Bârna: population and statistics
Bârna has a population of 1,437 (2026) across 78.7 km², or 18.3 people per km². It ranks 2,782 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,437 residents
- 78.7 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Bârna ranks No. 89 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Bârna, compared with an average of 79.2 ‰ in Timiș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.41 km in Bârna, compared with an average of 3.51 km in Timiș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Bârna in numbers
Where is Bârna?
Population of Bârna over time
Bârna had 1,569 residents in 2016 and 1,437 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,503 |
| 2022 | 1,475 |
| 2023 | 1,480 |
| 2024 | 1,471 |
| 2025 | 1,454 |
| 2026 | 1,437 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,018 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Traian Vuia, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumbrava (2,688 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Bârna
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 | Bârna | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 722 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bârna | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.69 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 674 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,310 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 597 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,044 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 415.4 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.8 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 970 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bârna | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bârna | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 200 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bârna | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.5 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,235 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.41 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 60 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bârna | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 479 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bârna | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 387 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bârna?
Bârna has 1,437 residents (2026), ranking 2,782 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bârna?
Bârna covers 78.7 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Bârna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bârna went from 1,569 to 1,437, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Bârna?
Bârna is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.720, longitude 22.055.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârna?
In Bârna, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârna?
In Bârna, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.41 km (2025), ranking 60 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Bârna?
The nearest to Bârna are Traian Vuia (7.2 km), Criciova (8.6 km), Dumbrava (11 km), Fârdea (11 km), Lugoj (13 km).