Orle: population and statistics
Orle has a population of 1,833 (2025) across 58.6 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 368 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,833 residents
- 58.6 km²
- 31 people/km²
Orle in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Orle ranks No. 26 by population.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: 83.7% in Orle, compared with an average of 61.4% in Zagreb County and 33.9% nationally.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: 1.1 in Orle, compared with an average of 13.3 in Zagreb County and 19.1 nationally.
Population of Orle over time
Orle had 1,906 residents in 2015 and 1,833 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,745 |
| 2021 | 1,770 |
| 2022 | 1,794 |
| 2023 | 1,824 |
| 2024 | 1,823 |
| 2025 | 1,833 |
Did you know?
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,207 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rugvica (7,729 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Orle
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 | Orle | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.7 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 281 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 23.1% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 260 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.8% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 130 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −9.9 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 391 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 197 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.0 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 408 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orle | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,006 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 422 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 570 | 481 | 604 | ranked 310 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 7.0% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 289 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 34.1% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 123 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 111.1 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 109 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) | 1.1 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 526 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 94.9% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 483 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Orle | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 2.5% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 472 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 22.2% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 371 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orle | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.7% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 326 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 16.8% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 324 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 13.2% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 91 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,553 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 326 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,222 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 115 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,936 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 366 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 459 | 527 | 456 | ranked 266 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 250 | 259 | 302 | ranked 491 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orle | 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) | 46.2% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 240 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 69 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 511 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 38 | 279 | 150 | ranked 531 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 83.7% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 5 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Orle | 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) | 5.9% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 312 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Orle | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.98 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 147 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Orle | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 42 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 2 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 242 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 71 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 467 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 39 | 77 | 72 | ranked 497 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 4.4 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 418 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 29 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 442 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 16 | 36 | 28 | ranked 470 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 8.6% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 440 of 545 |
Orle: 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
−9.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −7.8 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
7.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 8.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
1 in 2024, compared with 1 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,553 € in 2025, compared with 4,649 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,222 € in 2025, compared with 7,871 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,936 € in 2025, compared with 3,768 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
69 in 2024, compared with 32 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Orle?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Rugvica6.2 km · 7,729
- Lekenik11 km · 5,321
- Velika Gorica13 km · 64,761
- Ivanić-Grad13 km · 13,092
- Dugo Selo13 km · 19,542
- Martinska Ves16 km · 2,701
- Kloštar Ivanić16 km · 5,494
- Brckovljani18 km · 6,092
All municipalities in Zagreb County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orle?
Orle has 1,833 residents (2025), ranking 368 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Orle?
Orle covers 58.6 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Orle growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Orle went from 1,906 to 1,833, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Orle?
Orle is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.680, longitude 16.230.
Share of employed residents working outside their municipality: what is the figure for Orle?
In Orle, “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality” stands at 83.7% (2021), ranking 5 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 55.5%.
Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Orle?
In Orle, “Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents” stands at 1.1 (2024), ranking 526 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 7.2.
Which municipalities border Orle?
The nearest to Orle are Rugvica (6.2 km), Lekenik (11 km), Velika Gorica (13 km), Ivanić-Grad (13 km), Dugo Selo (13 km).