The Požega-Slavonia County, green and golden “Vallis Aurea” was mentioned for the first time in 1210 as the Požega County with its seat in the Požega fortress (today the Old Town in the centre of Požega). With an area of 1,823 square kilometres, about 64,420 inhabitants (1.66% of the total population of Croatia), and an average population density of 35.34 inhabitants/km2, Požega-Slavonia County is one of the smallest counties in the Republic of Croatia.
Požega-Slavonia County consist of 5 cities (Lipik, Kutjevo, Pakrac, Pleternica, Požega) and has the same number of municipalities (Brestovac, Čaglin, Jakšić, Kaptol, Velika). When we think about Slavonia, continental region in Croatia, the first idea of it is long and flat space. However, Požega-Slavonia County is surrounded with hills and mountains, which the higher parts are mostly covered with forests with the moderate continental climate. On the southern slopes of the mountains and hills are placed world-known vineyards, and the valley is covered with fertile fields. It is important to mention the northern hill Papuk that make different climate on southern slopes and protects the valley from strong northern winds, and the southern slopes have a milder climate than the valley. The county abounds in rich flora and fauna (45% is covered by forests), many thermal springs and river courses, and a rich cultural heritage.
The economic environment of Požega-Slavonia County is based on agriculture and processing industry. The most represented branches of the processing industry are metal processing, wood processing and food industry, while a smaller part are the textile industry and the production and processing of non-metallic mineral products and electrical equipment. The economy of the Požega-Slavonia County is traditionally export-oriented to approximately 30 European and global markets. The tradition of entrepreneurship and craftsmanship as well as the metal processing, textile, wood and food industries give a great opportunity for the further development of the Požega-Slavonia County. The county is also known as an agricultural area, especially for wine production. Furthermore, the wealth of natural resources and raw materials and the long-standing tradition of agricultural production at more than 5,000 family farms and trading companies are also great investment potentials of the Požega-Slavonia County.
In the Požega-Slavonia County, there is a tradition and additional potential for the improvement of freshwater fishing and horse breeding in the western parts of the County. In addition, the preserved environment and natural resources are a potential and motivation for honey production. Rich cultural and historical heritage and preserved nature are potentials for the development of continental tourism, especially by strengthening cultural tourism and cultural and creative industries. These resources are also the potential for more intensive development of other selective forms of tourism, such as hunting, rural, sports tourism, etc. It is important to mention few more examples that have the potential to strengthen the tourist offer and those are numerous villas, manors, castles, Lipik Spa and the State Stud Farm Đakovo – Lipik as many others. In addition, the wealth of mineral raw materials (stone, quartz sand) is certainly a potential for economic development.
[Source: Development Agency of Požega Slavonia County – PANORA, April 2025]
Main Indicators
|
GDP
EUR
|
580.384.000 |
|
Population
|
60.976 |
|
Men |
29.744 |
|
Women |
31.232 |
|
Age 0-14 |
8.564 |
|
Age 15+ |
52.412 |
|
GDP Per Capita
EUR
|
9.207,00 |
|
Area Size
km²
|
1.823 |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics: GDP (2022), Population (2024, Estimate), Area size (2021)
Gross Value Added by ActivitiesEUR
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2022
Infrastructure
|
Motorways
km
|
0 |
|
Broadband Connections
number and density
|
12.183 / 52% |
|
Number of issued building permits
|
120 |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics: Motorways (2024), Building permits (2023), Croatian Regulatory Agency for Network Industries: Broadband Connections (Q2 2024)
Investments
| |
Amount |
|
Foreign Direct Investments
million EUR
|
71 |
Source: Croatian National Bank, 1993 - 2024
Foreign Direct Investment by Activitymil. EUR
| Activity |
Amount |
|
Crop and livestock production, hunting and related service activities
|
33,83 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
22,77 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
9,74 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
9,08 |
|
Land transport and pipeline transport
|
5,36 |
|
Other
|
-10,02 |
Source: Croatian National Bank, 1993 - 2024
Foreign Direct Investment by Countrymil. EUR
| Country |
Amount |
|
Czechia
|
28,64 |
|
Italy
|
23,43 |
|
Slovenia
|
14,31 |
|
Germany
|
4,23 |
|
Russia
|
1,99 |
|
Other
|
-11,82 |
Source: Croatian National Bank, 1993 - 2024
Gross Investment in new Fixed Assets, by Location of Investment Constructions and Types of Assets
| Asset type |
Amount (EUR, 000) |
| Buildings, spaces and structures |
46.387 |
