Coșteiu: population and statistics
Coșteiu has a population of 3,871 (2026) across 83.6 km², or 46.3 people per km². It ranks 1,128 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,871 residents
- 83.6 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Coșteiu ranks No. 35 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.30 ‰ in Coșteiu, compared with an average of 3.31 ‰ in Timiș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 273 ‰ in Coșteiu, compared with an average of 334 ‰ in Timiș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Coșteiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (63 businesses).
Coșteiu in numbers
Where is Coșteiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Lugoj7.4 km · 43,052
- Balinț7.9 km · 1,519
- Belinț9.9 km · 2,376
- Boldur10 km · 2,352
- Bethausen10 km · 2,873
- Traian Vuia12 km · 2,138
- Bârna13 km · 1,437
- Ghizela14 km · 1,181
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Coșteiu over time
Coșteiu had 3,874 residents in 2016 and 3,871 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,885 |
| 2022 | 3,883 |
| 2023 | 3,860 |
| 2024 | 3,863 |
| 2025 | 3,844 |
| 2026 | 3,871 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,710 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lugoj (43,052 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Coșteiu
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 | Coșteiu | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.9 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 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) | 12.9 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Coșteiu | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.83 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,329 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.30 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 90 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,712 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,245 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 442.3 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,119 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.6 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,369 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.65 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 212 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Coșteiu | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.73 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 660 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 137 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 791 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Coșteiu | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.6 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 793 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.39 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 398 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Coșteiu | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 273 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 231 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Coșteiu | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49.1 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 422 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.64 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 432 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Coșteiu | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Coșteiu | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Coșteiu
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 trade90 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage59 · 14.0%
- Construction43 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services40 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing34 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 6.4%
- Real estate27 · 6.4%
- Other service activities26 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 15.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines50 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities38 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings35 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 6.9%
- Real estate activities27 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering21 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities18 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coșteiu?
Coșteiu has 3,871 residents (2026), ranking 1,128 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Coșteiu?
Coșteiu covers 83.6 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Coșteiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Coșteiu went from 3,874 to 3,871, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Coșteiu?
Coșteiu is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.753, longitude 21.893.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coșteiu?
In Coșteiu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.30 ‰ (2025), ranking 90 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coșteiu?
In Coșteiu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 273 ‰ (2024), ranking 231 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Coșteiu?
The nearest to Coșteiu are Lugoj (7.4 km), Balinț (7.9 km), Belinț (9.9 km), Boldur (10 km), Bethausen (10 km).