Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah municipality in numbers
Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah has 2,238 residents (1 Jan 2026) on 31 km², or 73 per km² (Slovenia: 105). The average age is 43.4, below the Slovenian average of 44.6. In 2025 the population grew by 59 (27.0 per 1,000 residents; Slovenia 2.0).
About Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah
The Municipality of Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih Goricah is a municipality in northeastern Slovenia. It was created in 2006 when it separated from the Municipality of Lenart. It lies at the western end of the Slovene Hills. Its administrative centre is in Jurovski Dol. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.
Population
Population 2019: 2,075, 2026: 2,238.
| Indicator | Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,238 | 2,135,107 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Men | 1,145 | 1,074,630 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Women | 1,093 | 1,060,477 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Area | 31 km² | 20,271 km² | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Population density | 73 /km² | 105 /km² | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Average age | 43.4 | 44.6 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Ageing index | 137.0 | 158.6 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share aged under 15 | 14.8% | 14.2% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share aged 65 or over | 20.3% | 22.5% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share of foreign citizens | 2.1% | 10.5% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Live births | 22 | 16,961 | 10.1 · SI 8.0 | 2025 |
| Deaths | 19 | 21,223 | 8.7 · SI 10.0 | 2025 |
| Natural increase | 3 | -4,262 | 1.4 · SI -2.0 | 2025 |
| Net migration with other countries | 9 | 8,519 | 4.1 · SI 4.0 | 2025 |
| Net migration between municipalities | 47 | 0 | 21.6 · SI 0.0 | 2025 |
| Total increase | 59 | 4,257 | 2025 | |
| Total increase per 1,000 residents | 27.0 | 2.0 | 2025 |
Births and deaths by year
Live births 2018: 18, 2025: 22. Deaths 2018: 22, 2025: 19.
Total increase per 1,000 residents, against Slovenia
Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah 2018: 9.7, 2025: 27. Slovenia 2018: 6.8, 2025: 2.
Average age, against Slovenia
Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah 2019: 42.8, 2026: 43.4. Slovenia 2019: 43.4, 2026: 44.6.
Kindergartens, schools and students
| Indicator | Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and units | 1 | 982 | 2025/26 | |
| Children in kindergartens | 65 | 79,868 | 29.8 · SI 37.5 | 2025/26 |
| Primary schools and branches | 1 | 821 | 2025/26 | |
| Primary school pupils | 187 | 192,915 | 85.8 · SI 90.5 | 2025/26 |
| Secondary school pupils (by residence) | 85 | 86,624 | 39.0 · SI 40.7 | 2025/26 |
| Tertiary students (by residence) | 91 | 85,999 | 41.7 · SI 40.4 | 2025/26 |
| Adults with tertiary education | 19.2% | 26.6% | 2025 |
Children in kindergartens and pupils by year
Children in kindergartens 2018: 79, 2025: 65. Primary school pupils 2018: 157, 2025: 187.
Work, wages and income
The average net wage at employers in Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah was €1,373.44 a month in 2025, 14% below the Slovenian average of €1,602.05. The municipality has 271 jobs and 914 working residents; a labour migration index of 23 means more people commute out of it than into it. There are 118 companies (2024), 53 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 | Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons in employment (by residence) | 914 | 940,987 | 419.3 · SI 441.6 | 2025 |
| Jobs in the municipality | 271 | 940,987 | 124.3 · SI 441.6 | 2025 |
| Employees (by workplace) | 156 | 836,620 | 71.6 · SI 392.6 | 2025 |
| Self-employed (by workplace) | 115 | 104,368 | 52.8 · SI 49.0 | 2025 |
| Commuting index | 23 | 100 | 2025 | |
| Average monthly gross wage | 2,123.10 € | 2,536.03 € | 2025 | |
| Average monthly net wage | 1,373.44 € | 1,602.05 € | 2025 | |
| Net income per resident (annual) | 12,200 € | 14,208 € | 2024 | |
| Median net income of residents (annual) | 10,629 € | 12,455 € | 2024 |
Companies and tourism
| Indicator | Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of companies | 118 | 234,446 | 54.0 · SI 110.4 | 2024 |
| Persons employed by companies | 255 | 1,008,213 | 116.7 · SI 474.7 | 2024 |
| Company turnover | 55,808 k€ | 166,401,581 k€ | 2024 |
Number of companies by year
Number of companies 2017: 86, 2024: 118.
Housing
At the 2021 census Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah had 775 dwellings, with an average useful floor area of 105.5 m² (Slovenia 83.3 m²). 1,428 passenger cars are registered, 638 per 1,000 residents (Slovenia 603).
| Indicator | Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings | 775 | 864,323 | 2021 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents | 367 | 410 | 2021 | |
| Occupied dwellings | 610 | 698,747 | 2021 | |
| Holiday dwellings | 7 | 18,411 | 3.3 · SI 8.7 | 2021 |
| Average usable floor area of a dwelling | 105.5 m² | 83.3 m² | 2021 |
Cars and waste
| Indicator | Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 1,428 | 1,286,588 | 655.0 · SI 603.8 | 2025 |
| Municipal waste generated per resident | 231 kg | 526 kg | 2024 | |
| Municipal waste collected by public service, per resident | 193 kg | 376 kg | 2024 |
Passenger cars per 1,000 residents, against Slovenia
Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah 2018: 573.4, 2025: 655. Slovenia 2018: 557.5, 2025: 603.8.
The area on the map
Property prices in in Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah
What apartments and houses cost in in Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah, 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 Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah?
The municipality of Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah had 2,238 residents on 1 Jan 2026 (SURS). It covers 31 km².
What is the average wage in Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah?
In 2025 the average monthly net wage at legal persons in Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah was €1,373.44 (gross €2,123.10), against €1,602.05 in Slovenia.
What is the average age in Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah?
43.4 years (1 Jan 2026); the Slovenian average is 44.6. The ageing index is 137.0.
How many schools and kindergartens are there in Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah?
In the 2025/26 school year Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah had 1 primary schools and branches with 187 pupils; there are 1 kindergartens and units with 65 children.
How many companies are based in Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah?
In 2024 118 companies were based in Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah, employing 255 people with a turnover of €56 million.