Cărpiniș: population and statistics
Cărpiniș has a population of 5,835 (2026) across 45.9 km², or 127 people per km². It ranks 597 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,835 residents
- 45.9 km²
- 127 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Cărpiniș ranks No. 22 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 325.3 ‰ in Cărpiniș, compared with an average of 472.9 ‰ in Timiș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.7 in Cărpiniș, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Timiș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Cărpiniș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (89 businesses).
Cărpiniș in numbers
Where is Cărpiniș?
Population of Cărpiniș over time
Cărpiniș had 5,660 residents in 2016 and 5,835 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,787 |
| 2022 | 5,850 |
| 2023 | 5,846 |
| 2024 | 5,836 |
| 2025 | 5,852 |
| 2026 | 5,835 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,426 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săcălaz (12,573 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Cărpiniș
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 | Cărpiniș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cărpiniș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.86 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,548 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,898 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,062 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 325.3 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,093 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 70.7 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 143 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.17 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cărpiniș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.6 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 873 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.71 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,931 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cărpiniș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 224 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 340 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cărpiniș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.5 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,625 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.96 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 867 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cărpiniș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 639 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 567 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cărpiniș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cărpiniș
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 trade139 · 25.1%
- Construction67 · 12.1%
- Transport and storage62 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing48 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services46 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 5.1%
- Other service activities28 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)89 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 15.6%
- Specialised construction activities59 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings54 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities40 · 7.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services33 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities26 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities25 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cărpiniș?
Cărpiniș has 5,835 residents (2026), ranking 597 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cărpiniș?
Cărpiniș covers 45.9 km², with a density of 127 people per km².
Is the population of Cărpiniș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cărpiniș went from 5,660 to 5,835, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Cărpiniș?
Cărpiniș is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.787, longitude 20.904.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cărpiniș?
In Cărpiniș, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 325.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,093 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cărpiniș?
In Cărpiniș, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,808 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Cărpiniș?
The nearest to Cărpiniș are Săcălaz (6.2 km), Checea (6.6 km), Iecea Mare (6.7 km), Cenei (7.9 km), Biled (12 km).