Goruia: population and statistics
Goruia has a population of 751 (2026) across 62.2 km², or 12.1 people per km². It ranks 3,123 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 751 residents
- 62.2 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Goruia ranks No. 73 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 13.3 in Goruia, compared with an average of 3.8 per 10,000 inh. in Caraș-Severin County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Goruia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Goruia in numbers
Where is Goruia?
Population of Goruia over time
Goruia had 791 residents in 2016 and 751 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 754 |
| 2022 | 732 |
| 2023 | 716 |
| 2024 | 735 |
| 2025 | 760 |
| 2026 | 751 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,717 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ciudanovița, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lupac (2,429 residents), 9.5 km away.
All indicators for Goruia
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 | Goruia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.3 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 417 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.6 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Goruia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.98 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 437 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.99 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 365 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 516 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,112 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 687.1 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.1 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 369 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.99 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 263 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Goruia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.0 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.33 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Goruia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Goruia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.6 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 718 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.19 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 626 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Goruia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,086 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 40 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Goruia
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 trade15 · 22.7%
- Manufacturing8 · 12.1%
- Transport and storage8 · 12.1%
- Construction6 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services6 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 9.1%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 6.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 6.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goruia?
Goruia has 751 residents (2026), ranking 3,123 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Goruia?
Goruia covers 62.2 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Goruia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Goruia went from 791 to 751, a change of −5.1%.
Where is Goruia?
Goruia is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.181, longitude 21.790.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Goruia?
In Goruia, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 40 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Goruia?
In Goruia, “Existing dwellings” stands at 516 (2025), ranking 3,112 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Goruia?
The nearest to Goruia are Ciudanovița (4.3 km), Lupac (9.5 km), Carașova (9.6 km), Dognecea (10 km), Anina (11 km).