Topleț: population and statistics
Topleț has a population of 2,344 (2026) across 93.1 km², or 25.2 people per km². It ranks 2,041 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,344 residents
- 93.1 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Topleț ranks No. 26 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.0 ‰ in Topleț, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 85.3 m³ in Topleț, compared with an average of 38.1 m³ in Caraș-Severin County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Topleț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (43 businesses).
Topleț in numbers
Where is Topleț?
Population of Topleț over time
Topleț had 2,614 residents in 2016 and 2,344 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,521 |
| 2022 | 2,493 |
| 2023 | 2,463 |
| 2024 | 2,431 |
| 2025 | 2,401 |
| 2026 | 2,344 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,035 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ilovița, 8.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Orșova (11,031 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Topleț
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 | Topleț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,770 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 477 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) | 16.2 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 821 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Topleț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.25 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,463 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,342 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,805 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 572.5 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 761 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.8 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 792 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,629 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Topleț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.6 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.71 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,931 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Topleț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Topleț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 85.3 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 111 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.99 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,091 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Topleț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 249 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Topleț | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Topleț
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 trade54 · 29.7%
- Transport and storage22 · 12.1%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing18 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services14 · 7.7%
- Construction9 · 4.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 3.8%
- Information and communication7 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 23.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 14.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 3.8%
- Civil engineering7 · 3.8%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Topleț?
Topleț has 2,344 residents (2026), ranking 2,041 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Topleț?
Topleț covers 93.1 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Topleț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Topleț went from 2,614 to 2,344, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Topleț?
Topleț is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.798, longitude 22.375.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Topleț?
In Topleț, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,046 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Topleț?
In Topleț, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 85.3 m³ (2025), ranking 111 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Topleț?
The nearest to Topleț are Ilovița (8.3 km), Orșova (8.3 km), Băile Herculane (9.4 km), Eșelnița (10 km), Cireșu (13 km).