Marija Gorica: population and statistics
Marija Gorica has a population of 2,098 (2025) across 17.1 km², or 123 people per km². It ranks 331 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,098 residents
- 17.1 km²
- 123 people/km²
Marija Gorica in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Marija Gorica ranks No. 24 by population.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 85.1% in Marija Gorica, compared with an average of 61.4% in Zagreb County and 33.9% nationally.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: −11.0 ‰ in Marija Gorica, compared with an average of 4.9 ‰ in Zagreb County and 4.9 ‰ nationally.
Population of Marija Gorica over time
Marija Gorica had 2,187 residents in 2015 and 2,098 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,081 |
| 2021 | 2,100 |
| 2022 | 2,119 |
| 2023 | 2,131 |
| 2024 | 2,129 |
| 2025 | 2,098 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,395 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pušća, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brdovec (10,880 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Marija Gorica
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 | Marija Gorica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 45.5 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 210 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 24.7% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 181 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 13.8% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 261 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −10.8 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 412 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | −8.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 467 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | −11.0 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 538 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marija Gorica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,292 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 364 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 617 | 481 | 604 | ranked 263 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 33.0% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 51 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 12.4% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 524 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 116.1 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 55 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) | 2.8 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 451 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.3% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 228 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Marija Gorica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 47.7% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 139 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 32.3% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 258 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marija Gorica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.9% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 468 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 19.5% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 272 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 7.8% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 350 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 9,294 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 108 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 13,348 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 24 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,004 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 108 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 490 | 527 | 456 | ranked 175 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 304 | 259 | 302 | ranked 263 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marija Gorica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.3% | 3.8% | 4.6% | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 47.7% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 193 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 164 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 423 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 77 | 279 | 150 | ranked 450 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 85.1% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 2 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Marija Gorica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.3% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 440 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Marija Gorica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.97 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 151 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Marija Gorica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 55 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 363 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 26 | 42 | 35 | ranked 387 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 143 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 331 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) | 7.5 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 173 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 50 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 344 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 24 | 36 | 28 | ranked 347 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 17.3% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 170 of 545 |
Marija Gorica: 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
−10.8 ‰ in 2024, compared with −11.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
−8.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with −0.5 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
−11.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 5 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,294 € in 2025, compared with 6,049 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
13,348 € in 2025, compared with 9,050 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,004 € in 2025, compared with 4,708 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
164 in 2024, compared with 89 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2017, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Marija Gorica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Pušća3.2 km · 2,597
- Dubravica4.6 km · 1,162
- Brdovec6.1 km · 10,880
- Kraljevec na Sutli6.7 km · 1,603
- Luka8.9 km · 1,292
- Zaprešić9.5 km · 24,824
- Jakovlje9.9 km · 3,920
- Bistra11 km · 6,710
All municipalities in Zagreb County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marija Gorica?
Marija Gorica has 2,098 residents (2025), ranking 331 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Marija Gorica?
Marija Gorica covers 17.1 km², with a density of 123 people per km².
Is the population of Marija Gorica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Marija Gorica went from 2,187 to 2,098, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Marija Gorica?
Marija Gorica is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.920, longitude 15.730.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Marija Gorica?
In Marija Gorica, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 85.1% (2021), ranking 2 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Marija Gorica?
In Marija Gorica, “Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents” stands at −11.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 538 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 3.7 ‰.
Which municipalities border Marija Gorica?
The nearest to Marija Gorica are Pušća (3.2 km), Dubravica (4.6 km), Brdovec (6.1 km), Kraljevec na Sutli (6.7 km), Luka (8.9 km).