Vărădia: population and statistics
Vărădia has a population of 1,437 (2026) across 87.3 km², or 16.5 people per km². It ranks 2,782 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,437 residents
- 87.3 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Vărădia ranks No. 53 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.4 ‰ in Vărădia, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Vărădia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Vărădia in numbers
Where is Vărădia?
Population of Vărădia over time
Vărădia had 1,422 residents in 2016 and 1,437 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,401 |
| 2022 | 1,386 |
| 2023 | 1,387 |
| 2024 | 1,398 |
| 2025 | 1,431 |
| 2026 | 1,437 |
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All indicators for Vărădia
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 | Vărădia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 958 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vărădia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.24 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,466 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 698 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,932 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 485.7 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,574 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.5 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,590 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vărădia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.5 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.09 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,583 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vărădia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.2% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 506 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vărădia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.2 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 834 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Vărădia | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 387 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vărădia
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 trade19 · 17.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services11 · 10.4%
- Construction10 · 9.4%
- Transport and storage10 · 9.4%
- Real estate10 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing6 · 5.7%
- Other service activities6 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 15.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 12.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 10.4%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 9.4%
- Real estate activities10 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 7.5%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vărădia?
Vărădia has 1,437 residents (2026), ranking 2,782 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vărădia?
Vărădia covers 87.3 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Vărădia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vărădia went from 1,422 to 1,437, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Vărădia?
Vărădia is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.098, longitude 21.519.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Vărădia?
In Vărădia, “Existing dwellings” stands at 698 (2025), ranking 2,932 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vărădia?
In Vărădia, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 381 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Vărădia?
The nearest to Vărădia are Grădinari (5.1 km), Vrani (8.4 km), Răcășdia (12 km), Ticvaniu Mare (13 km), Berliște (14 km).