Criciova: population and statistics
Criciova has a population of 1,642 (2026) across 50.5 km², or 32.5 people per km². It ranks 2,628 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,642 residents
- 50.5 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Criciova ranks No. 84 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.31 ‰ in Criciova, compared with an average of 5.18 ‰ in Timiș County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 274 ‰ in Criciova, compared with an average of 334 ‰ in Timiș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Criciova: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Criciova in numbers
Where is Criciova?
Population of Criciova over time
Criciova had 1,608 residents in 2016 and 1,642 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,598 |
| 2022 | 1,569 |
| 2023 | 1,573 |
| 2024 | 1,574 |
| 2025 | 1,636 |
| 2026 | 1,642 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,080 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gavojdia (2,853 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Criciova
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 | Criciova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Criciova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.31 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 406 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 768 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,840 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 467.7 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,794 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.3 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 413 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Criciova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.6 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.31 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 94 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Criciova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 274 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 229 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 | Criciova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.8 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,356 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.04 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 301 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Criciova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Criciova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 556 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Criciova
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 trade42 · 18.6%
- Administrative and support services22 · 9.7%
- Construction20 · 8.8%
- Transport and storage20 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 7.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation16 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing15 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 11.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 8.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings12 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities12 · 5.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy12 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering11 · 4.9%
- Education11 · 4.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Criciova?
Criciova has 1,642 residents (2026), ranking 2,628 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Criciova?
Criciova covers 50.5 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Criciova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Criciova went from 1,608 to 1,642, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Criciova?
Criciova is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.643, longitude 22.044.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Criciova?
In Criciova, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.31 ‰ (2026), ranking 94 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Criciova?
In Criciova, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 274 ‰ (2024), ranking 229 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Criciova?
The nearest to Criciova are Gavojdia (4.4 km), Bârna (8.6 km), Știuca (11 km), Sacu (11 km), Lugoj (12 km).