Bocșa (Caraș-Severin County): population and statistics
Bocșa has a population of 17,922 (2026) across 121.1 km², or 148 people per km². It ranks 125 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 17,922 residents
- 121.1 km²
- 148 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Bocșa ranks No. 3 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 2 ‰ in Bocșa, compared with an average of 955 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Bocșa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (200 businesses).
Bocșa in numbers
Where is Bocșa?
Population of Bocșa over time
Bocșa had 19,176 residents in 2016 and 17,922 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,738 |
| 2022 | 18,563 |
| 2023 | 18,456 |
| 2024 | 18,267 |
| 2025 | 18,097 |
| 2026 | 17,922 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,959 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ocna de Fier, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reșița (76,155 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Bocșa
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 | Bocșa | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bocșa | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.38 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,549 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,048 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,789 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 156 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 378.8 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,855 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,600 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bocșa | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.83 km | 3.67 km | 6.17 km | ranked 643 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 340 m³ | 2,456 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 355 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bocșa | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.2 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,859 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.34 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,278 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bocșa | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 157 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 557 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bocșa | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,217 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 929 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bocșa | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.2 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 834 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.46 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,448 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bocșa | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 667 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,007 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bocșa | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bocșa
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 trade267 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage143 · 11.6%
- Administrative and support services126 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing125 · 10.1%
- Construction98 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical91 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services78 · 6.3%
- Other service activities65 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)200 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)136 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines113 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities86 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities78 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities75 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities68 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities57 · 4.6%
- Construction of buildings52 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities45 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bocșa?
Bocșa has 17,922 residents (2026), ranking 125 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bocșa?
Bocșa covers 121.1 km², with a density of 148 people per km².
Is the population of Bocșa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bocșa went from 19,176 to 17,922, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Bocșa?
Bocșa is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.375, longitude 21.711.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bocșa?
In Bocșa, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,217 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Bocșa?
In Bocșa, “Existing dwellings” stands at 6,789 (2025), ranking 156 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Bocșa?
The nearest to Bocșa are Ocna de Fier (6.0 km), Doclin (9.7 km), Ramna (11 km), Berzovia (12 km), Dognecea (12 km).