Bănia: population and statistics
Bănia has a population of 1,526 (2026) across 189.7 km², or 8.0 people per km². It ranks 2,704 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,526 residents
- 189.7 km²
- 8 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Bănia ranks No. 49 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 58 ‰ in Bănia, compared with an average of 122 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.5 ‰ in Bănia, compared with an average of 18.9 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Bănia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Bănia in numbers
Where is Bănia?
Population of Bănia over time
Bănia had 1,748 residents in 2016 and 1,526 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,617 |
| 2022 | 1,582 |
| 2023 | 1,571 |
| 2024 | 1,548 |
| 2025 | 1,528 |
| 2026 | 1,526 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,571 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Eftimie Murgu, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Eșelnița (2,869 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Bănia
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 | Bănia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bănia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.96 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,783 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 859 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,708 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 562.9 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 826 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.9 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,618 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bănia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.0 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.97 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,685 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bănia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bănia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.7 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,812 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bănia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bănia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bănia
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 trade21 · 25.6%
- Manufacturing12 · 14.6%
- Transport and storage10 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services7 · 8.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.3%
- Construction5 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 23.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 17.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 11.0%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 8.5%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bănia?
Bănia has 1,526 residents (2026), ranking 2,704 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bănia?
Bănia covers 189.7 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Bănia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bănia went from 1,748 to 1,526, a change of −12.7%.
Where is Bănia?
Bănia is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.783, longitude 22.069.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bănia?
In Bănia, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,806 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bănia?
In Bănia, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,724 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Bănia?
The nearest to Bănia are Eftimie Murgu (7.8 km), Dalboșeț (8.2 km), Eșelnița (16 km), Șopotu Nou (16 km), Bozovici (17 km).