11 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,437 € in 2025, compared with 5,378 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,377 € in 2025, compared with 8,285 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,632 € in 2025, compared with 4,482 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
1,204 in 2024, compared with 719 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Križ?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Velika Ludina8.5 km · 2,271
- Ivanić-Grad11 km · 13,092
- Popovača12 km · 10,050
- Kloštar Ivanić13 km · 5,494
- Čazma13 km · 6,789
- Martinska Ves14 km · 2,701
- Dubrava21 km · 4,449
- Sisak21 km · 38,279
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Križ?
Križ has 5,996 residents (2025), ranking 108 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Križ?
Križ covers 117.8 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Križ growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Križ went from 6,624 to 5,996, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Križ?
Križ is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.650, longitude 16.517.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Križ?
In Križ, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 1.3 (2024), ranking 521 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Pupils per teacher in primary schools: what is the figure for Križ?
In Križ, “Pupils per teacher in primary schools” stands at 10.2 (2025/2026), ranking 28 of 534 municipalities; the national median is 6.3.
Which municipalities border Križ?
The nearest to Križ are Velika Ludina (8.5 km), Ivanić-Grad (11 km), Popovača (12 km), Kloštar Ivanić (13 km), Čazma (13 km).