Ciacova: population and statistics
Ciacova has a population of 5,603 (2026) across 139.9 km², or 40.1 people per km². It ranks 625 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,603 residents
- 139.9 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Ciacova ranks No. 23 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.18 ‰ in Ciacova, compared with an average of 6.04 ‰ in Timiș County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 289 ‰ in Ciacova, compared with an average of 334 ‰ in Timiș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Ciacova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (93 businesses).
Ciacova in numbers
Where is Ciacova?
Neighbouring localities
- Ghilad3.2 km · 2,136
- Jebel9.1 km · 3,844
- Voiteg12 km · 2,373
- Banloc13 km · 3,007
- Giulvăz13 km · 3,266
- Deta13 km · 7,499
- Pădureni13 km · 2,216
- Parța14 km · 2,830
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ciacova over time
Ciacova had 5,379 residents in 2016 and 5,603 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,465 |
| 2022 | 5,493 |
| 2023 | 5,553 |
| 2024 | 5,601 |
| 2025 | 5,616 |
| 2026 | 5,603 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,588 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ghilad, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Giroc (28,883 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Ciacova
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 | Ciacova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 561 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciacova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.27 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,399 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.32 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 799 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,435 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 662 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 434.6 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,226 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.6 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 600 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.18 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,874 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciacova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.3 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 887 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.57 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 653 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciacova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 289 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 195 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 | Ciacova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.5 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,354 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.12 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,301 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciacova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.61 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 298 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.07 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 194 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciacova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 127 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 594 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciacova
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 trade120 · 24.1%
- Construction68 · 13.7%
- Administrative and support services50 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage47 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing39 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical35 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 6.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)93 · 18.7%
- Specialised construction activities66 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 12.5%
- Construction of buildings47 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities32 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 5.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities28 · 5.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities21 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciacova?
Ciacova has 5,603 residents (2026), ranking 625 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciacova?
Ciacova covers 139.9 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Ciacova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciacova went from 5,379 to 5,603, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Ciacova?
Ciacova is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.500, longitude 21.133.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciacova?
In Ciacova, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.18 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,874 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciacova?
In Ciacova, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 289 ‰ (2024), ranking 195 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Ciacova?
The nearest to Ciacova are Ghilad (3.2 km), Jebel (9.1 km), Voiteg (12 km), Banloc (13 km), Giulvăz (13 km).