Pojejena: population and statistics
Pojejena has a population of 2,583 (2026) across 133.7 km², or 19.3 people per km². It ranks 1,853 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,583 residents
- 133.7 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Pojejena ranks No. 22 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 77.4 m² in Pojejena, compared with an average of 54.5 m² in Caraș-Severin County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.1 ‰ in Pojejena, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Pojejena: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Pojejena in numbers
Where is Pojejena?
Population of Pojejena over time
Pojejena had 2,862 residents in 2016 and 2,583 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,708 |
| 2022 | 2,669 |
| 2023 | 2,655 |
| 2024 | 2,630 |
| 2025 | 2,598 |
| 2026 | 2,583 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,731 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Naidăș, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moldova Nouă (11,871 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Pojejena
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 | Pojejena | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pojejena | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,265 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,941 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.7 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,523 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 77.4 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 55 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pojejena | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.3 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.55 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,101 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pojejena | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pojejena | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 324 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 496 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.3 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 382 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Pojejena | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Pojejena | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,007 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pojejena
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 trade37 · 19.1%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 14.9%
- Administrative and support services21 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing18 · 9.3%
- Construction18 · 9.3%
- Transport and storage15 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 6.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 16.5%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings14 · 7.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 6.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities12 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering11 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pojejena?
Pojejena has 2,583 residents (2026), ranking 1,853 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pojejena?
Pojejena covers 133.7 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Pojejena growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pojejena went from 2,862 to 2,583, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Pojejena?
Pojejena is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.806, longitude 21.565.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Pojejena?
In Pojejena, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 77.4 m² (2025), ranking 55 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pojejena?
In Pojejena, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,036 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Pojejena?
The nearest to Pojejena are Naidăș (7.4 km), Socol (11 km), Moldova Nouă (11 km), Sasca Montană (14 km), Ciuchici (16 km).