Stupnik: population and statistics
Stupnik has a population of 4,439 (2025) across 24.8 km², or 179 people per km². It ranks 158 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,439 residents
- 24.8 km²
- 179 people/km²
Stupnik in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Stupnik ranks No. 18 by population.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: 133.9 m² in Stupnik, compared with an average of 110.9 m² in Zagreb County and 92.6 m² nationally.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: 754 in Stupnik, compared with an average of 279 in Zagreb County and 326 nationally.
Population of Stupnik over time
Stupnik had 3,835 residents in 2015 and 4,439 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,830 |
| 2021 | 3,917 |
| 2022 | 4,063 |
| 2023 | 4,143 |
| 2024 | 4,336 |
| 2025 | 4,439 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”.
- “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Pupils per teacher in primary schools”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,473 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sveta Nedelja (20,098 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Stupnik
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 | Stupnik | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 42.8 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 467 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 19.9% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 444 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.8% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 65 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −4.4 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 165 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 69 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 222 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stupnik | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 1,438 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 340 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 370 | 481 | 604 | ranked 534 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 1.1% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 477 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 18.6% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 449 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 133.9 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 2 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 5 | 1,342 | 16,654 | ranked 239 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 8.8 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 232 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.7% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 156 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stupnik | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 65.2% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 68 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 46.2% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 180 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stupnik | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 1.1% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 512 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 14.5% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 370 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) | 10,133 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 45 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 13,129 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 28 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,209 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 71 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 561 | 527 | 456 | ranked 49 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 219 | 259 | 302 | ranked 532 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stupnik | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.8% | 3.8% | 4.6% | ranked 432 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 54.3% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 36 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 3,268 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 754 | 279 | 150 | ranked 3 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 72.2% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 78 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Stupnik | 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) | 4.6% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 416 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Stupnik | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.29 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 36 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Stupnik | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 1 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 189 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 186 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 143 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 42 | 42 | 35 | ranked 142 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 126 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 362 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 28 | 77 | 72 | ranked 520 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 11.5 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 15 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 134 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 146 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 30 | 36 | 28 | ranked 204 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 19.9% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 116 of 545 |
Stupnik: 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
−4.4 ‰ in 2024, compared with −1.5 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
20.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 0.3 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
5.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
5 in 2024, compared with 8 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
10,133 € in 2025, compared with 6,595 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
13,129 € in 2025, compared with 8,853 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,209 € in 2025, compared with 4,749 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
3,268 in 2024, compared with 1,943 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
0 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2012
Where is Stupnik?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Sveta Nedelja6.4 km · 20,098
- Zaprešić10 km · 24,824
- Zagreb11 km · 778,184
- Samobor11 km · 38,632
- Klinča Sela12 km · 5,297
- Brdovec13 km · 10,880
- Bistra15 km · 6,710
- Velika Gorica18 km · 64,761
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stupnik?
Stupnik has 4,439 residents (2025), ranking 158 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Stupnik?
Stupnik covers 24.8 km², with a density of 179 people per km².
Is the population of Stupnik growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stupnik went from 3,835 to 4,439, a change of +15.7%.
Where is Stupnik?
Stupnik is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.767, longitude 15.850.
Average floor area of an occupied dwelling: what is the figure for Stupnik?
In Stupnik, “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling” stands at 133.9 m² (2021), ranking 2 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 100.4 m².
Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Stupnik?
In Stupnik, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents” stands at 754 (2024), ranking 3 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 150.
Which municipalities border Stupnik?
The nearest to Stupnik are Sveta Nedelja (6.4 km), Zaprešić (10 km), Zagreb (11 km), Samobor (11 km), Klinča Sela (12 km).