Văliug: population and statistics
Văliug has a population of 768 (2026) across 98.0 km², or 7.8 people per km². It ranks 3,118 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 768 residents
- 98.0 km²
- 8 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Văliug ranks No. 72 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 231.8 m³ in Văliug, compared with an average of 38.1 m³ in Caraș-Severin County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.60 ‰ in Văliug, compared with an average of 0.89 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Văliug: the most common activity among active businesses is Accommodation (29 businesses).
Văliug in numbers
Where is Văliug?
Neighbouring localities
- Brebu Nou8.4 km · 328
- Carașova10 km · 2,725
- Târnova14 km · 1,577
- Reșița14 km · 76,155
- Bucoșnița17 km · 2,751
- Lupac17 km · 2,429
- Goruia18 km · 751
- Buchin19 km · 2,006
All localities in Caraș-Severin County
Localities of similar size
Population of Văliug over time
Văliug had 769 residents in 2016 and 768 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 786 |
| 2022 | 772 |
| 2023 | 763 |
| 2024 | 764 |
| 2025 | 776 |
| 2026 | 768 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,724 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.6 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Văliug
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 | Văliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,392 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Văliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.16 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 874 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.51 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 162 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 905 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,620 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,178 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 13 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.4 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 831 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.81 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 91 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Văliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.5 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 51 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.81 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 70 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Văliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 296 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 184 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Văliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 9.1 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 61 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4,725 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 48 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 884.1 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 13 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Văliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 231.8 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 6 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.16 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 381 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Văliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.30 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 367 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.30 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 50 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.60 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 7 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Văliug | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,062 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 46 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Văliug
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
- Accommodation and food services34 · 14.6%
- Administrative and support services32 · 13.7%
- Wholesale and retail trade31 · 13.3%
- Transport and storage26 · 11.2%
- Real estate19 · 8.2%
- Construction18 · 7.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation15 · 6.4%
- Manufacturing13 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Accommodation29 · 12.4%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 11.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 9.4%
- Real estate activities19 · 8.2%
- Rental and leasing activities19 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 7.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 7.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities15 · 6.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Văliug?
Văliug has 768 residents (2026), ranking 3,118 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Văliug?
Văliug covers 98.0 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Văliug growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Văliug went from 769 to 768, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Văliug?
Văliug is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.213, longitude 22.022.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Văliug?
In Văliug, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 231.8 m³ (2025), ranking 6 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Văliug?
In Văliug, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.60 ‰ (2024), ranking 7 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Văliug?
The nearest to Văliug are Brebu Nou (8.4 km), Carașova (10 km), Târnova (14 km), Reșița (14 km), Bucoșnița (17 km).