Vermeș: population and statistics
Vermeș has a population of 1,401 (2026) across 114.4 km², or 12.3 people per km². It ranks 2,810 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,401 residents
- 114.4 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Vermeș ranks No. 55 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 7 ‰ in Vermeș, compared with an average of 955 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Vermeș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (7 businesses).
Vermeș in numbers
Where is Vermeș?
Population of Vermeș over time
Vermeș had 1,535 residents in 2016 and 1,401 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,489 |
| 2022 | 1,468 |
| 2023 | 1,452 |
| 2024 | 1,438 |
| 2025 | 1,396 |
| 2026 | 1,401 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,017 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ramna, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Darova (3,362 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Vermeș
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 | Vermeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.1 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 328 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vermeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.57 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,171 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,934 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 666 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,968 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 475.4 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,707 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.1 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 253 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vermeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.8 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,609 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.71 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vermeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vermeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 911 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vermeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.7 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,754 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vermeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 539 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vermeș | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 366 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vermeș
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 trade10 · 18.9%
- Construction6 · 11.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 9.4%
- Transport and storage5 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing4 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services4 · 7.5%
- Other service activities4 · 7.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 13.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 9.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings4 · 7.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 5.7%
- Advertising and market research3 · 5.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vermeș?
Vermeș has 1,401 residents (2026), ranking 2,810 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vermeș?
Vermeș covers 114.4 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Vermeș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vermeș went from 1,535 to 1,401, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Vermeș?
Vermeș is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.530, longitude 21.671.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vermeș?
In Vermeș, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,183 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Vermeș?
In Vermeș, “Existing dwellings” stands at 666 (2025), ranking 2,968 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Vermeș?
The nearest to Vermeș are Ramna (6.6 km), Darova (8.7 km), Nițchidorf (11 km), Tormac (14 km), Buziaș (14 km).