Șopotu Nou: population and statistics
Șopotu Nou has a population of 1,005 (2026) across 74.7 km², or 13.5 people per km². It ranks 3,050 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,005 residents
- 74.7 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Șopotu Nou ranks No. 68 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Șopotu Nou, compared with an average of 2.08 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Șopotu Nou: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Șopotu Nou in numbers
Where is Șopotu Nou?
Population of Șopotu Nou over time
Șopotu Nou had 1,164 residents in 2016 and 1,005 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,043 |
| 2022 | 1,035 |
| 2023 | 1,014 |
| 2024 | 1,018 |
| 2025 | 1,014 |
| 2026 | 1,005 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,461 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gârnic, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sichevița (1,938 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Șopotu Nou
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 | Șopotu Nou | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șopotu Nou | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.97 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,776 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 436 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,152 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 433.8 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,231 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.8 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,272 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șopotu Nou | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.9 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,679 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șopotu Nou | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 135 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 684 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șopotu Nou | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.0 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,515 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.98 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 862 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Șopotu Nou | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 113 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șopotu Nou
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 trade13 · 18.3%
- Transport and storage12 · 16.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 14.1%
- Administrative and support services9 · 12.7%
- Manufacturing6 · 8.5%
- Construction6 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 18.3%
- Forestry and logging9 · 12.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 11.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 9.9%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 9.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings4 · 5.6%
- Civil engineering4 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șopotu Nou?
Șopotu Nou has 1,005 residents (2026), ranking 3,050 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șopotu Nou?
Șopotu Nou covers 74.7 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Șopotu Nou growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șopotu Nou went from 1,164 to 1,005, a change of −13.7%.
Where is Șopotu Nou?
Șopotu Nou is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.796, longitude 21.861.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Șopotu Nou?
In Șopotu Nou, “Existing dwellings” stands at 436 (2025), ranking 3,152 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șopotu Nou?
In Șopotu Nou, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Șopotu Nou?
The nearest to Șopotu Nou are Gârnic (7.5 km), Dalboșeț (8.6 km), Cărbunari (9.0 km), Sichevița (9.4 km), Lăpușnicu Mare (12 km).