Rusca Montană: population and statistics
Rusca Montană has a population of 1,659 (2026) across 153.8 km², or 10.8 people per km². It ranks 2,618 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,659 residents
- 153.8 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Rusca Montană ranks No. 43 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.0 ‰ in Rusca Montană, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 673.9 ‰ in Rusca Montană, compared with an average of 476.7 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Rusca Montană: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Rusca Montană in numbers
Where is Rusca Montană?
Population of Rusca Montană over time
Rusca Montană had 1,945 residents in 2016 and 1,659 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,825 |
| 2022 | 1,796 |
| 2023 | 1,738 |
| 2024 | 1,717 |
| 2025 | 1,694 |
| 2026 | 1,659 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,546 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oțelu Roșu (11,409 residents), 10.0 km away.
All indicators for Rusca Montană
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 | Rusca Montană | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,688 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,046 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rusca Montană | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.93 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,533 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,118 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,226 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 673.9 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 332 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.4 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,448 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rusca Montană | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.8 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.41 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rusca Montană | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 786 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Rusca Montană | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Rusca Montană | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rusca Montană
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 trade55 · 30.2%
- Manufacturing42 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage33 · 18.1%
- Construction13 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 4.9%
- Administrative and support services8 · 4.4%
- Real estate6 · 3.3%
- Other service activities5 · 2.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 24.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 22.5%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products38 · 20.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 15.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities6 · 3.3%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 3.3%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 1.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rusca Montană?
Rusca Montană has 1,659 residents (2026), ranking 2,618 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rusca Montană?
Rusca Montană covers 153.8 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Rusca Montană growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rusca Montană went from 1,945 to 1,659, a change of −14.7%.
Where is Rusca Montană?
Rusca Montană is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.620, longitude 22.399.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rusca Montană?
In Rusca Montană, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,046 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rusca Montană?
In Rusca Montană, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 673.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 332 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Rusca Montană?
The nearest to Rusca Montană are Oțelu Roșu (10.0 km), Tomești (11 km), Nădrag (12 km), Marga (16 km), Glimboca (16 km).