Oțelu Roșu: population and statistics
Oțelu Roșu has a population of 11,409 (2026) across 61.0 km², or 187 people per km². It ranks 203 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,409 residents
- 61.0 km²
- 187 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Oțelu Roșu ranks No. 5 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Oțelu Roșu, compared with an average of 0.58 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Oțelu Roșu, compared with an average of 2.7 nights in Caraș-Severin County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Oțelu Roșu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (194 businesses).
Oțelu Roșu in numbers
Where is Oțelu Roșu?
Population of Oțelu Roșu over time
Oțelu Roșu had 12,699 residents in 2016 and 11,409 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,060 |
| 2022 | 11,902 |
| 2023 | 11,744 |
| 2024 | 11,584 |
| 2025 | 11,564 |
| 2026 | 11,409 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,546 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Glimboca, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Caransebeș (27,273 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Oțelu Roșu
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 | Oțelu Roșu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oțelu Roșu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.68 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,312 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,048 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,597 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 232 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 402.9 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,644 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.4 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 683 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 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oțelu Roșu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.21 km | 3.67 km | 6.17 km | ranked 718 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 329 m³ | 2,456 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 376 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oțelu Roșu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.4 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.45 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oțelu Roșu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 139 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 655 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Oțelu Roșu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,122 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 888 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oțelu Roșu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.1 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,333 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.97 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,344 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Oțelu Roșu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.84 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 265 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.88 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 332 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Oțelu Roșu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 153 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 314 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: Oțelu Roșu
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 trade257 · 22.2%
- Transport and storage153 · 13.2%
- Manufacturing111 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services108 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services94 · 8.1%
- Construction87 · 7.5%
- Other service activities72 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical63 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)194 · 16.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines124 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)107 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities87 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities78 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities68 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings64 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities59 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities46 · 4.0%
- Civil engineering44 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oțelu Roșu?
Oțelu Roșu has 11,409 residents (2026), ranking 203 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oțelu Roșu?
Oțelu Roșu covers 61.0 km², with a density of 187 people per km².
Is the population of Oțelu Roșu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oțelu Roșu went from 12,699 to 11,409, a change of −10.2%.
Where is Oțelu Roșu?
Oțelu Roșu is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.533, longitude 22.367.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oțelu Roșu?
In Oțelu Roșu, “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 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Oțelu Roșu?
In Oțelu Roșu, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Oțelu Roșu?
The nearest to Oțelu Roșu are Glimboca (6.7 km), Obreja (9.4 km), Rusca Montană (10.0 km), Marga (12 km), Turnu Ruieni (16 km).