Ocna de Fier: population and statistics
Ocna de Fier has a population of 669 (2026) across 21.9 km², or 30.5 people per km². It ranks 3,138 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 669 residents
- 21.9 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Ocna de Fier ranks No. 74 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 14.9 in Ocna de Fier, compared with an average of 3.8 per 10,000 inh. in Caraș-Severin County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Ocna de Fier: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (8 businesses).
Ocna de Fier in numbers
Where is Ocna de Fier?
Neighbouring localities
- Bocșa6.0 km · 17,922
- Dognecea8.4 km · 2,158
- Lupac9.2 km · 2,429
- Doclin10 km · 1,752
- Reșița10 km · 76,155
- Ezeriș10 km · 1,337
- Ramna16 km · 1,502
- Berzovia17 km · 3,737
All localities in Caraș-Severin County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ocna de Fier over time
Ocna de Fier had 726 residents in 2016 and 669 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 706 |
| 2022 | 676 |
| 2023 | 680 |
| 2024 | 682 |
| 2025 | 675 |
| 2026 | 669 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,073 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bocșa (17,922 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Ocna de Fier
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 | Ocna de Fier | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,046 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ocna de Fier | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.58 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,618 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 431 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,154 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 644.2 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 433 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.3 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 843 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.49 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 858 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ocna de Fier | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.4 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ocna de Fier | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ocna de Fier | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.9 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,532 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Ocna de Fier | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 485 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 28 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ocna de Fier
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 trade10 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage7 · 17.9%
- Manufacturing6 · 15.4%
- Construction4 · 10.3%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management3 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 7.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 20.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 15.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 12.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 10.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 7.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ocna de Fier?
Ocna de Fier has 669 residents (2026), ranking 3,138 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ocna de Fier?
Ocna de Fier covers 21.9 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Ocna de Fier growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ocna de Fier went from 726 to 669, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Ocna de Fier?
Ocna de Fier is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.342, longitude 21.772.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ocna de Fier?
In Ocna de Fier, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 28 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ocna de Fier?
In Ocna de Fier, “Existing dwellings” stands at 431 (2025), ranking 3,154 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Ocna de Fier?
The nearest to Ocna de Fier are Bocșa (6.0 km), Dognecea (8.4 km), Lupac (9.2 km), Doclin (10 km), Reșița (10 km).