Brebu Nou: population and statistics
Brebu Nou has a population of 328 (2026) across 28.9 km², or 11.3 people per km². It ranks 3,175 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 328 residents
- 28.9 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Brebu Nou ranks No. 77 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 122.0 ‰ in Brebu Nou, compared with an average of 38.6 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Brebu Nou: the most common activity among active businesses is Accommodation (17 businesses).
Brebu Nou in numbers
Where is Brebu Nou?
Population of Brebu Nou over time
Brebu Nou had 298 residents in 2016 and 328 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 300 |
| 2022 | 300 |
| 2023 | 298 |
| 2024 | 303 |
| 2025 | 343 |
| 2026 | 328 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,048 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Văliug (768 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Brebu Nou
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 | Brebu Nou | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ||
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67.1 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ||
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ||
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Brebu Nou | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.10 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ||
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.20 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ||
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 474 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,134 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,445 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ||
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 75.1 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ||
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.20 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ |
Economy
| Indicator | Brebu Nou | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.0 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.20 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Brebu Nou | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brebu Nou | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 12.5 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ||
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5,177 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ||
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 588.4 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ |
Environment
| Indicator | Brebu Nou | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.3 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ||
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.87 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km |
Businesses by activity: Brebu Nou
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
- Accommodation and food services22 · 17.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade14 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services12 · 9.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 8.9%
- Construction10 · 8.1%
- Real estate10 · 8.1%
- Information and communication7 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Accommodation17 · 13.8%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 13.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 8.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 8.1%
- Real estate activities10 · 8.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 5.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy6 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brebu Nou?
Brebu Nou has 328 residents (2026), ranking 3,175 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brebu Nou?
Brebu Nou covers 28.9 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Brebu Nou growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brebu Nou went from 298 to 328, a change of +10.1%.
Where is Brebu Nou?
Brebu Nou is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.231, longitude 22.125.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Brebu Nou?
In Brebu Nou, “Existing dwellings” stands at 474 (2025), ranking 3,134 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Brebu Nou?
The nearest to Brebu Nou are Văliug (8.4 km), Bucoșnița (9.4 km), Buchin (13 km), Teregova (13 km), Slatina-Timiș (13 km).