Župa dubrovačka maintains population growth
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For the past 20 years, residents of Župa dubrovačka, a municipality in Croatia, have experienced population growth, a rare trend in the country.
Unlike hundreds of other Croatian towns and municipalities experiencing decline, Župa dubrovačka has consistently had more births than deaths. In 2021, the municipality had 8705 residents, and projections estimate 9615 residents by the end of 2025.
The local government attributes this positive trend to an influx of young families, particularly from nearby Dubrovnik, where property prices are rising quickly. The municipality prioritizes early childhood education, allocating 30% of its budget to preschool and planning to expand facilities. Currently, around 500 children attend the local kindergarten and 900 attend the elementary school.
Residents describe Župa dubrovačka as a desirable place to live, offering a good standard of living, affordable housing compared to Dubrovnik, and employment opportunities, especially in tourism. The community also benefits from a strong sense of togetherness and support for families. While some young people still move to larger cities for work, many choose to raise their families in Župa dubrovačka, and even citizens of other countries, like German engineer Georg Nemetschek, have chosen to make their home there.
