Checea: population and statistics
Checea has a population of 2,390 (2026) across 57.3 km², or 41.7 people per km². It ranks 2,002 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,390 residents
- 57.3 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Checea ranks No. 67 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.1% in Checea, compared with an average of 0.8% in Timiș County and 2.0% nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 374.5 ‰ in Checea, compared with an average of 472.9 ‰ in Timiș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Checea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Checea in numbers
Where is Checea?
Neighbouring localities
- Cărpiniș6.6 km · 5,835
- Cenei6.8 km · 3,065
- Jimbolia9.7 km · 12,794
- Uivar11 km · 3,154
- Iecea Mare12 km · 2,883
- Săcălaz12 km · 12,573
- Lenauheim14 km · 6,253
- Biled18 km · 4,243
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Checea over time
Checea had 2,132 residents in 2016 and 2,390 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,290 |
| 2022 | 2,311 |
| 2023 | 2,352 |
| 2024 | 2,342 |
| 2025 | 2,367 |
| 2026 | 2,390 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,025 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cărpiniș (5,835 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Checea
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 | Checea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 834 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 476 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Checea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.41 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,426 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 895 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,642 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 374.5 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,884 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.8 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,399 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Checea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.6 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,729 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.26 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,350 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Checea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 172 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 491 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 3,098 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Checea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.8 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,672 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Checea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 667 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Checea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Checea
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 trade37 · 25.7%
- Construction18 · 12.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage13 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing11 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 15.3%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 11.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings13 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities8 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Checea?
Checea has 2,390 residents (2026), ranking 2,002 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Checea?
Checea covers 57.3 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Checea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Checea went from 2,132 to 2,390, a change of +12.1%.
Where is Checea?
Checea is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.753, longitude 20.835.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Checea?
In Checea, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.1% (2026), ranking 3,098 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Checea?
In Checea, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 374.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,884 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Checea?
The nearest to Checea are Cărpiniș (6.6 km), Cenei (6.8 km), Jimbolia (9.7 km), Uivar (11 km), Iecea Mare (12 km).