Reșița: population and statistics
Reșița has a population of 76,155 (2026) across 198.3 km², or 384 people per km². It ranks 32 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 76,155 residents
- 198.3 km²
- 384 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Reșița ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.43 ‰ in Reșița, compared with an average of 1.92 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Reșița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,189 businesses).
Reșița in numbers
Where is Reșița?
Neighbouring localities
- Lupac7.2 km · 2,429
- Târnova9.6 km · 1,577
- Ocna de Fier10 km · 669
- Ezeriș11 km · 1,337
- Dognecea12 km · 2,158
- Văliug14 km · 768
- Carașova15 km · 2,725
- Goruia15 km · 751
All localities in Caraș-Severin County
Localities of similar size
Population of Reșița over time
Reșița had 88,684 residents in 2016 and 76,155 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 83,149 |
| 2022 | 81,500 |
| 2023 | 80,049 |
| 2024 | 78,705 |
| 2025 | 77,121 |
| 2026 | 76,155 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Existing dwellings”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,779 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times the national average.
All indicators for Reșița
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 | Reșița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,755 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,565 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reșița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.91 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,619 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,303 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 26,547 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 44 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 348.6 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,024 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.3 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,852 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Reșița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.61 km | 3.67 km | 6.17 km | ranked 865 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 368 m³ | 2,456 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 303 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reșița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.2 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 623 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.28 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reșița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 322 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 139 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Reșița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 204 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 621 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 841 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Reșița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.4 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 972 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,468 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Reșița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.43 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 126 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Reșița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 143 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 397 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Reșița
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 trade1,601 · 19.0%
- Administrative and support services992 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage916 · 10.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical841 · 10.0%
- Construction679 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing665 · 7.9%
- Real estate493 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services491 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,189 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)800 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines739 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities647 · 7.7%
- Office administration and business support activities593 · 7.0%
- Real estate activities493 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities458 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings432 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities431 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities409 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reșița?
Reșița has 76,155 residents (2026), ranking 32 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Reșița?
Reșița covers 198.3 km², with a density of 384 people per km².
Is the population of Reșița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Reșița went from 88,684 to 76,155, a change of −14.1%.
Where is Reșița?
Reșița is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.300, longitude 21.890.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Reșița?
In Reșița, “Existing dwellings” stands at 26,547 (2025), ranking 44 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Reșița?
In Reșița, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.43 ‰ (2024), ranking 126 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Reșița?
The nearest to Reșița are Lupac (7.2 km), Târnova (9.6 km), Ocna de Fier (10 km), Ezeriș (11 km), Dognecea (12 km).