Cornereva: population and statistics
Cornereva has a population of 2,691 (2026) across 260.2 km², or 10.3 people per km². It ranks 1,786 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,691 residents
- 260.2 km²
- 10 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Cornereva ranks No. 19 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 21 ‰ in Cornereva, compared with an average of 182 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.37 ‰ in Cornereva, compared with an average of 0.71 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Cornereva: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (19 businesses).
Cornereva in numbers
Where is Cornereva?
Population of Cornereva over time
Cornereva had 2,966 residents in 2016 and 2,691 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,801 |
| 2022 | 2,786 |
| 2023 | 2,739 |
| 2024 | 2,740 |
| 2025 | 2,722 |
| 2026 | 2,691 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 36,447 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Domașnea, 9.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băile Herculane (4,191 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Cornereva
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 | Cornereva | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,889 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cornereva | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,523 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,497 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 566.0 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 807 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.4 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,677 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cornereva | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.3 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,215 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.86 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,797 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cornereva | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 21 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,092 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cornereva | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,085 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 932 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cornereva | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.64 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,409 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cornereva | 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 |
Education
| Indicator | Cornereva | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 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: Cornereva
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 trade27 · 20.1%
- Transport and storage19 · 14.2%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 14.2%
- Administrative and support services16 · 11.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 9.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation13 · 9.7%
- Construction10 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing6 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 13.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 12.7%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 11.2%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 10.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 9.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities12 · 9.0%
- Accommodation10 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cornereva?
Cornereva has 2,691 residents (2026), ranking 1,786 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cornereva?
Cornereva covers 260.2 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Cornereva growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cornereva went from 2,966 to 2,691, a change of −9.3%.
Where is Cornereva?
Cornereva is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.075, longitude 22.456.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cornereva?
In Cornereva, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,092 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cornereva?
In Cornereva, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.37 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,274 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Cornereva?
The nearest to Cornereva are Domașnea (9.6 km), Cornea (12 km), Mehadia (15 km), Mehadica (16 km), Armeniș (16 km).