Obreja: population and statistics
Obreja has a population of 3,345 (2026) across 123.0 km², or 27.2 people per km². It ranks 1,365 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,345 residents
- 123.0 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Obreja ranks No. 14 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.0 ‰ in Obreja, compared with an average of 12.2 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.30 ‰ in Obreja, compared with an average of 1.92 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Obreja: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (52 businesses).
Obreja in numbers
Where is Obreja?
Population of Obreja over time
Obreja had 3,432 residents in 2016 and 3,345 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,409 |
| 2022 | 3,357 |
| 2023 | 3,355 |
| 2024 | 3,318 |
| 2025 | 3,353 |
| 2026 | 3,345 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,234 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Glimboca, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Caransebeș (27,273 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Obreja
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 | Obreja | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,565 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Obreja | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.55 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,627 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,740 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,403 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,696 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 419.4 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,437 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.7 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 451 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Obreja | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.07 km | 3.67 km | 6.17 km | ranked 186 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 249 m³ | 2,456 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 547 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obreja | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.0 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.79 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,862 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Obreja | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,093 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Obreja | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.4 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 781 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Obreja | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Obreja | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Obreja
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 trade61 · 23.2%
- Transport and storage40 · 15.2%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing25 · 9.5%
- Construction24 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services22 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 4.9%
- Real estate10 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 19.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 10.6%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 9.5%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings14 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 4.2%
- Civil engineering10 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obreja?
Obreja has 3,345 residents (2026), ranking 1,365 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Obreja?
Obreja covers 123.0 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Obreja growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Obreja went from 3,432 to 3,345, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Obreja?
Obreja is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.501, longitude 22.256.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Obreja?
In Obreja, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,772 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Obreja?
In Obreja, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.30 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,423 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Obreja?
The nearest to Obreja are Glimboca (4.2 km), Caransebeș (9.2 km), Oțelu Roșu (9.4 km), Constantin Daicoviciu (9.6 km), Sacu (12 km).