Orțișoara: population and statistics
Orțișoara has a population of 4,852 (2026) across 145.7 km², or 33.3 people per km². It ranks 790 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,852 residents
- 145.7 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Orțișoara ranks No. 27 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 km in Orțișoara, compared with an average of 3.51 km in Timiș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 75.2 m² in Orțișoara, compared with an average of 58.8 m² in Timiș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Orțișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (110 businesses).
Orțișoara in numbers
Where is Orțișoara?
Neighbouring localities
- Pișchia7.2 km · 3,289
- Șagu9.7 km · 4,233
- Vinga9.7 km · 7,258
- Sânandrei11 km · 9,113
- Fibiș12 km · 1,788
- Giarmata13 km · 8,397
- Mașloc16 km · 2,427
- Dudeștii Noi17 km · 4,066
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Orțișoara over time
Orțișoara had 4,597 residents in 2016 and 4,852 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,725 |
| 2022 | 4,756 |
| 2023 | 4,763 |
| 2024 | 4,800 |
| 2025 | 4,841 |
| 2026 | 4,852 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,402 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pișchia, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânandrei (9,113 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Orțișoara
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 | Orțișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.4 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.6 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orțișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.67 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,365 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.89 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 598 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,045 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 912 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 421.5 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,413 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 75.2 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 71 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.85 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 700 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Orțișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.60 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 671 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 294 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 445 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orțișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.5 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 158 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.33 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 417 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orțișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 312 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 150 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Orțișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.4 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 278 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 197 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 631 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 461 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Orțișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 76.1 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 150 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.16 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,662 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Orțișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.24 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 381 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Orțișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Orțișoara
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 trade172 · 19.2%
- Transport and storage98 · 10.9%
- Construction91 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services91 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing87 · 9.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical67 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services46 · 5.1%
- Other service activities45 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)110 · 12.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)102 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities83 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines78 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings68 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities53 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities43 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities43 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities42 · 4.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy35 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orțișoara?
Orțișoara has 4,852 residents (2026), ranking 790 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Orțișoara?
Orțișoara covers 145.7 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Orțișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Orțișoara went from 4,597 to 4,852, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Orțișoara?
Orțișoara is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.959, longitude 21.253.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orțișoara?
In Orțișoara, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 km (2025), ranking 1,662 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Orțișoara?
In Orțișoara, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 75.2 m² (2025), ranking 71 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Orțișoara?
The nearest to Orțișoara are Pișchia (7.2 km), Șagu (9.7 km), Vinga (9.7 km), Sânandrei (11 km), Fibiș (12 km).