Jimbolia: population and statistics
Jimbolia has a population of 12,794 (2026) across 108.3 km², or 118 people per km². It ranks 178 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,794 residents
- 108.3 km²
- 118 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Jimbolia ranks No. 7 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Jimbolia, compared with an average of 3.31 ‰ in Timiș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.52 ‰ in Jimbolia, compared with an average of 7.92 ‰ in Timiș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Jimbolia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (199 businesses).
Jimbolia in numbers
Where is Jimbolia?
Population of Jimbolia over time
Jimbolia had 13,631 residents in 2016 and 12,794 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,366 |
| 2022 | 13,231 |
| 2023 | 13,146 |
| 2024 | 13,094 |
| 2025 | 12,895 |
| 2026 | 12,794 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,165 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Lenauheim, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Timișoara (292,819 residents), 40 km away.
All indicators for Jimbolia
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 | Jimbolia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jimbolia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.71 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,856 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.23 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,391 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,879 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 215 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 381.4 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,833 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.5 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 243 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.47 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,583 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jimbolia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.42 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 470 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 281 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 479 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jimbolia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.0 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,003 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.56 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jimbolia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 263 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 257 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jimbolia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 937 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 948 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Jimbolia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.6 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,368 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.61 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 944 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Jimbolia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.52 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 118 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Jimbolia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 485 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Jimbolia
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 trade279 · 20.3%
- Administrative and support services156 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage132 · 9.6%
- Construction123 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical116 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing108 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services86 · 6.2%
- Real estate84 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)199 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)181 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities117 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines100 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings85 · 6.2%
- Real estate activities84 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities77 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities77 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities65 · 4.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy62 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jimbolia?
Jimbolia has 12,794 residents (2026), ranking 178 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jimbolia?
Jimbolia covers 108.3 km², with a density of 118 people per km².
Is the population of Jimbolia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jimbolia went from 13,631 to 12,794, a change of −6.1%.
Where is Jimbolia?
Jimbolia is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.792, longitude 20.722.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jimbolia?
In Jimbolia, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,391 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jimbolia?
In Jimbolia, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.52 ‰ (2024), ranking 118 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Jimbolia?
The nearest to Jimbolia are Lenauheim (8.6 km), Checea (9.7 km), Comloșu Mare (12 km), Cărpiniș (14 km), Iecea Mare (15 km).