Doclin: population and statistics
Doclin has a population of 1,752 (2026) across 121.2 km², or 14.5 people per km². It ranks 2,551 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,752 residents
- 121.2 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Doclin ranks No. 41 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Doclin, compared with an average of 2.08 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.56 km in Doclin, compared with an average of 3.18 km in Caraș-Severin County and 3.05 km nationally.
Doclin: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Doclin in numbers
Where is Doclin?
Population of Doclin over time
Doclin had 1,941 residents in 2016 and 1,752 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,877 |
| 2022 | 1,854 |
| 2023 | 1,826 |
| 2024 | 1,792 |
| 2025 | 1,778 |
| 2026 | 1,752 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,979 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dognecea, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bocșa (17,922 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Doclin
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 | Doclin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Doclin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.55 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 198 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,517 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 824 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,750 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 470.3 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,759 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.5 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,315 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,487 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Doclin | 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) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Doclin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Doclin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.7 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 965 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.56 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 88 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Doclin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Doclin
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 trade32 · 28.3%
- Transport and storage18 · 15.9%
- Manufacturing14 · 12.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services6 · 5.3%
- Other service activities6 · 5.3%
- Construction4 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 22.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 17.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 13.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 11.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 6.2%
- Forestry and logging6 · 5.3%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings4 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Doclin?
Doclin has 1,752 residents (2026), ranking 2,551 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Doclin?
Doclin covers 121.2 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Doclin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Doclin went from 1,941 to 1,752, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Doclin?
Doclin is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.295, longitude 21.661.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Doclin?
In Doclin, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Doclin?
In Doclin, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.56 km (2025), ranking 88 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Doclin?
The nearest to Doclin are Dognecea (7.0 km), Bocșa (9.7 km), Ocna de Fier (10 km), Forotic (11 km), Lupac (12 km).