Răcășdia: population and statistics
Răcășdia has a population of 2,049 (2026) across 62.4 km², or 32.8 people per km². It ranks 2,297 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,049 residents
- 62.4 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Răcășdia ranks No. 33 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.8 ‰ in Răcășdia, compared with an average of 14.1 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.49 ‰ in Răcășdia, compared with an average of 2.08 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Răcășdia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Răcășdia in numbers
Where is Răcășdia?
Population of Răcășdia over time
Răcășdia had 2,123 residents in 2016 and 2,049 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,062 |
| 2022 | 2,056 |
| 2023 | 2,031 |
| 2024 | 2,024 |
| 2025 | 2,050 |
| 2026 | 2,049 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,737 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ciuchici, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oravița (11,394 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Răcășdia
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 | Răcășdia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.8 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 237 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Răcășdia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.01 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 636 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 857 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,710 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 418.3 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,448 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.1 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 431 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,564 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Răcășdia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.0 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,233 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.49 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,918 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Răcășdia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Răcășdia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.9 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 545 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.86 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 316 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Răcășdia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 244 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Răcășdia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 895 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Răcășdia
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 trade25 · 24.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 13.6%
- Transport and storage13 · 12.6%
- Administrative and support services10 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing9 · 8.7%
- Real estate7 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 19.4%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 8.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 7.8%
- Real estate activities7 · 6.8%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 4.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 3.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Răcășdia?
Răcășdia has 2,049 residents (2026), ranking 2,297 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Răcășdia?
Răcășdia covers 62.4 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Răcășdia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Răcășdia went from 2,123 to 2,049, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Răcășdia?
Răcășdia is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.005, longitude 21.592.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răcășdia?
In Răcășdia, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 237 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răcășdia?
In Răcășdia, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.49 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,918 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Răcășdia?
The nearest to Răcășdia are Ciuchici (6.8 km), Oravița (7.9 km), Vrani (8.2 km), Berliște (9.9 km), Grădinari (11 km).