Mura Statistical Region


The Mura Statistical Region is a statistical region in northeast Slovenia. It is predominantly agricultural with field crops representing over three-quarters of the total agricultural area. Climate and soil combined have made it the region with the highest crop production, but its geographical position and inferior infrastructure put it at a disadvantage and it is the region of Slovenia with the lowest GDP per capita and the highest rate of registered unemployment.

Municipalities

The Mura Statistical Region comprises the following 27 municipalities:
The population in 2020 was 114,238. It has a total area of 1,337 km².

Economy

Employment structure: 57.3% services, 39.9% industry, 2.7% agriculture.

Tourism

It attracts 10.2% of the total number of tourists in Slovenia, most being from Slovenia.

Transportation