Carașova: population and statistics
Carașova has a population of 2,725 (2026) across 143.5 km², or 19.0 people per km². It ranks 1,762 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,725 residents
- 143.5 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Carașova ranks No. 18 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.2 ‰ in Carașova, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 48 ‰ in Carașova, compared with an average of 122 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Carașova: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (26 businesses).
Carașova in numbers
Where is Carașova?
Neighbouring localities
- Anina9.5 km · 8,164
- Goruia9.6 km · 751
- Văliug10 km · 768
- Ciudanovița12 km · 546
- Lupac13 km · 2,429
- Reșița15 km · 76,155
- Dognecea17 km · 2,158
- Brebu Nou18 km · 328
All localities in Caraș-Severin County
Localities of similar size
Population of Carașova over time
Carașova had 2,976 residents in 2016 and 2,725 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,871 |
| 2022 | 2,812 |
| 2023 | 2,782 |
| 2024 | 2,751 |
| 2025 | 2,753 |
| 2026 | 2,725 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,099 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Anina (8,164 residents), 9.5 km away.
All indicators for Carașova
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 | Carașova | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,024 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,955 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,115 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Carașova | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.38 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,433 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.83 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,046 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,021 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,398 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 374.7 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,883 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.9 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 784 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Carașova | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.2 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,767 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.20 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Carașova | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,466 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Carașova | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.7 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,874 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.70 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 706 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Carașova | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Carașova | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,983 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Carașova
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 trade35 · 18.1%
- Construction26 · 13.5%
- Transport and storage26 · 13.5%
- Administrative and support services25 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing18 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 7.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities26 · 13.5%
- Construction of buildings23 · 11.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 10.4%
- Civil engineering15 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 7.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities13 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carașova?
Carașova has 2,725 residents (2026), ranking 1,762 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Carașova?
Carașova covers 143.5 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Carașova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Carașova went from 2,976 to 2,725, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Carașova?
Carașova is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.167, longitude 21.911.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Carașova?
In Carașova, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,115 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Carașova?
In Carașova, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 48 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,983 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Carașova?
The nearest to Carașova are Anina (9.5 km), Goruia (9.6 km), Văliug (10 km), Ciudanovița (12 km), Lupac (13 km).