Sveti Ivan Zelina: population and statistics
Sveti Ivan Zelina has a population of 15,292 (2025) across 4.0 km², or 3,823 people per km². It ranks 35 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 15,292 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 3,823 people/km²
Sveti Ivan Zelina in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Sveti Ivan Zelina ranks No. 6 by population.
Population of Sveti Ivan Zelina over time
Sveti Ivan Zelina had 15,272 residents in 2015 and 15,292 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,583 |
| 2021 | 14,705 |
| 2022 | 14,792 |
| 2023 | 15,100 |
| 2024 | 15,144 |
| 2025 | 15,292 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Population density”.
- “Students by place of residence”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Persons in paid employment in legal entities”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Average floor area of an occupied dwelling”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 560 football pitches.
- Its population density is 34.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rakovec, 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Sveti Ivan Zelina
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 | Sveti Ivan Zelina | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 44.1 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 353 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 22.3% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 308 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 14.0% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 232 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −3.6 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 125 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 121 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 177 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sveti Ivan Zelina | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 8,794 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 42 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 602 | 481 | 604 | ranked 274 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 18.9% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 148 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 27.2% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 243 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 118.1 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 41 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 13 | 1,342 | 16,654 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 11.2 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 185 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 99.0% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 270 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sveti Ivan Zelina | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 63.0% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 81 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 31.7% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 267 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sveti Ivan Zelina | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 4.0% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 359 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 24.2% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 178 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 8.4% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 306 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 8,864 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 150 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,500 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 6,071 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 343 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 510 | 527 | 456 | ranked 122 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 273 | 259 | 302 | ranked 414 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sveti Ivan Zelina | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.6% | 3.8% | 4.6% | ranked 351 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 50.8% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 4,529 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 36 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 299 | 279 | 150 | ranked 84 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 49.9% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 336 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sveti Ivan Zelina | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 1,502 | – | 9,381 | ranked 281 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 300 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 | Sveti Ivan Zelina | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 3.10 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 97 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Sveti Ivan Zelina | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 3 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 79 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 529 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 43 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 35 | 42 | 35 | ranked 265 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 6 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 1,069 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 39 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 70 | 77 | 72 | ranked 295 of 546 | |
| Pupils per teacher in primary schools (2025/2026) | 8.4 | 9.5 | 6.3 | ranked 113 of 534 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 588 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 34 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 38 | 36 | 28 | ranked 63 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 15.1% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 221 of 545 |
Sveti Ivan Zelina: 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
−3.6 ‰ in 2024, compared with −5.6 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
14.3 ‰ in 2025, compared with −10.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
6.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with −9.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
13 in 2024, compared with 67 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
8,864 € in 2025, compared with 5,803 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,500 € in 2025, compared with 8,259 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
6,071 € in 2025, compared with 3,942 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
4,529 in 2024, compared with 3,182 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
3,472 in 2021, compared with 940 in 2018
Where is Sveti Ivan Zelina?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Rakovec7.2 km · 1,087
- Bedenica8.4 km · 1,265
- Marija Bistrica11 km · 5,385
- Preseka12 km · 1,028
- Konjščina12 km · 3,186
- Farkaševac13 km · 1,473
- Breznica14 km · 1,900
- Brckovljani14 km · 6,092
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sveti Ivan Zelina?
Sveti Ivan Zelina has 15,292 residents (2025), ranking 35 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Sveti Ivan Zelina?
Sveti Ivan Zelina covers 4.0 km², with a density of 3,823 people per km².
Is the population of Sveti Ivan Zelina growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sveti Ivan Zelina went from 15,272 to 15,292, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Sveti Ivan Zelina?
Sveti Ivan Zelina is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.950, longitude 16.233.
Students by place of residence: what is the figure for Sveti Ivan Zelina?
In Sveti Ivan Zelina, “Students by place of residence” stands at 588 (2025/2026), ranking 34 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 67.
Persons in paid employment in legal entities: what is the figure for Sveti Ivan Zelina?
In Sveti Ivan Zelina, “Persons in paid employment in legal entities” stands at 4,529 (2024), ranking 36 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 364.
Which municipalities border Sveti Ivan Zelina?
The nearest to Sveti Ivan Zelina are Rakovec (7.2 km), Bedenica (8.4 km), Marija Bistrica (11 km), Preseka (12 km), Konjščina (12 km).