| Machinery and equipment with fittings |
31.968 |
| Transport equipment |
5.438 |
| Cultivated biological resources |
4.197 |
| Intellectual property products |
615 |
|
Total
|
90.455
|
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2024
Biggest Investors
Source: Financial Agency, data for 2024
Maximum Investment Incentives' Intensity according to the Investment Promotion Act
| Large enterprises |
Medium enterprises |
Small and micro-enterprises |
| 50% |
60% |
70% |
Source: 2022-2027 Regional Aid Map for Croatia
International Trade
Export by Activity000 EUR
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2024
Import by Activity000 EUR
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2024
Export by Country000 EUR
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2024
Import by Country000 EUR
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2024
Education
| Eduction level |
Number of pupils |
|
Kindergartens and Other Legal Entities Implementing Preschool Education Programmes
|
2.218 |
|
Basic Schools, Beginning of School Year
|
4.756 |
|
Upper Secondary Schools, Beginning of School Year
|
2.528 |
|
Students Enrolled on Professional and University Study, According to Place of Permanent Residence
|
1.524 |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2024/2025
Number of High School Studends Who Have Completed Their Education
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2023/2024
Number of Students and Institutions by Educational Sectors
| Educational Sector |
Number of Institutions |
Number of Students |
|
Electrical engineering and computing
|
1 |
309 |
|
Health and social work
|
1 |
302 |
|
Economics, trade and business administration
|
1 |
286 |
|
Mechanical engineering, shipbuilding and metallurgy
|
2 |
237 |
|
Tourism and catering
|
2 |
222 |
|
Construction and geodesy
|
2 |
204 |
|
Agriculture, food and veterinary
|
1 |
161 |
|
Textiles and leather
|
1 |
56 |
|
Forestry, wood processing and treatment
|
2 |
40 |
|
Personal, security and other services
|
1 |
25 |
Source: Ministry of Science and Education, data for 2024/2025
Students Who Graduated From University Study or Completed Professional Studys
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2024
Institutions of Higher Education and Graduated Students
| Name |
Students who graduated from or completed university or professional study |
|
Faculty of Tourism and Rural Development in Požega
|
145 |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2021
Business Indicators of Enterprises
| Activity |
Number of Business Entities |
Number of Persons Employed |
Average Monthly Gross Earnings per Person in Paid Employment
(EUR) |
|
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
|
59 |
827 |
1.699 |
|
Mining and quarrying
|
2 |
119 |
1.525 |
|
Manufacturing
|
188 |
3.387 |
1.291 |
|
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
|
11 |
169 |
2.076 |
|
Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
|
11 |
386 |
1.592 |
|
Construction
|
199 |
1.119 |
1.318 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
203 |
1.429 |
1.286 |
|
Transportation and storage
|
67 |
858 |
1.252 |
|
Accommodation and food service activities
|
110 |
404 |
1.194 |
|
Information and communication
|
46 |
128 |
1.788 |
|
Financial and insurance activities
|
4 |
192 |
1.758 |
|
Real estate activities
|
10 |
12 |
1.648 |
|
Professional, scientific and technical activities
|
139 |
369 |
1.542 |
|
Administrative and support service activities
|
40 |
111 |
1.141 |
|
Public administration and defence, compulsory social security
|
43 |
1.686 |
2.087 |
|
Education
|
60 |
1.916 |
1.964 |
|
Human health and social work activities
|
69 |
2.028 |
2.234 |
|
Arts, entertainment and recreation
|
318 |
154 |
1.508 |
|
Other service activities
|
759 |
209 |
1.078 |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2024
Unemployed
| |
Rate |
|
Unemployment Rate
|
10,60% |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2024
Unemployed by Activity
| Activity |
Number |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing |
110 |
| Mining and quarrying |
1 |
| Manufacturing |
336 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply |
- |
| Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities |
16 |
| Construction |
140 |
| Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
170 |
| Transportation and storage |
56 |
| Accommodation and food service activities |
218 |
| Information and communication |
14 |
| Financial and insurance activities |
8 |
| Real estate activities |
4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities |
48 |
| Administrative and support service activities |
92 |
| Public administration and defence, compulsory social security |
125 |
| Education |
71 |
| Human health and social work activities |
94 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation |
10 |
| Other service activities |
102 |
| Not classified |
322 |
| Total |
1.937 |
Source: Croatian Employment Service, data for 2024
Registered unemployed by occupation
Source: Croatian Employment Service, data for 2024
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