Murska Sobota municipality in numbers
Murska Sobota has 18,317 residents (1 Jan 2026) on 64 km², or 285 per km² (Slovenia: 105). The average age is 48.5, above the Slovenian average of 44.6. In 2025 the population fell by 110 (-6.0 per 1,000 residents; Slovenia 2.0).
About Murska Sobota
The Urban Municipality of Murska Sobota is one of twelve urban municipalities of Slovenia. It lies in northeastern Slovenia and was established in 1994. Its seat is the town of Murska Sobota. The area belongs to the traditional region of Prekmurje and has been included in the Mura Statistical Region since 1995.
Population
Population 2019: 18,730, 2026: 18,317.
| Indicator | Murska Sobota | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,317 | 2,135,107 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Men | 8,872 | 1,074,630 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Women | 9,445 | 1,060,477 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Area | 64 km² | 20,271 km² | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Population density | 285 /km² | 105 /km² | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Average age | 48.5 | 44.6 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Ageing index | 247.5 | 158.6 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share aged under 15 | 11.5% | 14.2% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share aged 65 or over | 28.5% | 22.5% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share of foreign citizens | 5.3% | 10.5% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Live births | 111 | 16,961 | 6.0 · SI 8.0 | 2025 |
| Deaths | 251 | 21,223 | 13.6 · SI 10.0 | 2025 |
| Natural increase | -140 | -4,262 | -7.6 · SI -2.0 | 2025 |
| Net migration with other countries | 29 | 8,519 | 1.6 · SI 4.0 | 2025 |
| Net migration between municipalities | 1 | 0 | 0.1 · SI 0.0 | 2025 |
| Total increase | -110 | 4,257 | 2025 | |
| Total increase per 1,000 residents | -6.0 | 2.0 | 2025 |
Births and deaths by year
Live births 2018: 157, 2025: 111. Deaths 2018: 221, 2025: 251.
Total increase per 1,000 residents, against Slovenia
Murska Sobota 2018: -0.3, 2025: -6. Slovenia 2018: 6.8, 2025: 2.
Average age, against Slovenia
Murska Sobota 2019: 46.3, 2026: 48.5. Slovenia 2019: 43.4, 2026: 44.6.
Kindergartens, schools and students
| Indicator | Murska Sobota | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and units | 10 | 982 | 2025/26 | |
| Children in kindergartens | 598 | 79,868 | 32.4 · SI 37.5 | 2025/26 |
| Primary schools and branches | 7 | 821 | 2025/26 | |
| Primary school pupils | 1,646 | 192,915 | 89.3 · SI 90.5 | 2025/26 |
| Secondary school pupils (by residence) | 688 | 86,624 | 37.3 · SI 40.7 | 2025/26 |
| Tertiary students (by residence) | 642 | 85,999 | 34.8 · SI 40.4 | 2025/26 |
| Adults with tertiary education | 27.0% | 26.6% | 2025 |
Children in kindergartens and pupils by year
Children in kindergartens 2018: 746, 2025: 598. Primary school pupils 2018: 1,700, 2025: 1,646.
Work, wages and income
The average net wage at employers in Murska Sobota was €1,549.49 a month in 2025, 3% below the Slovenian average of €1,602.05. The municipality has 12,989 jobs and 7,015 working residents; a labour migration index of 192 means more people commute into it than out of it. There are 1,978 companies (2024), 108 per 1,000 residents (Slovenia 110).
Wages up to 2023 under the previous methodology (all wage earners), from 2023 under the current one (legal persons). The two series are drawn separately.
