Otelec: population and statistics
Otelec has a population of 1,805 (2026) across 83.2 km², or 21.7 people per km². It ranks 2,508 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,805 residents
- 83.2 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Otelec ranks No. 79 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Otelec, compared with an average of 0.8% in Timiș County and 2.0% nationally.
Otelec: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Otelec in numbers
Where is Otelec?
Neighbouring localities
- Uivar8.7 km · 3,154
- Foeni8.8 km · 1,720
- Giulvăz9.2 km · 3,266
- Peciu Nou13 km · 5,942
- Cenei16 km · 3,065
- Giera18 km · 1,404
- Checea20 km · 2,390
- Sânmihaiu Român21 km · 10,079
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Otelec over time
Otelec had 1,855 residents in 2016 and 1,805 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,814 |
| 2022 | 1,797 |
| 2023 | 1,794 |
| 2024 | 1,802 |
| 2025 | 1,801 |
| 2026 | 1,805 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,654 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Uivar (3,154 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Otelec
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 | Otelec | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Otelec | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.13 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 619 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 761 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,849 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 421.6 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,409 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.11 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,070 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Otelec | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.8 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,248 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.66 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Otelec | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 289 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 195 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Otelec | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.4 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,825 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Otelec | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Otelec
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 trade31 · 22.3%
- Construction23 · 16.5%
- Transport and storage17 · 12.2%
- Manufacturing14 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 16.5%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 12.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 12.9%
- Construction of buildings17 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.0%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing7 · 5.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities5 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Otelec?
Otelec has 1,805 residents (2026), ranking 2,508 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Otelec?
Otelec covers 83.2 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Otelec growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Otelec went from 1,855 to 1,805, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Otelec?
Otelec is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.577, longitude 20.871.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Otelec?
In Otelec, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Otelec?
In Otelec, “Existing dwellings” stands at 761 (2025), ranking 2,849 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Otelec?
The nearest to Otelec are Uivar (8.7 km), Foeni (8.8 km), Giulvăz (9.2 km), Peciu Nou (13 km), Cenei (16 km).