Turnu Ruieni: population and statistics
Turnu Ruieni has a population of 3,408 (2026) across 150.1 km², or 22.7 people per km². It ranks 1,334 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,408 residents
- 150.1 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Turnu Ruieni ranks No. 13 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.0 ‰ in Turnu Ruieni, compared with an average of 12.2 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 153.2 ‰ in Turnu Ruieni, compared with an average of 41.5 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Turnu Ruieni: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (28 businesses).
Turnu Ruieni in numbers
Where is Turnu Ruieni?
Population of Turnu Ruieni over time
Turnu Ruieni had 3,484 residents in 2016 and 3,408 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,462 |
| 2022 | 3,453 |
| 2023 | 3,456 |
| 2024 | 3,428 |
| 2025 | 3,387 |
| 2026 | 3,408 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,015 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Caransebeș (27,273 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Turnu Ruieni
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 | Turnu Ruieni | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,042 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turnu Ruieni | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.33 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,020 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,322 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,837 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 387.9 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,781 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.6 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turnu Ruieni | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.1 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.81 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 561 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turnu Ruieni | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Turnu Ruieni | 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) | 2,431 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 94 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 153.2 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 77 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Turnu Ruieni | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.9 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,600 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.62 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 191 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Turnu Ruieni | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Turnu Ruieni | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Turnu Ruieni
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 trade41 · 19.2%
- Transport and storage30 · 14.1%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 12.2%
- Construction24 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services24 · 11.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 6.6%
- Manufacturing14 · 6.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation13 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 13.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 10.3%
- Accommodation20 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 9.4%
- Rental and leasing activities19 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering16 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings15 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 6.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turnu Ruieni?
Turnu Ruieni has 3,408 residents (2026), ranking 1,334 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Turnu Ruieni?
Turnu Ruieni covers 150.1 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Turnu Ruieni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Turnu Ruieni went from 3,484 to 3,408, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Turnu Ruieni?
Turnu Ruieni is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.398, longitude 22.318.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turnu Ruieni?
In Turnu Ruieni, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,042 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turnu Ruieni?
In Turnu Ruieni, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 153.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 77 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Turnu Ruieni?
The nearest to Turnu Ruieni are Caransebeș (7.9 km), Glimboca (10 km), Bolvașnița (11 km), Obreja (12 km), Buchin (12 km).