Samobor: population and statistics
Samobor has a population of 38,632 (2025) across 251.5 km², or 154 people per km². It ranks 14 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 38,632 residents
- 251.5 km²
- 154 people/km²
Samobor in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Samobor ranks No. 2 by population.
Average annual net pay per employee: 15,508 € in Samobor, compared with an average of 13,565 € in Zagreb County and 12,677 € nationally.
Population of Samobor over time
Samobor had 37,311 residents in 2015 and 38,632 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 37,324 |
| 2021 | 37,512 |
| 2022 | 37,907 |
| 2023 | 38,213 |
| 2024 | 38,536 |
| 2025 | 38,632 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Net income per resident (per year)”.
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Average annual net pay per employee”.
- “Average annual net pay per employee”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Kindergartens and preschool institutions”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 35,224 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sveta Nedelja, 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Samobor
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 | Samobor | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.5 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 411 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 20.8% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 408 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) | −2.4 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 90 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 222 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 218 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Samobor | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 18,321 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 15 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 489 | 481 | 604 | ranked 427 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 13.6% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 214 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 16.8% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 483 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 110.2 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 126 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 160 | 1,342 | 16,654 | ranked 15 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 14.5 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 158 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.5% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 191 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Samobor | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 48.9% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 136 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 43.8% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 192 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Samobor | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.0% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 520 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 23.6% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 188 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.0% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 455 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 11,935 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 9 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 15,508 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 3 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,337 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 46 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 536 | 527 | 456 | ranked 78 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 264 | 259 | 302 | ranked 441 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Samobor | 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) | 55.0% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 31 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 9,552 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 20 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 248 | 279 | 150 | ranked 133 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 55.0% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 281 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Samobor | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 34,107 | – | 9,381 | ranked 162 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 237 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.4% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 434 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Samobor | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.94 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 173 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Samobor | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 19 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 9 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 1,820 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 12 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 47 | 42 | 35 | ranked 68 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 14 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 11 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 3,000 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 14 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 78 | 77 | 72 | ranked 172 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 9.4 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 56 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 1,563 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 14 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 40 | 36 | 28 | ranked 47 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 26.1% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 28 of 545 |
Samobor: 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
−2.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −3.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
6.1 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.4 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
5.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.9 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
160 in 2024, compared with 170 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
11,935 € in 2025, compared with 8,197 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
15,508 € in 2025, compared with 10,721 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,337 € in 2025, compared with 4,927 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
9,552 in 2024, compared with 6,800 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
18,570 in 2021, compared with 16,674 in 2012
Where is Samobor?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Sveta Nedelja5.6 km · 20,098
- Brdovec8.7 km · 10,880
- Zaprešić8.8 km · 24,824
- Stupnik11 km · 4,439
- Marija Gorica13 km · 2,098
- Klinča Sela14 km · 5,297
- Pušća15 km · 2,597
- Jastrebarsko16 km · 15,261
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Samobor?
Samobor has 38,632 residents (2025), ranking 14 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Samobor?
Samobor covers 251.5 km², with a density of 154 people per km².
Is the population of Samobor growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Samobor went from 37,311 to 38,632, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Samobor?
Samobor is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.801, longitude 15.711.
Average annual net pay per employee: what is the figure for Samobor?
In Samobor, “Average annual net pay per employee” stands at 15,508 € (2025), ranking 3 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 11,010 €.
Kindergartens and preschool institutions: what is the figure for Samobor?
In Samobor, “Kindergartens and preschool institutions” stands at 19 (2025/2026), ranking 9 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 1.
Which municipalities border Samobor?
The nearest to Samobor are Sveta Nedelja (5.6 km), Brdovec (8.7 km), Zaprešić (8.8 km), Stupnik (11 km), Marija Gorica (13 km).