Fârliug: population and statistics
Fârliug has a population of 1,685 (2026) across 140.0 km², or 12.0 people per km². It ranks 2,598 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,685 residents
- 140.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Fârliug ranks No. 42 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.75 km in Fârliug, compared with an average of 5.12 km in Caraș-Severin County and 4.84 km nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.6 ‰ in Fârliug, compared with an average of 12.2 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Fârliug: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (33 businesses).
Fârliug in numbers
Where is Fârliug?
Population of Fârliug over time
Fârliug had 1,743 residents in 2016 and 1,685 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,715 |
| 2022 | 1,711 |
| 2023 | 1,700 |
| 2024 | 1,693 |
| 2025 | 1,694 |
| 2026 | 1,685 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,611 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Zorlențu Mare, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Victor Vlad Delamarina (2,854 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Fârliug
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 | Fârliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 725 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 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) | 19.6 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fârliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.75 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 192 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,158 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,150 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 687.2 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 293 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.8 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,165 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fârliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.1 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 768 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.15 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 458 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fârliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Fârliug | 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) | 24 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,061 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fârliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.8 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 956 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Fârliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Fârliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fârliug
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 trade41 · 19.8%
- Transport and storage35 · 16.9%
- Administrative and support services26 · 12.6%
- Construction20 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing16 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 14.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings15 · 7.2%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 7.2%
- Civil engineering12 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities10 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy10 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fârliug?
Fârliug has 1,685 residents (2026), ranking 2,598 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fârliug?
Fârliug covers 140.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Fârliug growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fârliug went from 1,743 to 1,685, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Fârliug?
Fârliug is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.489, longitude 21.875.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fârliug?
In Fârliug, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.75 km (2025), ranking 192 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fârliug?
In Fârliug, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 343 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Fârliug?
The nearest to Fârliug are Zorlențu Mare (7.1 km), Ezeriș (9.9 km), Știuca (11 km), Brebu (12 km), Victor Vlad Delamarina (12 km).