Sichevița: population and statistics
Sichevița has a population of 1,938 (2026) across 126.3 km², or 15.3 people per km². It ranks 2,377 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,938 residents
- 126.3 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Sichevița ranks No. 36 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 4.0 nights in Sichevița, compared with an average of 2.7 nights in Caraș-Severin County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 63.8 m² in Sichevița, compared with an average of 54.5 m² in Caraș-Severin County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Sichevița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Sichevița in numbers
Where is Sichevița?
Population of Sichevița over time
Sichevița had 2,134 residents in 2016 and 1,938 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,006 |
| 2022 | 1,992 |
| 2023 | 1,981 |
| 2024 | 1,967 |
| 2025 | 1,967 |
| 2026 | 1,938 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,683 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gârnic, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moldova Nouă (11,871 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Sichevița
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 | Sichevița | 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) | 17.5 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sichevița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.02 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,248 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,128 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,250 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,961 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 645.0 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 428 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.8 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 386 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sichevița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.7 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,099 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 | Sichevița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sichevița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.0 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 120 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,388 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 174 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58.8 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 192 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sichevița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.5 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,032 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.75 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,380 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sichevița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Sichevița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sichevița
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 trade23 · 15.2%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 13.9%
- Transport and storage20 · 13.2%
- Administrative and support services15 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing12 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 7.3%
- Construction10 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 12.6%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 12.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 10.6%
- Accommodation16 · 10.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 7.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities10 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities9 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 6.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sichevița?
Sichevița has 1,938 residents (2026), ranking 2,377 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sichevița?
Sichevița covers 126.3 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Sichevița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sichevița went from 2,134 to 1,938, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Sichevița?
Sichevița is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.713, longitude 21.838.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sichevița?
In Sichevița, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 4.0 nights (2025), ranking 120 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Sichevița?
In Sichevița, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 63.8 m² (2025), ranking 386 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Sichevița?
The nearest to Sichevița are Gârnic (5.5 km), Șopotu Nou (9.4 km), Berzasca (12 km), Coronini (13 km), Moldova Nouă (14 km).