Prigor: population and statistics
Prigor has a population of 2,205 (2026) across 301.2 km², or 7.3 people per km². It ranks 2,162 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,205 residents
- 301.2 km²
- 7 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Prigor ranks No. 29 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 250 ‰ in Prigor, compared with an average of 122 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 107.5 m³ in Prigor, compared with an average of 38.1 m³ in Caraș-Severin County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Prigor: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Prigor in numbers
Where is Prigor?
Population of Prigor over time
Prigor had 2,484 residents in 2016 and 2,205 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,333 |
| 2022 | 2,294 |
| 2023 | 2,295 |
| 2024 | 2,262 |
| 2025 | 2,219 |
| 2026 | 2,205 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 42,190 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lăpușnicel, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mehadia (3,862 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Prigor
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 | Prigor | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prigor | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.08 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,231 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,211 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,037 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 549.2 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 924 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.2 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 423 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prigor | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.8 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 825 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.63 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 632 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prigor | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,064 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Prigor | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,010 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Prigor | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 107.5 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 59 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.81 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,133 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Prigor | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Prigor | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 250 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 44 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Prigor
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 trade52 · 21.8%
- Manufacturing34 · 14.3%
- Transport and storage33 · 13.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services15 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 5.0%
- Construction11 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 12.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 12.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 10.9%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 9.7%
- Forestry and logging20 · 8.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)19 · 8.0%
- Manufacture of food products12 · 5.0%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 4.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prigor?
Prigor has 2,205 residents (2026), ranking 2,162 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Prigor?
Prigor covers 301.2 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Prigor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prigor went from 2,484 to 2,205, a change of −11.2%.
Where is Prigor?
Prigor is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.971, longitude 22.105.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prigor?
In Prigor, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 250 ‰ (2025), ranking 44 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Prigor?
In Prigor, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 107.5 m³ (2025), ranking 59 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Prigor?
The nearest to Prigor are Lăpușnicel (6.8 km), Bozovici (9.5 km), Iablanița (13 km), Mehadica (15 km), Eftimie Murgu (15 km).