Forotic: population and statistics
Forotic has a population of 1,623 (2026) across 104.9 km², or 15.5 people per km². It ranks 2,639 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,623 residents
- 104.9 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Forotic ranks No. 45 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.6 ‰ in Forotic, compared with an average of 18.9 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 74.0 m² in Forotic, compared with an average of 54.5 m² in Caraș-Severin County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Forotic: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Forotic in numbers
Where is Forotic?
Population of Forotic over time
Forotic had 1,789 residents in 2016 and 1,623 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,653 |
| 2022 | 1,618 |
| 2023 | 1,627 |
| 2024 | 1,631 |
| 2025 | 1,621 |
| 2026 | 1,623 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,688 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ticvaniu Mare, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Jamu Mare (2,816 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Forotic
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 | Forotic | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.6 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.6 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 87 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Forotic | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 863 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,698 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 531.7 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,079 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 74.0 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 88 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,445 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Forotic | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.3 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,402 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.08 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 887 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Forotic | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.4% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 620 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Forotic | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Forotic | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Forotic
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 · 30.9%
- Transport and storage12 · 14.8%
- Administrative and support services9 · 11.1%
- Construction7 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 8.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 24.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 18.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings5 · 6.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 6.2%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Forotic?
Forotic has 1,623 residents (2026), ranking 2,639 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Forotic?
Forotic covers 104.9 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Forotic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Forotic went from 1,789 to 1,623, a change of −9.3%.
Where is Forotic?
Forotic is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.226, longitude 21.562.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Forotic?
In Forotic, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 87 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Forotic?
In Forotic, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 74.0 m² (2025), ranking 88 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Forotic?
The nearest to Forotic are Ticvaniu Mare (7.2 km), Doclin (11 km), Jamu Mare (12 km), Grădinari (14 km), Vărădia (15 km).