Luka: population and statistics
Luka has a population of 1,292 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 308 people per km². It ranks 453 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,292 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 308 people/km²
Luka in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Luka ranks No. 29 by population.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: 52 in Luka, compared with an average of 42 in Zagreb County and 41 nationally.
Population of Luka over time
Luka had 1,346 residents in 2015 and 1,292 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,274 |
| 2021 | 1,252 |
| 2022 | 1,253 |
| 2023 | 1,261 |
| 2024 | 1,284 |
| 2025 | 1,292 |
Did you know?
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 588 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Veliko Trgovišće (4,405 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Luka
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 | Luka | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.5 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 304 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) | 13.4% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 308 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −7.8 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 307 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 168 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 123 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luka | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 697 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 502 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 551 | 481 | 604 | ranked 330 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 19.4% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 140 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 24.4% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 311 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 114.4 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 67 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) | 2.3 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 478 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.5% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 317 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Luka | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 64.0% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 74 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 25.5% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 334 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luka | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 5.0% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 314 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 18.0% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 305 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 11.6% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 139 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,223 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 114 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,462 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 86 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,431 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 262 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 552 | 527 | 456 | ranked 55 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 271 | 259 | 302 | ranked 423 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luka | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.9% | 3.8% | 4.6% | ranked 423 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 52.8% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 64 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 496 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 218 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 386 | 279 | 150 | ranked 45 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 74.3% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 58 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Luka | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 3.6% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 492 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Luka | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.19 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 60 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Luka | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 67 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 322 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 52 | 42 | 35 | ranked 41 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 103 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 413 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 80 | 77 | 72 | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 5.2 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 354 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 39 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 391 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 30 | 36 | 28 | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 12.8% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 275 of 545 |
Luka: 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
−7.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −4.0 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
10.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.7 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
10.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.5 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
0 in 2024, compared with 2 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,223 € in 2025, compared with 5,863 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,462 € in 2025, compared with 8,610 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,431 € in 2025, compared with 4,109 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
496 in 2024, compared with 128 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2016, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Luka?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luka?
Luka has 1,292 residents (2025), ranking 453 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Luka?
Luka covers 4.2 km², with a density of 308 people per km².
Is the population of Luka growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Luka went from 1,346 to 1,292, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Luka?
Luka is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.970, longitude 15.820.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Luka?
In Luka, “Number of dwellings” stands at 697 (2021), ranking 502 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 1,867.
Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Luka?
In Luka, “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents” stands at 52 (2025/2026), ranking 41 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 35.
Which municipalities border Luka?
The nearest to Luka are Veliko Trgovišće (4.1 km), Jakovlje (4.6 km), Pušća (5.8 km), Kraljevec na Sutli (7.0 km), Oroslavje (7.9 km).