Balinț: population and statistics
Balinț has a population of 1,519 (2026) across 55.6 km², or 27.3 people per km². It ranks 2,714 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,519 residents
- 55.6 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Balinț ranks No. 87 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.79 km in Balinț, compared with an average of 3.51 km in Timiș County and 3.05 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 36.9 ‰ in Balinț, compared with an average of 23.1 ‰ in Timiș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Balinț: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Balinț in numbers
Where is Balinț?
Neighbouring localities
- Secaș7.7 km · 350
- Coșteiu7.9 km · 3,871
- Bethausen8.1 km · 2,873
- Ghizela8.3 km · 1,181
- Bara8.4 km · 358
- Belinț10 km · 2,376
- Boldur14 km · 2,352
- Traian Vuia15 km · 2,138
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Balinț over time
Balinț had 1,602 residents in 2016 and 1,519 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,527 |
| 2022 | 1,524 |
| 2023 | 1,511 |
| 2024 | 1,516 |
| 2025 | 1,534 |
| 2026 | 1,519 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Timiș County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,791 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Secaș, 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Balinț
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 | Balinț | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.3 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 364 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.9 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 22 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 496 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Balinț | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.42 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 398 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.63 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 674 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 888 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,652 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 584.6 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 694 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.7 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Balinț | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.0 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.66 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,807 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Balinț | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 253 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 283 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Balinț | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.0 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,595 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.79 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 9 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Balinț | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Balinț | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Balinț
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 trade26 · 21.1%
- Transport and storage18 · 14.6%
- Administrative and support services15 · 12.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.1%
- Construction9 · 7.3%
- Other service activities8 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 12.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.3%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 7.3%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings8 · 6.5%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balinț?
Balinț has 1,519 residents (2026), ranking 2,714 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Balinț?
Balinț covers 55.6 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Balinț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Balinț went from 1,602 to 1,519, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Balinț?
Balinț is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.819, longitude 21.858.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balinț?
In Balinț, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.79 km (2025), ranking 9 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balinț?
In Balinț, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 22 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Balinț?
The nearest to Balinț are Secaș (7.7 km), Coșteiu (7.9 km), Bethausen (8.1 km), Ghizela (8.3 km), Bara (8.4 km).