Socol: population and statistics
Socol has a population of 2,091 (2026) across 69.8 km², or 30.0 people per km². It ranks 2,263 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,091 residents
- 69.8 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Socol ranks No. 31 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 1 ‰ in Socol, compared with an average of 955 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 25 ‰ in Socol, compared with an average of 182 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Socol: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Socol in numbers
Where is Socol?
Population of Socol over time
Socol had 2,173 residents in 2016 and 2,091 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,091 |
| 2022 | 2,083 |
| 2023 | 2,063 |
| 2024 | 2,070 |
| 2025 | 2,096 |
| 2026 | 2,091 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,769 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pojejena, 11.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moldova Nouă (11,871 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Socol
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 | Socol | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,978 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Socol | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.32 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,214 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,164 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 959 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,519 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 458.6 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,911 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.0 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Socol | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.0 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,963 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.96 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,588 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Socol | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 25 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,044 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.4% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Socol | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 778 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Socol | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.2 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,978 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.36 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 594 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Socol | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Socol | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Socol
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 trade18 · 25.0%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 11.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 9.7%
- Construction7 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage6 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services6 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 19.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 11.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 9.7%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings5 · 6.9%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 6.9%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 4.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Socol?
Socol has 2,091 residents (2026), ranking 2,263 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Socol?
Socol covers 69.8 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Socol growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Socol went from 2,173 to 2,091, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Socol?
Socol is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.841, longitude 21.434.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Socol?
In Socol, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,225 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Socol?
In Socol, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,044 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Socol?
The nearest to Socol are Pojejena (11 km), Naidăș (12 km), Berliște (16 km), Ciuchici (18 km), Vrani (21 km).