Osilnica municipality in numbers
Osilnica has 326 residents (1 Jan 2026) on 36 km², or 9 per km² (Slovenia: 105). The average age is 54.7, above the Slovenian average of 44.6. In 2025 the population fell by 4 (-12.2 per 1,000 residents; Slovenia 2.0).
About Osilnica
The Municipality of Osilnica is a municipality in southern Slovenia. It gets its name from the largest settlement and seat of the municipality, Osilnica. It borders Croatia.
Population
Population 2019: 369, 2026: 326.
| Indicator | Osilnica | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 326 | 2,135,107 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Men | 173 | 1,074,630 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Women | 153 | 1,060,477 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Area | 36 km² | 20,271 km² | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Population density | 9 /km² | 105 /km² | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Average age | 54.7 | 44.6 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Ageing index | 581.8 | 158.6 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share aged under 15 | 6.7% | 14.2% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share aged 65 or over | 39.3% | 22.5% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share of foreign citizens | 6.7% | 10.5% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Live births | 1 | 16,961 | 3.0 · SI 8.0 | 2025 |
| Deaths | 2 | 21,223 | 6.1 · SI 10.0 | 2025 |
| Natural increase | -1 | -4,262 | -3.0 · SI -2.0 | 2025 |
| Net migration with other countries | -3 | 8,519 | -9.1 · SI 4.0 | 2025 |
| Net migration between municipalities | 0 | 0 | 0.0 · SI 0.0 | 2025 |
| Total increase | -4 | 4,257 | 2025 | |
| Total increase per 1,000 residents | -12.2 | 2.0 | 2025 |
Births and deaths by year
Live births 2018: 5, 2025: 1. Deaths 2018: 4, 2025: 2.
Total increase per 1,000 residents, against Slovenia
Osilnica 2018: -5.5, 2025: -12.2. Slovenia 2018: 6.8, 2025: 2.
Average age, against Slovenia
Osilnica 2019: 50, 2026: 54.7. Slovenia 2019: 43.4, 2026: 44.6.
Kindergartens, schools and students
| Indicator | Osilnica | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schools and branches | 1 | 821 | 2021/22 | |
| Primary school pupils | 3 | 195,414 | 9.2 · SI 92.7 | 2021/22 |
| Secondary school pupils (by residence) | 3 | 86,624 | 9.1 · SI 40.7 | 2025/26 |
| Tertiary students (by residence) | 7 | 85,999 | 21.3 · SI 40.4 | 2025/26 |
| Adults with tertiary education | 14.9% | 26.6% | 2025 |
Children in kindergartens and pupils by year
Primary school pupils 2018: 5, 2021: 3.
Work, wages and income
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 | Osilnica | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons in employment (by residence) | 94 | 940,987 | 285.7 · SI 441.6 | 2025 |
| Jobs in the municipality | 34 | 940,987 | 103.3 · SI 441.6 | 2025 |
| Employees (by workplace) | 22 | 836,620 | 66.9 · SI 392.6 | 2025 |
| Self-employed (by workplace) | 13 | 104,368 | 39.5 · SI 49.0 | 2025 |
| Commuting index | 36 | 100 | 2025 | |
| Net income per resident (annual) | 10,891 € | 14,208 € | 2024 | |
| Median net income of residents (annual) | 9,533 € | 12,455 € | 2024 |
Companies and tourism
| Indicator | Osilnica | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of companies | 17 | 234,446 | 51.4 · SI 110.4 | 2024 |
| Persons employed by companies | 32 | 1,008,213 | 96.7 · SI 474.7 | 2024 |
| Company turnover | 1,468 k€ | 166,401,581 k€ | 2024 | |
| Tourist arrivals | 4,613 | 6,993,930 | 14,021.3 · SI 3,282.2 | 2025 |
| Tourist overnight stays | 10,508 | 17,843,311 | 31,939.2 · SI 8,373.8 | 2025 |
| Overnight stays by foreign tourists | 3,914 | 13,358,792 | 11,896.7 · SI 6,269.2 | 2025 |
Number of companies by year
Number of companies 2017: 14, 2024: 17.
Tourist overnight stays by year
Tourist overnight stays 2023: 11,457, 2025: 10,508. Overnight stays by foreign tourists 2023: 3,694, 2025: 3,914.
Housing
At the 2021 census Osilnica had 238 dwellings, with an average useful floor area of 77.2 m² (Slovenia 83.3 m²). 196 passenger cars are registered, 601 per 1,000 residents (Slovenia 603).
| Indicator | Osilnica | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings | 238 | 864,323 | 2021 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents | 728 | 410 | 2021 | |
| Occupied dwellings | 133 | 698,747 | 2021 | |
| Holiday dwellings | 16 | 18,411 | 48.9 · SI 8.7 | 2021 |
| Average usable floor area of a dwelling | 77.2 m² | 83.3 m² | 2021 |
Cars and waste
| Indicator | Osilnica | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 196 | 1,286,588 | 595.7 · SI 603.8 | 2025 |
| Municipal waste generated per resident | 157 kg | 526 kg | 2024 | |
| Municipal waste collected by public service, per resident | 64 kg | 376 kg | 2024 |
Passenger cars per 1,000 residents, against Slovenia
Osilnica 2018: 501.4, 2025: 595.7. Slovenia 2018: 557.5, 2025: 603.8.
The area on the map
Property prices in in Osilnica
What apartments and houses cost in in Osilnica, 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 Osilnica?
The municipality of Osilnica had 326 residents on 1 Jan 2026 (SURS). It covers 36 km².
What is the average age in Osilnica?
54.7 years (1 Jan 2026); the Slovenian average is 44.6. The ageing index is 581.8.
How many schools and kindergartens are there in Osilnica?
In the 2021/22 school year Osilnica had 1 primary schools and branches with 3 pupils.
How many companies are based in Osilnica?
In 2024 17 companies were based in Osilnica, employing 32 people with a turnover of €1 million.
How many tourists visit Osilnica?
In 2025 Osilnica recorded 10,508 tourist overnight stays from 4,613 arrivals; 3,914 of the nights were by foreign tourists.