Caransebeș: population and statistics
Caransebeș has a population of 27,273 (2026) across 66.2 km², or 412 people per km². It ranks 84 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 27,273 residents
- 66.2 km²
- 412 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Caransebeș ranks No. 2 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.58 ‰ in Caransebeș, compared with an average of 0.89 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 209 ‰ in Caransebeș, compared with an average of 122 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Caransebeș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (655 businesses).
Caransebeș in numbers
Where is Caransebeș?
Population of Caransebeș over time
Caransebeș had 30,536 residents in 2016 and 27,273 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,262 |
| 2022 | 28,924 |
| 2023 | 28,488 |
| 2024 | 28,136 |
| 2025 | 27,637 |
| 2026 | 27,273 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,268 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Caransebeș
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 | Caransebeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 523 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Caransebeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,599 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.17 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 12,361 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 85 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 453.2 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,983 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.8 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 719 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.54 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 833 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Caransebeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.84 km | 3.67 km | 6.17 km | ranked 761 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 388 m³ | 2,456 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 270 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Caransebeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.8 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 317 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.38 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,349 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Caransebeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 305 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 160 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Caransebeș | 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) | 325 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 494 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 484 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Caransebeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.2 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 884 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.17 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,517 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Caransebeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.59 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 114 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.58 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 50 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Caransebeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 209 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 99 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Caransebeș
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 trade783 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage423 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services369 · 10.2%
- Construction288 · 8.0%
- Manufacturing287 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical282 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services258 · 7.2%
- Other service activities190 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)655 · 18.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines344 · 9.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)303 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities272 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities238 · 6.6%
- Office administration and business support activities208 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities174 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings168 · 4.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities161 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities130 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Caransebeș?
Caransebeș has 27,273 residents (2026), ranking 84 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Caransebeș?
Caransebeș covers 66.2 km², with a density of 412 people per km².
Is the population of Caransebeș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Caransebeș went from 30,536 to 27,273, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Caransebeș?
Caransebeș is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.421, longitude 22.222.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Caransebeș?
In Caransebeș, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.58 ‰ (2024), ranking 50 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Caransebeș?
In Caransebeș, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 209 ‰ (2025), ranking 99 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Caransebeș?
The nearest to Caransebeș are Turnu Ruieni (7.9 km), Obreja (9.2 km), Păltiniș (9.5 km), Buchin (9.8 km), Glimboca (10 km).