Gătaia: population and statistics
Gătaia has a population of 6,413 (2026) across 157.9 km², or 40.6 people per km². It ranks 502 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,413 residents
- 157.9 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Gătaia ranks No. 18 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.68 ‰ in Gătaia, compared with an average of 7.92 ‰ in Timiș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 297 ‰ in Gătaia, compared with an average of 334 ‰ in Timiș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Gătaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (93 businesses).
Gătaia in numbers
Where is Gătaia?
Neighbouring localities
- Măureni6.2 km · 2,931
- Birda7.0 km · 2,089
- Berzovia11 km · 3,737
- Tormac11 km · 2,888
- Voiteg13 km · 2,373
- Denta17 km · 3,185
- Nițchidorf17 km · 1,652
- Liebling17 km · 4,040
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Gătaia over time
Gătaia had 6,497 residents in 2016 and 6,413 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,518 |
| 2022 | 6,495 |
| 2023 | 6,463 |
| 2024 | 6,421 |
| 2025 | 6,410 |
| 2026 | 6,413 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,120 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Măureni, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bocșa (17,922 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Gătaia
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 | Gătaia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gătaia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.15 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,060 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.25 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,420 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,837 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 499 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 442.4 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,118 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.1 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.43 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 316 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gătaia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.3 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 989 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.34 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,376 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gătaia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 297 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 177 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 | Gătaia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.5 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,475 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.64 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,409 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gătaia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.68 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 50 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.56 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 51 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gătaia | 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) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gătaia
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 trade140 · 21.7%
- Construction72 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services72 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage65 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing57 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services47 · 7.3%
- Real estate35 · 5.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)93 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)91 · 14.1%
- Specialised construction activities69 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings54 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines51 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities44 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 5.6%
- Real estate activities35 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities35 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services32 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gătaia?
Gătaia has 6,413 residents (2026), ranking 502 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gătaia?
Gătaia covers 157.9 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Gătaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gătaia went from 6,497 to 6,413, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Gătaia?
Gătaia is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.433, longitude 21.433.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gătaia?
In Gătaia, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.68 ‰ (2024), ranking 50 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gătaia?
In Gătaia, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 297 ‰ (2024), ranking 177 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Gătaia?
The nearest to Gătaia are Măureni (6.2 km), Birda (7.0 km), Berzovia (11 km), Tormac (11 km), Voiteg (13 km).