Păltiniș (Caraș-Severin County): population and statistics
Păltiniș has a population of 2,451 (2026) across 102.3 km², or 24.0 people per km². It ranks 1,949 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,451 residents
- 102.3 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Păltiniș ranks No. 23 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 4 ‰ in Păltiniș, compared with an average of 955 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 930 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 42 ‰ in Păltiniș, compared with an average of 122 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Păltiniș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Păltiniș in numbers
Where is Păltiniș?
Population of Păltiniș over time
Păltiniș had 2,453 residents in 2016 and 2,451 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,406 |
| 2022 | 2,394 |
| 2023 | 2,381 |
| 2024 | 2,390 |
| 2025 | 2,447 |
| 2026 | 2,451 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,328 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Buchin, 8.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Caransebeș (27,273 residents), 9.5 km away.
All indicators for Păltiniș
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 | Păltiniș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,698 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Păltiniș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.38 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,015 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,822 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,060 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,325 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 432.5 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.3 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 413 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Păltiniș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.8 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.22 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,379 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Păltiniș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 879 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Păltiniș | 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) | 4 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,203 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 568 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Păltiniș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.9 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 847 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.04 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,326 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Păltiniș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Păltiniș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,043 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Păltiniș
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 trade43 · 20.5%
- Transport and storage24 · 11.4%
- Construction23 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing19 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services19 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 8.6%
- Real estate11 · 5.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings20 · 9.5%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 8.6%
- Civil engineering11 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities11 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Păltiniș?
Păltiniș has 2,451 residents (2026), ranking 1,949 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Păltiniș?
Păltiniș covers 102.3 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Păltiniș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Păltiniș went from 2,453 to 2,451, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Păltiniș?
Păltiniș is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.392, longitude 22.108.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păltiniș?
In Păltiniș, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,203 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păltiniș?
In Păltiniș, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 42 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,043 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Păltiniș?
The nearest to Păltiniș are Buchin (8.4 km), Caransebeș (9.5 km), Brebu (9.5 km), Târnova (10 km), Copăcele (11 km).