Denta: population and statistics
Denta has a population of 3,185 (2026) across 91.3 km², or 34.9 people per km². It ranks 1,455 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,185 residents
- 91.3 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Denta ranks No. 46 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 283 ‰ in Denta, compared with an average of 334 ‰ in Timiș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.11 km in Denta, compared with an average of 3.51 km in Timiș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Denta: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Denta in numbers
Where is Denta?
Neighbouring localities
- Deta5.2 km · 7,499
- Banloc9.7 km · 3,007
- Birda11 km · 2,089
- Moravița12 km · 2,632
- Voiteg15 km · 2,373
- Ghilad15 km · 2,136
- Livezile16 km · 1,595
- Gătaia17 km · 6,413
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Denta over time
Denta had 3,165 residents in 2016 and 3,185 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,194 |
| 2022 | 3,173 |
| 2023 | 3,162 |
| 2024 | 3,158 |
| 2025 | 3,186 |
| 2026 | 3,185 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,786 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Deta (7,499 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Denta
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 | Denta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,264 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Denta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.42 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 835 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.20 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,351 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,791 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 424.2 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,362 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.1 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 861 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.63 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,435 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Denta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.26 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 296 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 | Denta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.3 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.20 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Denta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 283 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 205 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 | Denta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.2 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 485 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.11 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 228 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Denta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Denta | 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) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Denta
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 trade50 · 24.3%
- Transport and storage26 · 12.6%
- Construction24 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services23 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing18 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 5.3%
- Other service activities11 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 17.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 16.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings20 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 9.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 8.7%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.4%
- Civil engineering8 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Denta?
Denta has 3,185 residents (2026), ranking 1,455 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Denta?
Denta covers 91.3 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Denta growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Denta went from 3,165 to 3,185, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Denta?
Denta is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.358, longitude 21.250.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Denta?
In Denta, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 283 ‰ (2024), ranking 205 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Denta?
In Denta, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.11 km (2025), ranking 228 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Denta?
The nearest to Denta are Deta (5.2 km), Banloc (9.7 km), Birda (11 km), Moravița (12 km), Voiteg (15 km).