Grădinari (Caraș-Severin County): population and statistics
Grădinari has a population of 1,911 (2026) across 45.5 km², or 42.0 people per km². It ranks 2,400 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,911 residents
- 45.5 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Grădinari ranks No. 38 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 69.1 m² in Grădinari, compared with an average of 54.5 m² in Caraș-Severin County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.0 ‰ in Grădinari, compared with an average of 18.9 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Grădinari: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Grădinari in numbers
Where is Grădinari?
Population of Grădinari over time
Grădinari had 2,064 residents in 2016 and 1,911 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,983 |
| 2022 | 1,965 |
| 2023 | 1,955 |
| 2024 | 1,955 |
| 2025 | 1,932 |
| 2026 | 1,911 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,380 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vărădia, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oravița (11,394 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Grădinari
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 | Grădinari | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 440 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grădinari | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.02 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,762 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.14 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 517 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 742 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,874 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 388.3 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,776 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.1 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 193 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grădinari | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.7 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.09 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,583 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grădinari | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Grădinari | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Grădinari | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grădinari
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 trade30 · 20.4%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage15 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services13 · 8.8%
- Construction12 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 7.5%
- Real estate10 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 11.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 11.6%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 7.5%
- Real estate activities10 · 6.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grădinari?
Grădinari has 1,911 residents (2026), ranking 2,400 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grădinari?
Grădinari covers 45.5 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Grădinari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grădinari went from 2,064 to 1,911, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Grădinari?
Grădinari is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.105, longitude 21.583.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Grădinari?
In Grădinari, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 69.1 m² (2025), ranking 193 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grădinari?
In Grădinari, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 440 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Grădinari?
The nearest to Grădinari are Vărădia (5.1 km), Ticvaniu Mare (9.5 km), Răcășdia (11 km), Oravița (11 km), Vrani (11 km).