Deta: population and statistics
Deta has a population of 7,499 (2026) across 32.8 km², or 229 people per km². It ranks 404 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,499 residents
- 32.8 km²
- 229 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Deta ranks No. 16 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.20 ‰ in Deta, compared with an average of 7.92 ‰ in Timiș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.3 in Deta, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Timiș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Deta: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (124 businesses).
Deta in numbers
Where is Deta?
Neighbouring localities
- Denta5.2 km · 3,185
- Banloc7.1 km · 3,007
- Birda10 km · 2,089
- Ghilad10 km · 2,136
- Voiteg11 km · 2,373
- Ciacova13 km · 5,603
- Livezile14 km · 1,595
- Jebel16 km · 3,844
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Deta over time
Deta had 7,637 residents in 2016 and 7,499 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,593 |
| 2022 | 7,594 |
| 2023 | 7,603 |
| 2024 | 7,573 |
| 2025 | 7,548 |
| 2026 | 7,499 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,591 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Denta, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Giroc (28,883 residents), 31 km away.
All indicators for Deta
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 | Deta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Deta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.89 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,463 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,364 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,233 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 392 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 431.1 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.4 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 308 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,664 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Deta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 754 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 287 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 464 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Deta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.3 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.87 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,781 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Deta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 275 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 227 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Deta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 933 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Deta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.4 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,484 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.43 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,233 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Deta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 5.20 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 40 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.20 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 136 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Deta | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 154 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Deta
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 trade157 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage90 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services78 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing61 · 8.4%
- Construction52 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical50 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services45 · 6.2%
- Real estate40 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)124 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)92 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines71 · 9.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities59 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities42 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities42 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities40 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services33 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings32 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Deta?
Deta has 7,499 residents (2026), ranking 404 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Deta?
Deta covers 32.8 km², with a density of 229 people per km².
Is the population of Deta growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Deta went from 7,637 to 7,499, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Deta?
Deta is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.400, longitude 21.220.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Deta?
In Deta, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.20 ‰ (2024), ranking 40 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Deta?
In Deta, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Deta?
The nearest to Deta are Denta (5.2 km), Banloc (7.1 km), Birda (10 km), Ghilad (10 km), Voiteg (11 km).