Târnova (Caraș-Severin County): population and statistics
Târnova has a population of 1,577 (2026) across 50.0 km², or 31.6 people per km². It ranks 2,669 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,577 residents
- 50.0 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Târnova ranks No. 46 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 56 ‰ in Târnova, compared with an average of 122 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 650.6 ‰ in Târnova, compared with an average of 476.7 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Târnova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Târnova in numbers
Where is Târnova?
Population of Târnova over time
Târnova had 1,673 residents in 2016 and 1,577 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,626 |
| 2022 | 1,620 |
| 2023 | 1,618 |
| 2024 | 1,610 |
| 2025 | 1,589 |
| 2026 | 1,577 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,996 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Brebu, 9.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reșița (76,155 residents), 9.6 km away.
All indicators for Târnova
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 | Târnova | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Târnova | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.88 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,119 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,026 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,393 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 650.6 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.9 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 437 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Târnova | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.3 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,402 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.27 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Târnova | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 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 |
Education
| Indicator | Târnova | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,859 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 522 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Târnova
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 trade22 · 25.9%
- Transport and storage10 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services10 · 11.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 10.6%
- Construction8 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing5 · 5.9%
- Information and communication4 · 4.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 8.2%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings5 · 5.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 5.9%
- Information service activities4 · 4.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Târnova?
Târnova has 1,577 residents (2026), ranking 2,669 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Târnova?
Târnova covers 50.0 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Târnova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Târnova went from 1,673 to 1,577, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Târnova?
Târnova is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.335, longitude 22.002.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târnova?
In Târnova, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 56 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,859 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târnova?
In Târnova, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 650.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 404 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Târnova?
The nearest to Târnova are Brebu (9.5 km), Reșița (9.6 km), Păltiniș (10 km), Ezeriș (12 km), Văliug (14 km).