Rugvica: population and statistics
Rugvica has a population of 7,729 (2025) across 12.0 km², or 644 people per km². It ranks 85 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,729 residents
- 12.0 km²
- 644 people/km²
Rugvica in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Rugvica ranks No. 11 by population.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: 515 in Rugvica, compared with an average of 279 in Zagreb County and 326 nationally.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: 121.5 m² in Rugvica, compared with an average of 110.9 m² in Zagreb County and 92.6 m² nationally.
Population of Rugvica over time
Rugvica had 7,620 residents in 2015 and 7,729 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,115 |
| 2021 | 7,147 |
| 2022 | 7,260 |
| 2023 | 7,406 |
| 2024 | 7,605 |
| 2025 | 7,729 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Employees with pay per 1,000 residents”.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,681 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Orle, 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Rugvica
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 | Rugvica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.7 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 477 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.7% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 457 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.9% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 124 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −0.5 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 40 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 100 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 140 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rugvica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 3,075 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 176 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 431 | 481 | 604 | ranked 497 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 3.0% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 380 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 25.9% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 273 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 121.5 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 16 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 22 | 1,342 | 16,654 | ranked 116 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 7.1 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 274 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.8% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 131 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rugvica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 64.6% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 71 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 36.6% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 229 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rugvica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 426 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 17.6% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 312 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 12.4% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 110 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,181 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 230 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 11,019 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 271 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,118 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 329 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 590 | 527 | 456 | ranked 36 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 221 | 259 | 302 | ranked 529 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rugvica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.6% | ranked 370 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 51.2% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 107 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 3,920 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 47 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 515 | 279 | 150 | ranked 11 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 70.7% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 98 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rugvica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.4% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 434 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Rugvica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.20 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 57 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Rugvica | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 298 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 91 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 39 | 42 | 35 | ranked 190 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 614 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 77 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 79 | 77 | 72 | ranked 160 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.7 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 45 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 68 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 270 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 9 | 36 | 28 | ranked 527 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 10.5% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 355 of 545 |
Rugvica: 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
−0.5 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
16.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −7.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
8.5 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
22 in 2024, compared with 22 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,181 € in 2025, compared with 5,583 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
11,019 € in 2025, compared with 7,778 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,118 € in 2025, compared with 4,067 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
3,920 in 2024, compared with 805 in 2011
Where is Rugvica?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Orle6.2 km · 1,833
- Dugo Selo7.1 km · 19,542
- Brckovljani12 km · 6,092
- Ivanić-Grad13 km · 13,092
- Velika Gorica14 km · 64,761
- Kloštar Ivanić15 km · 5,494
- Farkaševac16 km · 1,473
- Lekenik17 km · 5,321
All municipalities in Zagreb County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rugvica?
Rugvica has 7,729 residents (2025), ranking 85 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Rugvica?
Rugvica covers 12.0 km², with a density of 644 people per km².
Is the population of Rugvica growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rugvica went from 7,620 to 7,729, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Rugvica?
Rugvica is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.736, longitude 16.233.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Rugvica?
In Rugvica, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents” stands at 515 (2024), ranking 11 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 150.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: what is the figure for Rugvica?
In Rugvica, “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling” stands at 121.5 m² (2021), ranking 16 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 100.4 m².
Which municipalities border Rugvica?
The nearest to Rugvica are Orle (6.2 km), Dugo Selo (7.1 km), Brckovljani (12 km), Ivanić-Grad (13 km), Velika Gorica (14 km).