Pušća: population and statistics
Pušća has a population of 2,597 (2025) across 17.0 km², or 153 people per km². It ranks 274 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,597 residents
- 17.0 km²
- 153 people/km²
Pušća in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Pušća ranks No. 22 by population.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): 49 in Pušća, compared with an average of 36 in Zagreb County and 36 nationally.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 0.8% in Pušća, compared with an average of 2.7% in Zagreb County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Pušća over time
Pušća had 2,713 residents in 2015 and 2,597 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,574 |
| 2021 | 2,562 |
| 2022 | 2,566 |
| 2023 | 2,560 |
| 2024 | 2,592 |
| 2025 | 2,597 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents”.
- “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of employed residents working outside their municipality”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,381 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Marija Gorica, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jakovlje (3,920 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Pušća
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 | Pušća | 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) | 24.4% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 193 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.2% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 103 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −1.5 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 60 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 239 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 0.0 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 408 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pušća | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,247 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 375 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 486 | 481 | 604 | ranked 434 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) | 16.7% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 487 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 120.4 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 24 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) | 6.2 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 304 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 98.6% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 308 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pušća | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 54.3% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 34.0% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 245 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pušća | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 0.8% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 531 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 20.1% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 258 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) | 9,714 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 70 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 13,420 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 19 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,177 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 76 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 499 | 527 | 456 | ranked 148 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 287 | 259 | 302 | ranked 347 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pušća | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.2% | 3.8% | 4.6% | ranked 293 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 50.0% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 144 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 167 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 419 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 64 | 279 | 150 | ranked 487 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 80.0% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 15 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pušća | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 5.0% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 382 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Pušća | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.11 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 92 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Pušća | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 99 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 249 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) | 283 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 185 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 109 | 77 | 72 | ranked 15 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 7.1 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 208 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 126 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 156 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 49 | 36 | 28 | ranked 8 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 16.9% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 176 of 545 |
Pušća: 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
−1.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −1.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
5.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.8 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
0.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with −1.8 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 3 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
9,714 € in 2025, compared with 6,140 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
13,420 € in 2025, compared with 9,176 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,177 € in 2025, compared with 4,710 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
167 in 2024, compared with 166 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2017, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Pušća?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Marija Gorica3.2 km · 2,098
- Dubravica4.9 km · 1,162
- Luka5.8 km · 1,292
- Kraljevec na Sutli5.9 km · 1,603
- Jakovlje6.9 km · 3,920
- Brdovec7.0 km · 10,880
- Bistra9.1 km · 6,710
- Zaprešić9.6 km · 24,824
All municipalities in Zagreb County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pušća?
Pušća has 2,597 residents (2025), ranking 274 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Pušća?
Pušća covers 17.0 km², with a density of 153 people per km².
Is the population of Pušća growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pušća went from 2,713 to 2,597, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Pušća?
Pušća is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.933, longitude 15.767.
Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence): what is the figure for Pušća?
In Pušća, “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)” stands at 49 (2025/2026), ranking 8 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 28.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Pušća?
In Pušća, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 0.8% (2021), ranking 531 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Which municipalities border Pušća?
The nearest to Pušća are Marija Gorica (3.2 km), Dubravica (4.9 km), Luka (5.8 km), Kraljevec na Sutli (5.9 km), Jakovlje (6.9 km).