Eftimie Murgu: population and statistics
Eftimie Murgu has a population of 1,395 (2026) across 98.2 km², or 14.2 people per km². It ranks 2,816 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,395 residents
- 98.2 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Eftimie Murgu ranks No. 56 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 89.6 m³ in Eftimie Murgu, compared with an average of 38.1 m³ in Caraș-Severin County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Eftimie Murgu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Eftimie Murgu in numbers
Where is Eftimie Murgu?
Population of Eftimie Murgu over time
Eftimie Murgu had 1,604 residents in 2016 and 1,395 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,496 |
| 2022 | 1,473 |
| 2023 | 1,445 |
| 2024 | 1,421 |
| 2025 | 1,411 |
| 2026 | 1,395 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,751 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bănia, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bozovici (2,589 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Eftimie Murgu
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 | Eftimie Murgu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eftimie Murgu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.96 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,102 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 691 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,937 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 495.3 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,461 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 | Eftimie Murgu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.4 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.72 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,763 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eftimie Murgu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Eftimie Murgu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 250 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 571 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 533 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Eftimie Murgu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 89.6 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 98 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.53 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 350 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Eftimie Murgu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Eftimie Murgu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 354 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Eftimie Murgu
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 trade24 · 27.0%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 21.3%
- Manufacturing8 · 9.0%
- Transport and storage8 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services7 · 7.9%
- Construction5 · 5.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 5.6%
- Real estate3 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 21.3%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 9.0%
- Accommodation6 · 6.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 5.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eftimie Murgu?
Eftimie Murgu has 1,395 residents (2026), ranking 2,816 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Eftimie Murgu?
Eftimie Murgu covers 98.2 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Eftimie Murgu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eftimie Murgu went from 1,604 to 1,395, a change of −13.0%.
Where is Eftimie Murgu?
Eftimie Murgu is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.839, longitude 22.129.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Eftimie Murgu?
In Eftimie Murgu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 89.6 m³ (2025), ranking 98 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Eftimie Murgu?
In Eftimie Murgu, “Existing dwellings” stands at 691 (2025), ranking 2,937 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Eftimie Murgu?
The nearest to Eftimie Murgu are Bănia (7.8 km), Dalboșeț (13 km), Bozovici (14 km), Iablanița (14 km), Prigor (15 km).