Mehadia: population and statistics
Mehadia has a population of 3,862 (2026) across 203.2 km², or 19.0 people per km². It ranks 1,132 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,862 residents
- 203.2 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Mehadia ranks No. 9 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Mehadia, compared with an average of 0.58 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.09 km in Mehadia, compared with an average of 3.18 km in Caraș-Severin County and 3.05 km nationally.
Mehadia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (75 businesses).
Mehadia in numbers
Where is Mehadia?
Population of Mehadia over time
Mehadia had 4,140 residents in 2016 and 3,862 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,942 |
| 2022 | 3,925 |
| 2023 | 3,895 |
| 2024 | 3,916 |
| 2025 | 3,895 |
| 2026 | 3,862 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,464 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Băile Herculane, 8.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Orșova (11,031 residents), 25 km away.
All indicators for Mehadia
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 | Mehadia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mehadia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.75 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,299 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.04 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,601 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,285 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 731 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 591.7 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.4 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 308 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,805 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mehadia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.7 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 534 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.07 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,600 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mehadia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mehadia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 324 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 496 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77.2 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 144 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mehadia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.4 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 972 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,530 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mehadia | 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) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mehadia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 139 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 439 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mehadia
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 trade103 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage59 · 13.7%
- Accommodation and food services57 · 13.2%
- Manufacturing40 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services37 · 8.6%
- Construction34 · 7.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation20 · 4.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)75 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)60 · 13.9%
- Food and beverage service activities52 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings28 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities22 · 5.1%
- Accommodation19 · 4.4%
- Civil engineering18 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mehadia?
Mehadia has 3,862 residents (2026), ranking 1,132 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mehadia?
Mehadia covers 203.2 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Mehadia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mehadia went from 4,140 to 3,862, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Mehadia?
Mehadia is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.953, longitude 22.384.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mehadia?
In Mehadia, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,805 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mehadia?
In Mehadia, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.09 km (2025), ranking 1,530 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Mehadia?
The nearest to Mehadia are Băile Herculane (8.8 km), Iablanița (10 km), Cornea (10 km), Podeni (13 km), Mehadica (13 km).