Copăcele: population and statistics
Copăcele has a population of 1,040 (2026) across 53.7 km², or 19.4 people per km². It ranks 3,029 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,040 residents
- 53.7 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Copăcele ranks No. 67 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 43 ‰ in Copăcele, compared with an average of 122 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.96 ‰ in Copăcele, compared with an average of 0.53 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Copăcele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Copăcele in numbers
Where is Copăcele?
Population of Copăcele over time
Copăcele had 1,137 residents in 2016 and 1,040 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,056 |
| 2022 | 1,032 |
| 2023 | 1,040 |
| 2024 | 1,040 |
| 2025 | 1,055 |
| 2026 | 1,040 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,518 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Constantin Daicoviciu (2,654 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Copăcele
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 | Copăcele | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Copăcele | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.23 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 181 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 741 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,878 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 712.5 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 243 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.9 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,335 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Copăcele | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.2 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,328 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.92 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,730 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Copăcele | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Copăcele | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.5 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,198 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.77 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 129 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Copăcele | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 160 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Copăcele | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 131 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Copăcele
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 trade13 · 24.1%
- Administrative and support services8 · 14.8%
- Manufacturing7 · 13.0%
- Construction6 · 11.1%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 9.3%
- Transport and storage4 · 7.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 16.7%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 11.1%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 9.3%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 9.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 7.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 5.6%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment3 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings3 · 5.6%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Copăcele?
Copăcele has 1,040 residents (2026), ranking 3,029 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Copăcele?
Copăcele covers 53.7 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Copăcele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Copăcele went from 1,137 to 1,040, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Copăcele?
Copăcele is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.481, longitude 22.061.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Copăcele?
In Copăcele, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 43 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,031 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Copăcele?
In Copăcele, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.96 ‰ (2024), ranking 160 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Copăcele?
The nearest to Copăcele are Constantin Daicoviciu (6.9 km), Zorlențu Mare (8.4 km), Brebu (8.6 km), Păltiniș (11 km), Sacu (11 km).