Dognecea: population and statistics
Dognecea has a population of 2,158 (2026) across 75.0 km², or 28.8 people per km². It ranks 2,209 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,158 residents
- 75.0 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Dognecea ranks No. 30 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 8.4% in Dognecea, compared with an average of 1.8% in Caraș-Severin County and 2.0% nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 29 ‰ in Dognecea, compared with an average of 955 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Dognecea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Dognecea in numbers
Where is Dognecea?
Population of Dognecea over time
Dognecea had 2,150 residents in 2016 and 2,158 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,189 |
| 2022 | 2,195 |
| 2023 | 2,179 |
| 2024 | 2,173 |
| 2025 | 2,172 |
| 2026 | 2,158 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,503 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lupac, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bocșa (17,922 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Dognecea
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 | Dognecea | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dognecea | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 997 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,441 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 462.0 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,865 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.4 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 831 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dognecea | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.9 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,350 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.71 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 598 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dognecea | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.4% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 306 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dognecea | 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) | 29 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,045 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 707 of 1,362 |
Education
| Indicator | Dognecea | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dognecea
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 · 24.1%
- Transport and storage18 · 13.5%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 11.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing12 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services11 · 8.3%
- Construction8 · 6.0%
- Real estate7 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 16.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 15.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 10.5%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 7.5%
- Forestry and logging9 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.0%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities7 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dognecea?
Dognecea has 2,158 residents (2026), ranking 2,209 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dognecea?
Dognecea covers 75.0 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Dognecea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dognecea went from 2,150 to 2,158, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Dognecea?
Dognecea is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.269, longitude 21.743.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Dognecea?
In Dognecea, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 8.4% (2026), ranking 306 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dognecea?
In Dognecea, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,045 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Dognecea?
The nearest to Dognecea are Lupac (5.5 km), Doclin (7.0 km), Ocna de Fier (8.4 km), Goruia (10 km), Bocșa (12 km).