Zaprešić: population and statistics
Zaprešić has a population of 24,824 (2025) across 19.0 km², or 1,306 people per km². It ranks 21 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 24,824 residents
- 19.0 km²
- 1,306 people/km²
Zaprešić in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Zaprešić ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 0.6% in Zaprešić, compared with an average of 2.7% in Zagreb County and 4.3% nationally.
Population of Zaprešić over time
Zaprešić had 25,000 residents in 2015 and 24,824 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,265 |
| 2021 | 24,126 |
| 2022 | 24,091 |
| 2023 | 24,254 |
| 2024 | 24,572 |
| 2025 | 24,824 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents”.
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education”.
- “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Children in kindergartens”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,661 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.6 times the national average.
All indicators for Zaprešić
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 | Zaprešić | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 43.4 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 419 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 21.5% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 363 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 15.0% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 118 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −1.9 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 73 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 141 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 285 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zaprešić | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 10,670 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 33 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 442 | 481 | 604 | ranked 488 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 2.4% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 407 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 15.7% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 502 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 93.5 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 395 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 211 | 1,342 | 16,654 | ranked 12 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 15.4 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 149 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 100.0% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 1 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zaprešić | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 76.5% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 21 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 52.6% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 154 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zaprešić | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 0.6% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 541 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 16.8% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 324 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 6.4% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 435 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 11,067 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 16 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 14,926 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 4 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 7,499 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 29 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 530 | 527 | 456 | ranked 87 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 280 | 259 | 302 | ranked 389 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zaprešić | 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) | 54.1% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 42 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 6,258 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 26 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 255 | 279 | 150 | ranked 124 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 67.4% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 140 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zaprešić | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 11,202 | – | 9,381 | ranked 201 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 267 of 422 | |
| Share of employed residents in accommodation and food service activities (2021) | 4.9% | 4.7% | 6.5% | ranked 390 of 545 |
Society
| Indicator | Zaprešić | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 2.77 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 260 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Zaprešić | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 12 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 23 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 1,343 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 20 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 54 | 42 | 35 | ranked 30 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 6 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 59 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 1,858 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 22 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 75 | 77 | 72 | ranked 218 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) | 1,137 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 20 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 46 | 36 | 28 | ranked 18 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 27.9% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 18 of 545 |
Zaprešić: 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
−1.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −1.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
12.8 ‰ in 2025, compared with −2.6 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
3.2 ‰ in 2025, compared with −3.7 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
211 in 2024, compared with 37 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
11,067 € in 2025, compared with 7,438 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
14,926 € in 2025, compared with 10,243 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
7,499 € in 2025, compared with 5,132 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
6,258 in 2024, compared with 4,886 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
5,288 in 2021, compared with 5,854 in 2012
Where is Zaprešić?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Brdovec3.6 km · 10,880
- Sveta Nedelja5.7 km · 20,098
- Bistra8.1 km · 6,710
- Samobor8.8 km · 38,632
- Marija Gorica9.5 km · 2,098
- Pušća9.6 km · 2,597
- Stupnik10 km · 4,439
- Jakovlje11 km · 3,920
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zaprešić?
Zaprešić has 24,824 residents (2025), ranking 21 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Zaprešić?
Zaprešić covers 19.0 km², with a density of 1,306 people per km².
Is the population of Zaprešić growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zaprešić went from 25,000 to 24,824, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Zaprešić?
Zaprešić is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.850, longitude 15.800.
Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing: what is the figure for Zaprešić?
In Zaprešić, “Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing” stands at 0.6% (2021), ranking 541 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 6.0%.
Dwellings completed in the year: what is the figure for Zaprešić?
In Zaprešić, “Dwellings completed in the year” stands at 211 (2024), ranking 12 of 546 municipalities; the national median is 4.
Which municipalities border Zaprešić?
The nearest to Zaprešić are Brdovec (3.6 km), Sveta Nedelja (5.7 km), Bistra (8.1 km), Samobor (8.8 km), Marija Gorica (9.5 km).