Oravița: population and statistics
Oravița has a population of 11,394 (2026) across 160.8 km², or 70.9 people per km². It ranks 204 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,394 residents
- 160.8 km²
- 71 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Oravița ranks No. 6 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.09 ‰ in Oravița, compared with an average of 0.71 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.98 ‰ in Oravița, compared with an average of 1.92 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Oravița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (216 businesses).
Oravița in numbers
Where is Oravița?
Population of Oravița over time
Oravița had 13,361 residents in 2016 and 11,394 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,385 |
| 2022 | 12,195 |
| 2023 | 12,045 |
| 2024 | 11,872 |
| 2025 | 11,617 |
| 2026 | 11,394 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,521 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Răcășdia, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reșița (76,155 residents), 34 km away.
All indicators for Oravița
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 | Oravița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.5 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 288 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,698 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oravița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.63 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,115 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.09 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 8,360 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 120 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 733.7 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 199 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.5 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,285 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oravița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.4 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 880 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.16 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 839 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oravița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 203 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Oravița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 616 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 318 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 582 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oravița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.7 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,679 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,486 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Oravița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.98 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 167 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.97 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 251 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Oravița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 169 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 228 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: Oravița
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 trade277 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage146 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services134 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing98 · 7.7%
- Construction93 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical87 · 6.9%
- Other service activities80 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services74 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)216 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)135 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines122 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities94 · 7.4%
- Office administration and business support activities87 · 6.9%
- Specialised construction activities79 · 6.2%
- Real estate activities73 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities70 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings62 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering44 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oravița?
Oravița has 11,394 residents (2026), ranking 204 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oravița?
Oravița covers 160.8 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Oravița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oravița went from 13,361 to 11,394, a change of −14.7%.
Where is Oravița?
Oravița is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.033, longitude 21.683.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oravița?
In Oravița, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.09 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,436 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oravița?
In Oravița, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.98 ‰ (2024), ranking 167 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Oravița?
The nearest to Oravița are Răcășdia (7.9 km), Ciclova Română (9.2 km), Grădinari (11 km), Ciuchici (12 km), Ciudanovița (14 km).