Gârnic: population and statistics
Gârnic has a population of 1,203 (2026) across 46.4 km², or 25.9 people per km². It ranks 2,941 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,203 residents
- 46.4 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Gârnic ranks No. 61 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 93.4 m² in Gârnic, compared with an average of 54.5 m² in Caraș-Severin County and 51.1 m² nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 24 ‰ in Gârnic, compared with an average of 122 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Gârnic: the most common activity among active businesses is Food and beverage service activities (7 businesses).
Gârnic in numbers
Where is Gârnic?
Population of Gârnic over time
Gârnic had 1,447 residents in 2016 and 1,203 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,317 |
| 2022 | 1,291 |
| 2023 | 1,273 |
| 2024 | 1,242 |
| 2025 | 1,227 |
| 2026 | 1,203 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,503 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sichevița (1,938 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Gârnic
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 | Gârnic | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,004 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gârnic | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.79 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 309 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 547 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,092 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 454.7 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,962 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 93.4 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 9 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gârnic | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.5 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.49 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,260 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gârnic | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gârnic | 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) | 74 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 879 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 760 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gârnic | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.0 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,374 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Gârnic | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,133 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gârnic
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
- Accommodation and food services9 · 18.4%
- Wholesale and retail trade7 · 14.3%
- Transport and storage7 · 14.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services5 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing4 · 8.2%
- Construction4 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 14.3%
- Accommodation6 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 10.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 6.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 6.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gârnic?
Gârnic has 1,203 residents (2026), ranking 2,941 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gârnic?
Gârnic covers 46.4 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Gârnic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gârnic went from 1,447 to 1,203, a change of −16.9%.
Where is Gârnic?
Gârnic is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.750, longitude 21.792.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Gârnic?
In Gârnic, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 93.4 m² (2025), ranking 9 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârnic?
In Gârnic, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,133 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Gârnic?
The nearest to Gârnic are Sichevița (5.5 km), Șopotu Nou (7.5 km), Moldova Nouă (10 km), Cărbunari (11 km), Coronini (12 km).