Zorlențu Mare: population and statistics
Zorlențu Mare has a population of 1,076 (2026) across 70.6 km², or 15.2 people per km². It ranks 3,011 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +24.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,076 residents
- 70.6 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Zorlențu Mare ranks No. 66 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 185.9 m³ in Zorlențu Mare, compared with an average of 38.1 m³ in Caraș-Severin County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 28 ‰ in Zorlențu Mare, compared with an average of 122 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Zorlențu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Zorlențu Mare in numbers
Where is Zorlențu Mare?
Population of Zorlențu Mare over time
Zorlențu Mare had 867 residents in 2016 and 1,076 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 979 |
| 2022 | 967 |
| 2023 | 979 |
| 2024 | 1,024 |
| 2025 | 1,099 |
| 2026 | 1,076 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,882 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Brebu, 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Zorlențu Mare
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 | Zorlențu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.7 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 212 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.6 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 52 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.2 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 144 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zorlențu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.35 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 46 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,706 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 640 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,008 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 594.8 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 643 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 79.4 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 38 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zorlențu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.4 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zorlențu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 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 | Zorlențu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 789 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zorlențu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 185.9 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 12 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Zorlențu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 563 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 188 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Zorlențu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,123 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zorlențu Mare
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 trade23 · 27.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage8 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services8 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.1%
- Construction6 · 7.1%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply5 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 17.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 17.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 7.1%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply5 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zorlențu Mare?
Zorlențu Mare has 1,076 residents (2026), ranking 3,011 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zorlențu Mare?
Zorlențu Mare covers 70.6 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Zorlențu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zorlențu Mare went from 867 to 1,076, a change of +24.1%.
Where is Zorlențu Mare?
Zorlențu Mare is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.462, longitude 21.957.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Zorlențu Mare?
In Zorlențu Mare, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 185.9 m³ (2025), ranking 12 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zorlențu Mare?
In Zorlențu Mare, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,123 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Zorlențu Mare?
The nearest to Zorlențu Mare are Brebu (5.4 km), Fârliug (7.1 km), Copăcele (8.4 km), Ezeriș (9.4 km), Știuca (11 km).