Cornea: population and statistics
Cornea has a population of 1,632 (2026) across 44.0 km², or 37.1 people per km². It ranks 2,633 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,632 residents
- 44.0 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Cornea ranks No. 44 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.8 ‰ in Cornea, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 36.6 m² in Cornea, compared with an average of 54.5 m² in Caraș-Severin County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Cornea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Cornea in numbers
Where is Cornea?
Population of Cornea over time
Cornea had 1,767 residents in 2016 and 1,632 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,622 |
| 2022 | 1,647 |
| 2023 | 1,654 |
| 2024 | 1,648 |
| 2025 | 1,647 |
| 2026 | 1,632 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,155 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mehadica, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mehadia (3,862 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Cornea
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 | Cornea | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.9 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 499 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,134 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 261 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cornea | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.25 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,034 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,048 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 933 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,565 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 571.7 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 766 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.6 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,944 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cornea | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.6 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,729 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.84 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,814 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cornea | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cornea | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 57.6 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 294 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.50 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 198 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cornea | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cornea | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 556 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cornea
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 trade30 · 22.7%
- Transport and storage20 · 15.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing11 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.6%
- Construction8 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 15.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 9.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing7 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cornea?
Cornea has 1,632 residents (2026), ranking 2,633 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cornea?
Cornea covers 44.0 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Cornea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cornea went from 1,767 to 1,632, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Cornea?
Cornea is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.035, longitude 22.319.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cornea?
In Cornea, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,134 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Cornea?
In Cornea, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 36.6 m² (2025), ranking 2,944 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Cornea?
The nearest to Cornea are Mehadica (4.3 km), Domașnea (6.3 km), Mehadia (10 km), Luncavița (11 km), Lăpușnicel (12 km).