Racovița (Timiș County): population and statistics
Racovița has a population of 2,882 (2026) across 117.3 km², or 24.6 people per km². It ranks 1,661 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,882 residents
- 117.3 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Racovița ranks No. 54 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.35 ‰ in Racovița, compared with an average of 3.31 ‰ in Timiș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 276 ‰ in Racovița, compared with an average of 334 ‰ in Timiș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Racovița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (54 businesses).
Racovița in numbers
Where is Racovița?
Population of Racovița over time
Racovița had 2,896 residents in 2016 and 2,882 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,893 |
| 2022 | 2,859 |
| 2023 | 2,856 |
| 2024 | 2,871 |
| 2025 | 2,905 |
| 2026 | 2,882 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Timiș County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,427 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Buziaș (8,007 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Racovița
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 | Racovița | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 486 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Racovița | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.65 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 316 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,293 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,421 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,670 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 493.1 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,490 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.4 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 409 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,712 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Racovița | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.8 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 639 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.43 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Racovița | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 276 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 221 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Racovița | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.8 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,207 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Racovița | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Racovița | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Racovița
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 trade76 · 23.8%
- Construction35 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services35 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage31 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing25 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 14.1%
- Specialised construction activities33 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings23 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 6.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering14 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Racovița?
Racovița has 2,882 residents (2026), ranking 1,661 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Racovița?
Racovița covers 117.3 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Racovița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Racovița went from 2,896 to 2,882, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Racovița?
Racovița is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.697, longitude 21.626.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Racovița?
In Racovița, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.35 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,293 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Racovița?
In Racovița, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 276 ‰ (2024), ranking 221 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Racovița?
The nearest to Racovița are Buziaș (5.6 km), Topolovățu Mare (8.8 km), Chevereșu Mare (11 km), Boldur (12 km), Belinț (13 km).