Dalboșeț: population and statistics
Dalboșeț has a population of 1,502 (2026) across 105.0 km², or 14.3 people per km². It ranks 2,729 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,502 residents
- 105.0 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Dalboșeț ranks No. 50 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.18 km in Dalboșeț, compared with an average of 3.18 km in Caraș-Severin County and 3.05 km nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.0 ‰ in Dalboșeț, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dalboșeț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Dalboșeț in numbers
Where is Dalboșeț?
Population of Dalboșeț over time
Dalboșeț had 1,677 residents in 2016 and 1,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,530 |
| 2022 | 1,507 |
| 2023 | 1,506 |
| 2024 | 1,507 |
| 2025 | 1,501 |
| 2026 | 1,502 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,711 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bănia, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bozovici (2,589 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Dalboșeț
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 | Dalboșeț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dalboșeț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.18 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 417 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 806 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,784 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 536.6 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,024 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.6 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 899 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dalboșeț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.0 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,383 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.66 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dalboșeț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dalboșeț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.6 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 718 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.18 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 75 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dalboșeț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dalboșeț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dalboșeț
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 trade25 · 20.3%
- Manufacturing13 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services13 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage11 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 8.9%
- Construction10 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 12.2%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 8.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings8 · 6.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities6 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dalboșeț?
Dalboșeț has 1,502 residents (2026), ranking 2,729 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dalboșeț?
Dalboșeț covers 105.0 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Dalboșeț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dalboșeț went from 1,677 to 1,502, a change of −10.4%.
Where is Dalboșeț?
Dalboșeț is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.803, longitude 21.969.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dalboșeț?
In Dalboșeț, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.18 km (2025), ranking 75 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dalboșeț?
In Dalboșeț, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,862 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Dalboșeț?
The nearest to Dalboșeț are Bănia (8.2 km), Șopotu Nou (8.6 km), Lăpușnicu Mare (13 km), Eftimie Murgu (13 km), Bozovici (14 km).