Moldova Nouă: population and statistics
Moldova Nouă has a population of 11,871 (2026) across 118.5 km², or 100 people per km². It ranks 196 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,871 residents
- 118.5 km²
- 100 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Moldova Nouă ranks No. 4 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.44 ‰ in Moldova Nouă, compared with an average of 1.92 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Moldova Nouă: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (162 businesses).
Moldova Nouă in numbers
Where is Moldova Nouă?
Population of Moldova Nouă over time
Moldova Nouă had 13,564 residents in 2016 and 11,871 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,836 |
| 2022 | 12,666 |
| 2023 | 12,488 |
| 2024 | 12,281 |
| 2025 | 12,056 |
| 2026 | 11,871 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,599 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Coronini, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reșița (76,155 residents), 65 km away.
All indicators for Moldova Nouă
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 | Moldova Nouă | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moldova Nouă | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.78 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,484 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,136 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 9,688 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 106 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 816.1 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 105 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.2 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,200 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,720 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moldova Nouă | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.7 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.84 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,684 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moldova Nouă | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 689 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Moldova Nouă | 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) | 43 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 979 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 969 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Moldova Nouă | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.8 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,745 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.11 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,308 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Moldova Nouă | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.44 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 210 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 461 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Moldova Nouă | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 142 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Moldova Nouă
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 trade200 · 22.0%
- Administrative and support services103 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage97 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services79 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing73 · 8.0%
- Construction67 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical53 · 5.8%
- Other service activities49 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)162 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)94 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines75 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities74 · 8.1%
- Office administration and business support activities67 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities64 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities48 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings47 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities44 · 4.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities36 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moldova Nouă?
Moldova Nouă has 11,871 residents (2026), ranking 196 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Moldova Nouă?
Moldova Nouă covers 118.5 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Moldova Nouă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Moldova Nouă went from 13,564 to 11,871, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Moldova Nouă?
Moldova Nouă is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.735, longitude 21.666.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Moldova Nouă?
In Moldova Nouă, “Existing dwellings” stands at 9,688 (2025), ranking 106 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moldova Nouă?
In Moldova Nouă, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.44 ‰ (2024), ranking 210 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Moldova Nouă?
The nearest to Moldova Nouă are Coronini (6.6 km), Gârnic (10 km), Pojejena (11 km), Sichevița (14 km), Cărbunari (15 km).