Požega – Slavonia County Download as PDF

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: Regional Development Coordinator of Pozega-Slavonia County, July 2022]

Main Indicators

GDP EUR 505.515.000
Population 64.084
Men 31.200
Women 32.884
Age 0-14 9.152
Age 15+ 54.932
GDP Per Capita EUR 7.714,00
Area Size km² 1.823
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics: GDP (2020), Population (2021), Area size (2021)

Gross Value Added by ActivitiesEUR

Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2020

Infrastructure

Motorways km 0
Broadband Connections number and density 13.594 / 57%
Number of issued building permits 152
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics: Motorways (2021), Building permits (2021), Croatian Regulatory Agency for Network Industries: Broadband Connections (2022)

Investments

  Amount
Foreign Direct Investments million EUR 67
Source: Croatian National Bank, 1993 - 2022

Foreign Direct Investment by Activitymil. EUR

Activity Amount
Crop and livestock production, hunting and related service activities 34,60
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products 19,30
Manufacture of electrical equipment 9,10
Manufacture of food products 6,10
Wholesale and retail trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles 0,10
Other -1,90
Source: Croatian National Bank, 1993 - 2022

Foreign Direct Investment by Countrymil. EUR

Country Amount
Czechia 38,20
Italy 21,20
Slovenia 10,50
Germany 4,30
Russia 2,00
Other -8,90
Source: Croatian National Bank, 1993 - 2022

Gross Investment in new Fixed Assets, by Location of Investment Constructions and Types of Assets

Asset type Amount (EUR, 000)
Buildings, spaces and structures 47.028
Machinery and equipment with fittings 21.652
Transport equipment 2.516
Cultivated biological resources 2.552
Intellectual property products 488
Total 75.396
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2021

Biggest Investors

Company Activity Website
TEKIJA d.o.o. WATER SUPPLY; WASTEWATER REMOVAL, MR. WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION http://www.tekija.hr
AGRONOM d.o.o. AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES http://www.agronom.hr
VODE LIPIK d.o.o. WATER SUPPLY; WASTEWATER REMOVAL, MR. WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION http://www.vode-lipik.hr
COLOR EMAJL d.o.o. MANUFACTURING http://www.color.hr
TARA GRADNJA d.o.o. CONSTRUCTION
PLAMEN d.o.o. MANUFACTURING http://www.plamen.hr
EMBER KAMIN d.o.o. MANUFACTURING http://www.ember.hr
PRESOFLEX GRADNJA d.o.o. CONSTRUCTION http://www.ember.hr
LIPIK GLAS d.o.o. MANUFACTURING http://www.lipikglas.com
CESTE POŽEGA d.o.o. CONSTRUCTION http://ww.ceste-pozega.hr
Source: Financial Agency, data for 2022

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 2022

Import by Activity000 EUR

Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2022

Export by Country000 EUR

Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2022

Import by Country000 EUR

Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2022

Education

Eduction level Number of pupils
Kindergartens and Other Legal Entities Implementing Preschool Education Programmes 1.969
Basic Schools, Beginning of School Year 5.045
Upper Secondary Schools, Beginning of School Year 2.529
Students Enrolled on Professional and University Study, According to Place of Permanent Residence 1.782
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2022/2023

Number of High School Studends Who Have Completed Their Education

Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2020/2021

Number of Students and Institutions by Educational Sectors

Educational Sector Number of Institutions Number of Students
Health and social work 1 315
Electrical engineering and computing 1 301
Economics, trade and business administration 1 288
Mechanical engineering, shipbuilding and metallurgy 2 240
Tourism and catering 2 233
Construction and geodesy 2 163
Agriculture, food and veterinary 1 152
Textiles and leather 1 48
Forestry, wood processing and treatment 2 43
Personal, security and other services 2 29
Source: Ministry of Science and Education, data for 2022/2023

Students Who Graduated From University Study or Completed Professional Studys

Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2021

Institutions of Higher Education and Graduated Students

Name Students who graduated from or completed university or professional study
Polytechnic 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 105 952 1.259
Mining and quarrying 2 144 1.214
Manufacturing 284 3.392 1.049
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 13 200 1.579
Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities 13 414 1.275
Construction 241 760 1.012
Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles 339 1.455 997
Transportation and storage 81 798 982
Accommodation and food service activities 172 362 910
Information and communication 59 98 1.465
Financial and insurance activities 5 202 1.422
Real estate activities 14 7 1.270
Professional, scientific and technical activities 178 249 1.226
Administrative and support service activities 46 68 875
Public administration and defence, compulsory social security 47 1.741 1.453
Education 61 1.846 1.367
Human health and social work activities 73 2.025 1.501
Arts, entertainment and recreation 300 154 1.081
Other service activities 763 134 918
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2022

Unemployed

  Rate
Unemployment Rate 11,90%
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, data for 2022

Unemployed by Activity

Activity Number
Agriculture, forestry and fishing 144
Mining and quarrying 1
Manufacturing 404
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities 13
Construction 146
Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles 200
Transportation and storage 64
Accommodation and food service activities 221
Information and communication 13
Financial and insurance activities 11
Real estate activities 3
Professional, scientific and technical activities 49
Administrative and support service activities 93
Public administration and defence, compulsory social security 239
Education 73
Human health and social work activities 107
Arts, entertainment and recreation 16
Other service activities 178
Not classified 371
Total 2.347
Source: Croatian Employment Service, data for 2022

Registered unemployed by occupation

Source: Croatian Employment Service, data for 2022

Support Institutions Contacts

Name Contact Website
Regional Development Coordinator of Pozega-Slavonia County rkrpsz@panora.hr https://panora.hr/
Local Development Agency Požega lo-ra@pozega.hr http://www.lo-ra.hr
Local Development Agency Entrepreneurial center Pakrac info@pc-pakrac.hr http://www.pc-pakrac.hr
Entrepreneurial center Pleternica info@plink.hr https://pcpl.hr/en
Lipik Development and Travel agency LIRA” Ltd. lira@lipik.hr http://www.liralipik.com
"Era" Ltd., European Development agency of Kutjevo city info@era-kutjevo.hr http://www.era-kutjevo.hr