Margina: population and statistics
Margina has a population of 2,176 (2026) across 133.1 km², or 16.4 people per km². It ranks 2,193 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,176 residents
- 133.1 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Margina ranks No. 74 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.37 km in Margina, compared with an average of 3.51 km in Timiș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.92 ‰ in Margina, compared with an average of 1.06 ‰ in Timiș County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Margina: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Margina in numbers
Where is Margina?
Population of Margina over time
Margina had 2,286 residents in 2016 and 2,176 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,244 |
| 2022 | 2,215 |
| 2023 | 2,195 |
| 2024 | 2,198 |
| 2025 | 2,175 |
| 2026 | 2,176 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,637 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Curtea, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Făget (7,544 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Margina
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 | Margina | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 871 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 348 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Margina | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.55 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 568 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.76 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 631 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,266 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,939 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 581.8 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 707 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.9 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 784 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,211 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Margina | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.0 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.38 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,254 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Margina | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 258 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 270 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Margina | 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) | 99 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 813 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.3 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 395 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Margina | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 70.8 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 176 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.37 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,642 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Margina | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 580 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 198 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Margina | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Margina
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 trade43 · 25.4%
- Transport and storage18 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services15 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing14 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.9%
- Real estate9 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 19.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 17.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 7.7%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing12 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities9 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 4.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 3.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities6 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Margina?
Margina has 2,176 residents (2026), ranking 2,193 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Margina?
Margina covers 133.1 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Margina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Margina went from 2,286 to 2,176, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Margina?
Margina is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.857, longitude 22.269.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Margina?
In Margina, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.37 km (2025), ranking 1,642 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Margina?
In Margina, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.92 ‰ (2024), ranking 198 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Margina?
The nearest to Margina are Curtea (4.7 km), Făget (7.0 km), Birchiș (13 km), Dumbrava (13 km), Fârdea (14 km).