Luncavița (Caraș-Severin County): population and statistics
Luncavița has a population of 2,079 (2026) across 51.5 km², or 40.4 people per km². It ranks 2,275 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,079 residents
- 51.5 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Luncavița ranks No. 32 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 25 ‰ in Luncavița, compared with an average of 182 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.23 km in Luncavița, compared with an average of 5.12 km in Caraș-Severin County and 4.84 km nationally.
Luncavița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Luncavița in numbers
Where is Luncavița?
Population of Luncavița over time
Luncavița had 2,441 residents in 2016 and 2,079 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,235 |
| 2022 | 2,199 |
| 2023 | 2,172 |
| 2024 | 2,116 |
| 2025 | 2,097 |
| 2026 | 2,079 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,211 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Teregova (3,600 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Luncavița
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 | Luncavița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luncavița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.23 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,200 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 965 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,507 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 464.2 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.4 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luncavița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.2 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,410 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.92 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,730 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luncavița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 25 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,044 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Luncavița | 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) | 77 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 869 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 728 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Luncavița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.23 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 801 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Luncavița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Luncavița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Luncavița
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 · 27.8%
- Manufacturing15 · 16.7%
- Transport and storage11 · 12.2%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 11.1%
- Construction7 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 20.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 11.1%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 8.9%
- Manufacture of wearing apparel7 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.7%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.4%
- Accommodation4 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luncavița?
Luncavița has 2,079 residents (2026), ranking 2,275 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Luncavița?
Luncavița covers 51.5 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Luncavița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Luncavița went from 2,441 to 2,079, a change of −14.8%.
Where is Luncavița?
Luncavița is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.111, longitude 22.234.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Luncavița?
In Luncavița, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,044 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Luncavița?
In Luncavița, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.23 km (2025), ranking 2,200 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Luncavița?
The nearest to Luncavița are Teregova (7.4 km), Domașnea (8.3 km), Mehadica (8.3 km), Cornea (11 km), Lăpușnicel (13 km).