Glimboca: population and statistics
Glimboca has a population of 1,803 (2026) across 47.1 km², or 38.3 people per km². It ranks 2,509 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,803 residents
- 47.1 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Glimboca ranks No. 40 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Glimboca, compared with an average of 1.8% in Caraș-Severin County and 2.0% nationally.
Glimboca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Glimboca in numbers
Where is Glimboca?
Population of Glimboca over time
Glimboca had 1,874 residents in 2016 and 1,803 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,845 |
| 2022 | 1,827 |
| 2023 | 1,797 |
| 2024 | 1,807 |
| 2025 | 1,783 |
| 2026 | 1,803 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,598 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Obreja (3,345 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Glimboca
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 | Glimboca | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 503 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,679 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) | 8.9 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,788 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Glimboca | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.72 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,304 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 687 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,943 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 381.0 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,837 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.7 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 340 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Glimboca | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.49 km | 3.67 km | 6.17 km | ranked 466 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 293 m³ | 2,456 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 450 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Glimboca | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.0 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 815 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.66 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Glimboca | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Glimboca | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 846 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Glimboca | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 57.1 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 303 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.99 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 860 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Glimboca | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Glimboca | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Glimboca
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 trade39 · 18.6%
- Transport and storage30 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing22 · 10.5%
- Construction19 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services19 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 5.7%
- Real estate10 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings11 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities10 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glimboca?
Glimboca has 1,803 residents (2026), ranking 2,509 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Glimboca?
Glimboca covers 47.1 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Glimboca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Glimboca went from 1,874 to 1,803, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Glimboca?
Glimboca is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.490, longitude 22.307.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Glimboca?
In Glimboca, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 2,971 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Glimboca?
In Glimboca, “Existing dwellings” stands at 687 (2025), ranking 2,943 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Glimboca?
The nearest to Glimboca are Obreja (4.2 km), Oțelu Roșu (6.7 km), Caransebeș (10 km), Turnu Ruieni (10 km), Constantin Daicoviciu (14 km).