Cenei: population and statistics
Cenei has a population of 3,065 (2026) across 68.1 km², or 45.0 people per km². It ranks 1,536 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,065 residents
- 68.1 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Cenei ranks No. 49 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 266 ‰ in Cenei, compared with an average of 334 ‰ in Timiș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.9 ‰ in Cenei, compared with an average of 7.2 ‰ in Timiș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Cenei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Cenei in numbers
Where is Cenei?
Population of Cenei over time
Cenei had 3,099 residents in 2016 and 3,065 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,062 |
| 2022 | 3,025 |
| 2023 | 3,006 |
| 2024 | 3,035 |
| 2025 | 3,045 |
| 2026 | 3,065 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,535 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Checea, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cărpiniș (5,835 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Cenei
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 | Cenei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 437 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cenei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.86 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,317 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.98 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,653 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,275 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,929 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 416.0 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,484 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.1 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 324 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,727 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cenei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.8 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 966 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.65 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cenei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 266 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 250 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cenei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,068 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cenei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.4 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,315 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cenei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.63 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 295 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cenei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cenei
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 trade56 · 20.8%
- Administrative and support services28 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing27 · 10.0%
- Construction26 · 9.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 7.8%
- Transport and storage19 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 6.3%
- Construction of buildings16 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 5.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities13 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy13 · 4.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities13 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cenei?
Cenei has 3,065 residents (2026), ranking 1,536 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cenei?
Cenei covers 68.1 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Cenei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cenei went from 3,099 to 3,065, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Cenei?
Cenei is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.716, longitude 20.904.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cenei?
In Cenei, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 266 ‰ (2024), ranking 250 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cenei?
In Cenei, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,887 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Cenei?
The nearest to Cenei are Checea (6.8 km), Uivar (7.2 km), Cărpiniș (7.9 km), Săcălaz (9.7 km), Sânmihaiu Român (14 km).