Žumberak: population and statistics
Žumberak has a population of 538 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 138 people per km². It ranks 546 of 556 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −27.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 538 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 138 people/km²
Žumberak in numbers
Key points
Among the 34 municipalities in Zagreb County, Žumberak ranks No. 34 by population.
Average age of residents: 57.7 years in Žumberak, compared with an average of 43.4 years in Zagreb County and 44.3 years nationally.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: 1.95 in Žumberak, compared with an average of 3.00 in Zagreb County and 2.70 nationally.
Population of Žumberak over time
Žumberak had 740 residents in 2015 and 538 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 627 |
| 2021 | 596 |
| 2022 | 569 |
| 2023 | 551 |
| 2024 | 537 |
| 2025 | 538 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Average age of residents”.
- Number 1 in Zagreb County for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- “Average age of residents”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size in occupied dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Primary school pupils”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 546 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krašić (2,194 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Žumberak
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 | Žumberak | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of residents (2021) | 57.7 years | 43.4 | 44.8 | ranked 2 of 545 | |
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2021) | 41.1% | 21.3% | 22.9% | ranked 8 of 545 | |
| Share of children aged 0 to 14 (2021) | 5.3% | 14.9% | 13.7% | ranked 545 of 545 | |
| Natural change per 1,000 residents (2024) | −27.9 ‰ | −3.1 ‰ | −6.8 ‰ | ranked 543 of 546 | |
| Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | ranked 81 of 546 | |
| Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 4.9 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | ranked 40 of 546 |
Housing
| Indicator | Žumberak | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings (2021) | 914 | 144,764 | 2,390,500 | ranked 446 of 545 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents (2021) | 1,501 | 481 | 604 | ranked 41 of 545 | |
| Share of holiday and seasonal dwellings (2021) | 28.2% | 9.6% | 7.9% | ranked 76 of 545 | |
| Share of unoccupied dwellings for permanent residence (2021) | 39.9% | 19.7% | 25.9% | ranked 56 of 545 | |
| Average floor area of an occupied dwelling (2021) | 83.0 m² | 110.9 m² | 100.4 m² | ranked 503 of 545 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year (2024) | 2 | 1,342 | 16,654 | ranked 314 of 546 | |
| Dwellings completed 2020-2024 per 1,000 residents (2024) | 9.3 | 13.3 | 7.2 | ranked 220 of 546 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings connected to a sewage disposal system (2021) | 96.2% | 99.2% | 99.0% | ranked 449 of 545 |
Energy
| Indicator | Žumberak | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of occupied dwellings with a gas installation (2021) | 3.8% | 55.7% | 12.8% | ranked 410 of 545 | |
| Share of occupied dwellings with air conditioning (2021) | 7.3% | 43.0% | 31.3% | ranked 520 of 545 |
Economy
| Indicator | Žumberak | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of employed residents in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2021) | 18.7% | 2.7% | 6.0% | ranked 77 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in mining, manufacturing, energy and water supply (2021) | 21.4% | 19.7% | 19.5% | ranked 227 of 545 | |
| Share of employed residents in construction (2021) | 12.1% | 8.2% | 9.0% | ranked 120 of 545 | |
| Net income per resident (per year) (2025) | 7,712 € | 9,898 € | 7,821 € | ranked 295 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pay per employee (2025) | 12,804 € | 13,565 € | 11,010 € | ranked 49 of 546 | |
| Average annual net pension per pensioner (2025) | 5,279 € | 6,957 € | 6,391 € | ranked 469 of 546 | |
| Employees with pay per 1,000 residents (2025) | 359 | 527 | 456 | ranked 507 of 546 | |
| Pensioners per 1,000 residents (2025) | 431 | 259 | 302 | ranked 46 of 546 |
Employment
| Indicator | Žumberak | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.7% | 3.8% | 4.6% | ranked 439 of 545 | |
| Employed share of residents aged 15 and over (2021) | 31.5% | 52.2% | 45.2% | ranked 531 of 545 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities (2024) | 32 | 86,158 | 1,262,193 | ranked 538 of 546 | |
| Persons in paid employment in legal entities per 1,000 residents (2024) | 60 | 279 | 150 | ranked 495 of 546 | |
| Share of employed residents working outside their municipality (2021) | 64.3% | 61.4% | 55.5% | ranked 178 of 545 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Žumberak | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist nights in the year (2019) | 357 | – | 9,381 | ranked 309 of 422 | |
| Tourist nights per resident in the year (2019) | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.6 | ranked 259 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 | Žumberak | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size in occupied dwellings (2021) | 1.95 | 3.00 | 2.75 | ranked 545 of 545 |
Education
| Indicator | Žumberak | Zagreb County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and preschool institutions (2025/2026) | 0 | 123 | 1,794 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens (2025/2026) | 0 | 13,110 | 158,685 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Children in kindergartens per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 0 | 42 | 35 | ranked 494 of 546 | |
| Primary schools (2025/2026) | 1 | 118 | 1,925 | ranked 351 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils (2025/2026) | 6 | 24,065 | 291,355 | ranked 538 of 546 | |
| Primary school pupils per 1,000 residents (2025/2026) | 11 | 77 | 72 | ranked 535 of 546 | |
| Students by place of residence (2025/2026) | 17 | 11,352 | 139,372 | ranked 500 of 546 | |
| Students per 1,000 residents (by place of residence) (2025/2026) | 32 | 36 | 28 | ranked 157 of 546 | |
| Share of residents aged 15 and over with higher education (2021) | 7.1% | 20.0% | 13.0% | ranked 492 of 545 |
Žumberak: 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
−27.9 ‰ in 2024, compared with −40.4 ‰ in 2022
Net migration (arrivals minus departures) per 1,000 residents
18.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with −18.9 ‰ in 2015
Net migration with abroad per 1,000 residents
20.4 ‰ in 2025, compared with −8.1 ‰ in 2015
Dwellings completed in the year
2 in 2024, compared with 0 in 2011
Net income per resident (per year)
7,712 € in 2025, compared with 4,563 € in 2022
Average annual net pay per employee
12,804 € in 2025, compared with 8,505 € in 2022
Average annual net pension per pensioner
5,279 € in 2025, compared with 3,291 € in 2022
Persons in paid employment in legal entities
32 in 2024, compared with 37 in 2011
Tourist nights in the year
1,476 in 2021, compared with 0 in 2014
Where is Žumberak?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Krašić7.1 km · 2,194
- Kamanje8.8 km · 809
- Ozalj9.8 km · 5,758
- Žakanje15 km · 1,617
- Jastrebarsko15 km · 15,261
- Draganić16 km · 2,619
- Ribnik16 km · 315
- Netretić22 km · 2,330
All municipalities in Zagreb County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Žumberak?
Žumberak has 538 residents (2025), ranking 546 of 556 municipalities.
How big is Žumberak?
Žumberak covers 3.9 km², with a density of 138 people per km².
Is the population of Žumberak growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Žumberak went from 740 to 538, a change of −27.3%.
Where is Žumberak?
Žumberak is in Zagreb County. Latitude 45.700, longitude 15.460.
Average age of residents: what is the figure for Žumberak?
In Žumberak, “Average age of residents” stands at 57.7 years (2021), ranking 2 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 44.8 years.
Average household size in occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Žumberak?
In Žumberak, “Average household size in occupied dwellings” stands at 1.95 (2021), ranking 545 of 545 municipalities; the national median is 2.75.
Which municipalities border Žumberak?
The nearest to Žumberak are Krašić (7.1 km), Kamanje (8.8 km), Ozalj (9.8 km), Žakanje (15 km), Jastrebarsko (15 km).