Băile Herculane: population and statistics
Băile Herculane has a population of 4,191 (2026) across 70.4 km², or 59.5 people per km². It ranks 1,000 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,191 residents
- 70.4 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Băile Herculane ranks No. 8 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 123.3 nights in Băile Herculane, compared with an average of 2.7 nights in Caraș-Severin County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Băile Herculane, compared with an average of 0.71 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Băile Herculane: the most common activity among active businesses is Food and beverage service activities (118 businesses).
Băile Herculane in numbers
Where is Băile Herculane?
Neighbouring localities
- Mehadia8.8 km · 3,862
- Podeni8.8 km · 677
- Topleț9.4 km · 2,344
- Cireșu11 km · 463
- Ilovița12 km · 1,232
- Iablanița14 km · 1,933
- Godeanu17 km · 517
- Orșova17 km · 11,031
All localities in Caraș-Severin County
Localities of similar size
Population of Băile Herculane over time
Băile Herculane had 5,167 residents in 2016 and 4,191 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,630 |
| 2022 | 4,560 |
| 2023 | 4,466 |
| 2024 | 4,397 |
| 2025 | 4,248 |
| 2026 | 4,191 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,863 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mehadia, 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Băile Herculane
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 | Băile Herculane | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 273 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băile Herculane | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.43 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 834 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,354 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 689 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 561.7 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 836 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.6 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băile Herculane | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.8 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 138 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.62 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,164 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băile Herculane | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 247 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Băile Herculane | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 123.3 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 3 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37,681 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 5 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,126 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 6 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băile Herculane | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 79.0 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 138 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.25 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 614 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Băile Herculane | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.39 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 213 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.43 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 73 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băile Herculane | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 178 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 191 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: Băile Herculane
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 · 17.4%
- Accommodation and food services137 · 16.3%
- Transport and storage96 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services73 · 8.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation73 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing72 · 8.6%
- Real estate46 · 5.5%
- Construction37 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Food and beverage service activities118 · 14.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)115 · 13.7%
- Accommodation83 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines75 · 8.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities71 · 8.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities50 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities46 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities38 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of food products32 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băile Herculane?
Băile Herculane has 4,191 residents (2026), ranking 1,000 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băile Herculane?
Băile Herculane covers 70.4 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Băile Herculane growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băile Herculane went from 5,167 to 4,191, a change of −18.9%.
Where is Băile Herculane?
Băile Herculane is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.877, longitude 22.418.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Băile Herculane?
In Băile Herculane, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 123.3 nights (2025), ranking 3 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băile Herculane?
In Băile Herculane, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,383 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Băile Herculane?
The nearest to Băile Herculane are Mehadia (8.8 km), Podeni (8.8 km), Topleț (9.4 km), Cireșu (11 km), Ilovița (12 km).