Marga: population and statistics
Marga has a population of 1,000 (2026) across 54.2 km², or 18.5 people per km². It ranks 3,053 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,000 residents
- 54.2 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Marga ranks No. 69 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.10 km in Marga, compared with an average of 3.18 km in Caraș-Severin County and 3.05 km nationally.
Marga: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Marga in numbers
Where is Marga?
Population of Marga over time
Marga had 1,095 residents in 2016 and 1,000 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,033 |
| 2022 | 1,019 |
| 2023 | 999 |
| 2024 | 1,016 |
| 2025 | 1,024 |
| 2026 | 1,000 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,585 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băuțar (2,229 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Marga
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 | Marga | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.0 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 79 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marga | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.60 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 324 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.00 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,633 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 437 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,151 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 437.0 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,197 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.5 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 304 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Marga | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.60 km | 3.67 km | 6.17 km | ranked 84 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 291 m³ | 2,456 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 454 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marga | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.0 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 366 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.00 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 502 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marga | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Marga | 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) | 21.0 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 461 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Marga | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.0 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 520 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.10 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 26 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Marga | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 113 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Marga
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 trade26 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage20 · 16.7%
- Manufacturing16 · 13.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 11.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 8.3%
- Construction6 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 14.2%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 8.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)8 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.2%
- Forestry and logging5 · 4.2%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marga?
Marga has 1,000 residents (2026), ranking 3,053 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Marga?
Marga covers 54.2 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Marga growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Marga went from 1,095 to 1,000, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Marga?
Marga is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.503, longitude 22.520.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Marga?
In Marga, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.10 km (2025), ranking 26 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Marga?
In Marga, “Existing dwellings” stands at 437 (2025), ranking 3,151 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Marga?
The nearest to Marga are Băuțar (6.1 km), Zăvoi (12 km), Oțelu Roșu (12 km), Rusca Montană (16 km), Glimboca (17 km).