Population movement in Croatia is showing interesting trends, with towns and municipalities in Hrvatsko zagorje (Croatian Zagorje) among those recording a positive balance. Data provided by the portal Zupan.hr indicates that this positive migration trend is not limited to large cities and their suburban settlements, but is also evident in smaller communities.
Zabok has placed itself among the ten cities with the largest difference between incoming and outgoing residents, taking tenth place on the list. During the observed period, 156 people moved into the city, while 85 moved out, resulting in a positive migration balance of 71 residents.
Donja Stubica achieved an even better result relative to the size of its population. At the national level, it took fourth place when comparing the increase in population to the total size of the town, recording 64 more residents thanks to in-migration.
Among the ten municipalities with the largest population growth is the neighbouring Bistra, which gained 150 more residents. Its proximity to Zagreb, good transport connections and quieter environment make Bistra attractive to those who wish to live outside the big city while retaining access to its amenities.
Zagorje’s Desinić also stands out on the list. 83 more residents moved into the municipality than moved out, securing it sixth place among all Croatian municipalities.
The data show that the positive migration trend is not recorded only in large cities and their suburban settlements. Smaller communities, including those in Hrvatsko zagorje, are becoming increasingly visible as attractors of new residents.
