Zăvoi: population and statistics
Zăvoi has a population of 3,780 (2026) across 391.3 km², or 9.7 people per km². It ranks 1,167 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,780 residents
- 391.3 km²
- 10 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Zăvoi ranks No. 10 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 68.0 m² in Zăvoi, compared with an average of 54.5 m² in Caraș-Severin County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Zăvoi, compared with an average of 1.92 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Zăvoi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (61 businesses).
Zăvoi in numbers
Where is Zăvoi?
Population of Zăvoi over time
Zăvoi had 4,143 residents in 2016 and 3,780 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,958 |
| 2022 | 3,874 |
| 2023 | 3,843 |
| 2024 | 3,841 |
| 2025 | 3,800 |
| 2026 | 3,780 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 54,804 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Marga, 11.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oțelu Roșu (11,409 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Zăvoi
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 | Zăvoi | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 503 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 838 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zăvoi | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.71 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,856 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,851 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,858 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,095 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 491.5 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,506 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.0 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 230 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zăvoi | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.81 km | 3.67 km | 6.17 km | ranked 260 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 198 m³ | 2,456 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 661 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zăvoi | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.5 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.44 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 700 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zăvoi | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zăvoi | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 365 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 452 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96.8 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 119 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zăvoi | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 48.9 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 428 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.75 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,148 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Zăvoi | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Zăvoi | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zăvoi
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 trade80 · 20.6%
- Transport and storage54 · 13.9%
- Accommodation and food services45 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing41 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services36 · 9.3%
- Construction34 · 8.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation23 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 15.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 12.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 10.3%
- Food and beverage service activities35 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities32 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 7.5%
- Accommodation26 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings21 · 5.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities18 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)17 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zăvoi?
Zăvoi has 3,780 residents (2026), ranking 1,167 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zăvoi?
Zăvoi covers 391.3 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Zăvoi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zăvoi went from 4,143 to 3,780, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Zăvoi?
Zăvoi is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.398, longitude 22.515.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Zăvoi?
In Zăvoi, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 68.0 m² (2025), ranking 230 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zăvoi?
In Zăvoi, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,575 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Zăvoi?
The nearest to Zăvoi are Marga (12 km), Bolvașnița (13 km), Băuțar (13 km), Turnu Ruieni (15 km), Oțelu Roșu (19 km).