Anina: population and statistics
Anina has a population of 8,164 (2026) across 147.1 km², or 55.5 people per km². It ranks 353 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,164 residents
- 147.1 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Anina ranks No. 7 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Anina, compared with an average of 0.53 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Anina: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (95 businesses).
Anina in numbers
Where is Anina?
Population of Anina over time
Anina had 9,349 residents in 2016 and 8,164 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,821 |
| 2022 | 8,681 |
| 2023 | 8,460 |
| 2024 | 8,364 |
| 2025 | 8,271 |
| 2026 | 8,164 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,595 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ciudanovița, 9.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reșița (76,155 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Anina
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Anina | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Anina | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.76 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,843 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,329 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 199 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 652.7 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 397 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.3 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,611 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Anina | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.6 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,729 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.08 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,592 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Anina | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Anina | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 951 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 672 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Anina | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.5 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,146 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.06 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,073 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Anina | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Anina | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Anina
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade146 · 24.4%
- Transport and storage87 · 14.5%
- Manufacturing78 · 13.0%
- Construction56 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services53 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services46 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 4.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)95 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)77 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines64 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities54 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities51 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities43 · 7.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)34 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings29 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities29 · 4.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles23 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Anina?
Anina has 8,164 residents (2026), ranking 353 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Anina?
Anina covers 147.1 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Anina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Anina went from 9,349 to 8,164, a change of −12.7%.
Where is Anina?
Anina is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.092, longitude 21.853.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Anina?
In Anina, “Existing dwellings” stands at 5,329 (2025), ranking 199 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Anina?
In Anina, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,552 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Anina?
The nearest to Anina are Ciudanovița (9.4 km), Carașova (9.5 km), Goruia (11 km), Oravița (15 km), Ciclova Română (16 km).