| Indicator | Murska Sobota | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons in employment (by residence) | 7,015 | 940,987 | 380.7 · SI 441.6 | 2025 |
| Jobs in the municipality | 12,989 | 940,987 | 704.8 · SI 441.6 | 2025 |
| Employees (by workplace) | 12,259 | 836,620 | 665.2 · SI 392.6 | 2025 |
| Self-employed (by workplace) | 730 | 104,368 | 39.6 · SI 49.0 | 2025 |
| Commuting index | 192 | 100 | 2025 | |
| Average monthly gross wage | 2,437.56 € | 2,536.03 € | 2025 | |
| Average monthly net wage | 1,549.49 € | 1,602.05 € | 2025 | |
| Net income per resident (annual) | 13,716 € | 14,208 € | 2024 | |
| Median net income of residents (annual) | 12,194 € | 12,455 € | 2024 |
Companies and tourism
| Indicator | Murska Sobota | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of companies | 1,978 | 234,446 | 106.5 · SI 110.4 | 2024 |
| Persons employed by companies | 11,732 | 1,008,213 | 631.5 · SI 474.7 | 2024 |
| Company turnover | 2,070,387 k€ | 166,401,581 k€ | 2024 | |
| Tourist arrivals | 11,028 | 6,993,930 | 598.4 · SI 3,282.2 | 2025 |
| Tourist overnight stays | 23,770 | 17,843,311 | 1,289.8 · SI 8,373.8 | 2025 |
| Overnight stays by foreign tourists | 8,594 | 13,358,792 | 466.3 · SI 6,269.2 | 2025 |
Number of companies by year
Number of companies 2017: 1,827, 2024: 1,978.
Tourist overnight stays by year
Tourist overnight stays 2018: 50,682, 2025: 23,770. Overnight stays by foreign tourists 2018: 19,055, 2025: 8,594.
Housing
At the 2021 census Murska Sobota had 7,899 dwellings, with an average useful floor area of 84.3 m² (Slovenia 83.3 m²). 10,816 passenger cars are registered, 590 per 1,000 residents (Slovenia 603).
| Indicator | Murska Sobota | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings | 7,899 | 864,323 | 2021 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents | 424 | 410 | 2021 | |
| Occupied dwellings | 6,775 | 698,747 | 2021 | |
| Holiday dwellings | 32 | 18,411 | 1.7 · SI 8.7 | 2021 |
| Average usable floor area of a dwelling | 84.3 m² | 83.3 m² | 2021 |
Cars and waste
| Indicator | Murska Sobota | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 10,816 | 1,286,588 | 586.9 · SI 603.8 | 2025 |
| Municipal waste generated per resident | 706 kg | 526 kg | 2024 | |
| Municipal waste collected by public service, per resident | 551 kg | 376 kg | 2024 |
Passenger cars per 1,000 residents, against Slovenia
Murska Sobota 2018: 541.3, 2025: 586.9. Slovenia 2018: 557.5, 2025: 603.8.
The area on the map
Property prices in in Murska Sobota
What apartments and houses cost in in Murska Sobota, what rents are and how much is being built is on the property prices and rental prices pages and on the interactive map.
Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS), SiStat database, tables 05E1022S, 05C4010S, 05C4008S, 05I1002S, 05I3002S, 05G2014S, 0952570S, 0952752S, 0953236S, 0955069S, 0775365S, 0775341S, 0772750S, 0701024S, 0772615S, 0883206S, 1418807S, 2164525S, 0861101S, 2222105S, 2700020S. Licence CC BY 4.0. Every row carries the year or date it is for; half-yearly population figures are as at 1 January or 1 July.
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Murska Sobota?
The municipality of Murska Sobota had 18,317 residents on 1 Jan 2026 (SURS). It covers 64 km².
What is the average wage in Murska Sobota?
In 2025 the average monthly net wage at legal persons in Murska Sobota was €1,549.49 (gross €2,437.56), against €1,602.05 in Slovenia.
What is the average age in Murska Sobota?
48.5 years (1 Jan 2026); the Slovenian average is 44.6. The ageing index is 247.5.
How many schools and kindergartens are there in Murska Sobota?
In the 2025/26 school year Murska Sobota had 7 primary schools and branches with 1,646 pupils; there are 10 kindergartens and units with 598 children.
How many companies are based in Murska Sobota?
In 2024 1,978 companies were based in Murska Sobota, employing 11,732 people with a turnover of €2,070 million.
How many tourists visit Murska Sobota?
In 2025 Murska Sobota recorded 23,770 tourist overnight stays from 11,028 arrivals; 8,594 of the nights were by foreign tourists.