Veržej municipality in numbers
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Veržej has 1,361 residents (1 Jan 2026) on 12 km², or 113 per km² (Slovenia: 105). The average age is 46.5, above the Slovenian average of 44.6. In 2025 the population fell by 18 (-13.1 per 1,000 residents; Slovenia 2.0).
About Veržej
The Municipality of Veržej is a small municipality in northeastern Slovenia. The seat of the municipality is the town of Veržej. It lies on the right bank of the Mura River. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Mura Statistical Region. It is known for fields of white narcisi that bloom in the area in springtime.
Population
Population 2019: 1,288, 2026: 1,361.
| Indicator | Veržej | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,361 | 2,135,107 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Men | 679 | 1,074,630 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Women | 682 | 1,060,477 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Area | 12 km² | 20,271 km² | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Population density | 113 /km² | 105 /km² | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Average age | 46.5 | 44.6 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Ageing index | 172.9 | 158.6 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share aged under 15 | 14.9% | 14.2% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share aged 65 or over | 25.8% | 22.5% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share of foreign citizens | 3.6% | 10.5% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Live births | 11 | 16,961 | 8.0 · SI 8.0 | 2025 |
| Deaths | 13 | 21,223 | 9.4 · SI 10.0 | 2025 |
| Natural increase | -2 | -4,262 | -1.5 · SI -2.0 | 2025 |
| Net migration with other countries | -7 | 8,519 | -5.1 · SI 4.0 | 2025 |
| Net migration between municipalities | -9 | 0 | -6.5 · SI 0.0 | 2025 |
| Total increase | -18 | 4,257 | 2025 | |
| Total increase per 1,000 residents | -13.1 | 2.0 | 2025 |
Births and deaths by year
Live births 2018: 6, 2025: 11. Deaths 2018: 16, 2025: 13.
Total increase per 1,000 residents, against Slovenia
Veržej 2018: -3.9, 2025: -13.1. Slovenia 2018: 6.8, 2025: 2.
Average age, against Slovenia
Veržej 2019: 45.3, 2026: 46.5. Slovenia 2019: 43.4, 2026: 44.6.
Kindergartens, schools and students
| Indicator | Veržej | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and units | 1 | 982 | 2025/26 | |
| Children in kindergartens | 53 | 79,868 | 38.4 · SI 37.5 | 2025/26 |
| Primary schools and branches | 1 | 821 | 2025/26 | |
| Primary school pupils | 117 | 192,915 | 84.8 · SI 90.5 | 2025/26 |
| Secondary school pupils (by residence) | 38 | 86,624 | 27.6 · SI 40.7 | 2025/26 |
| Tertiary students (by residence) | 47 | 85,999 | 34.1 · SI 40.4 | 2025/26 |
| Adults with tertiary education | 22.7% | 26.6% | 2025 |
Children in kindergartens and pupils by year
Children in kindergartens 2018: 45, 2025: 53. Primary school pupils 2018: 113, 2025: 117.
Work, wages and income
The average net wage at employers in Veržej was €1,417.95 a month in 2025, 11% below the Slovenian average of €1,602.05. The municipality has 342 jobs and 555 working residents; a labour migration index of 61 means more people commute out of it than into it. There are 114 companies (2024), 84 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 | Veržej | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons in employment (by residence) | 555 | 940,987 | 402.5 · SI 441.6 | 2025 |
| Jobs in the municipality | 342 | 940,987 | 248.0 · SI 441.6 | 2025 |
| Employees (by workplace) | 266 | 836,620 | 192.9 · SI 392.6 | 2025 |
| Self-employed (by workplace) | 76 | 104,368 | 55.1 · SI 49.0 | 2025 |
| Commuting index | 61 | 100 | 2025 | |
| Average monthly gross wage | 2,200.19 € | 2,536.03 € | 2025 | |
| Average monthly net wage | 1,417.95 € | 1,602.05 € | 2025 | |
| Net income per resident (annual) | 12,640 € | 14,208 € | 2024 | |
| Median net income of residents (annual) | 10,860 € | 12,455 € | 2024 |
Companies and tourism
| Indicator | Veržej | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of companies | 114 | 234,446 | 83.9 · SI 110.4 | 2024 |
| Persons employed by companies | 328 | 1,008,213 | 241.5 · SI 474.7 | 2024 |
| Company turnover | 40,677 k€ | 166,401,581 k€ | 2024 | |
| Tourist arrivals | 33,448 | 6,993,930 | 24,255.3 · SI 3,282.2 | 2025 |
| Tourist overnight stays | 105,208 | 17,843,311 | 76,293.0 · SI 8,373.8 | 2025 |
| Overnight stays by foreign tourists | 18,051 | 13,358,792 | 13,089.9 · SI 6,269.2 | 2025 |
Number of companies by year
Number of companies 2017: 101, 2024: 114.
Tourist overnight stays by year
Tourist overnight stays 2018: 114,728, 2025: 105,208. Overnight stays by foreign tourists 2018: 34,617, 2025: 18,051.
Housing
At the 2021 census Veržej had 596 dwellings, with an average useful floor area of 97.7 m² (Slovenia 83.3 m²). 798 passenger cars are registered, 586 per 1,000 residents (Slovenia 603).
| Indicator | Veržej | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings | 596 | 864,323 | 2021 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents | 443 | 410 | 2021 | |
| Occupied dwellings | 431 | 698,747 | 2021 | |
| Holiday dwellings | 45 | 18,411 | 33.5 · SI 8.7 | 2021 |
| Average usable floor area of a dwelling | 97.7 m² | 83.3 m² | 2021 |
Cars and waste
| Indicator | Veržej | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 798 | 1,286,588 | 578.7 · SI 603.8 | 2025 |
| Municipal waste generated per resident | 533 kg | 526 kg | 2024 | |
| Municipal waste collected by public service, per resident | 388 kg | 376 kg | 2024 |
Passenger cars per 1,000 residents, against Slovenia
Veržej 2018: 571, 2025: 578.7. Slovenia 2018: 557.5, 2025: 603.8.
The area on the map
Property prices in in Veržej
What apartments and houses cost in in Veržej, 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 Veržej?
The municipality of Veržej had 1,361 residents on 1 Jan 2026 (SURS). It covers 12 km².
What is the average wage in Veržej?
In 2025 the average monthly net wage at legal persons in Veržej was €1,417.95 (gross €2,200.19), against €1,602.05 in Slovenia.
What is the average age in Veržej?
46.5 years (1 Jan 2026); the Slovenian average is 44.6. The ageing index is 172.9.
How many schools and kindergartens are there in Veržej?
In the 2025/26 school year Veržej had 1 primary schools and branches with 117 pupils; there are 1 kindergartens and units with 53 children.
How many companies are based in Veržej?
In 2024 114 companies were based in Veržej, employing 328 people with a turnover of €41 million.
How many tourists visit Veržej?
In 2025 Veržej recorded 105,208 tourist overnight stays from 33,448 arrivals; 18,051 of the nights were by foreign tourists.