Bozovici: population and statistics
Bozovici has a population of 2,589 (2026) across 195.0 km², or 13.3 people per km². It ranks 1,850 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,589 residents
- 195.0 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Bozovici ranks No. 21 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 88.8 m³ in Bozovici, compared with an average of 38.1 m³ in Caraș-Severin County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 177 ‰ in Bozovici, compared with an average of 122 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Bozovici: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (59 businesses).
Bozovici in numbers
Where is Bozovici?
Population of Bozovici over time
Bozovici had 3,022 residents in 2016 and 2,589 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,822 |
| 2022 | 2,787 |
| 2023 | 2,741 |
| 2024 | 2,693 |
| 2025 | 2,636 |
| 2026 | 2,589 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,315 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Prigor, 9.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Anina (8,164 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Bozovici
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 | Bozovici | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 928 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 189 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bozovici | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.74 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 789 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,360 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,771 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 525.3 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,150 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.9 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 961 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bozovici | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.6 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 349 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.70 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bozovici | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 190 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 427 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bozovici | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 229 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 593 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.1 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 224 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bozovici | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 88.8 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 100 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.97 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,554 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bozovici | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.54 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 313 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 350 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bozovici | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 177 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 194 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bozovici
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 trade78 · 21.8%
- Administrative and support services40 · 11.2%
- Accommodation and food services38 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage36 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing31 · 8.7%
- Construction23 · 6.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 5.3%
- Real estate15 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)59 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 13.2%
- Food and beverage service activities36 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 8.4%
- Office administration and business support activities27 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 5.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings16 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities15 · 4.2%
- Civil engineering13 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bozovici?
Bozovici has 2,589 residents (2026), ranking 1,850 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bozovici?
Bozovici covers 195.0 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Bozovici growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bozovici went from 3,022 to 2,589, a change of −14.3%.
Where is Bozovici?
Bozovici is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.928, longitude 22.000.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bozovici?
In Bozovici, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 88.8 m³ (2025), ranking 100 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bozovici?
In Bozovici, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 177 ‰ (2025), ranking 194 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Bozovici?
The nearest to Bozovici are Prigor (9.5 km), Lăpușnicu Mare (11 km), Dalboșeț (14 km), Eftimie Murgu (14 km), Lăpușnicel (16 km).