Recaș: population and statistics
Recaș has a population of 10,565 (2026) across 229.9 km², or 45.9 people per km². It ranks 234 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,565 residents
- 229.9 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Recaș ranks No. 9 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 311.3 ‰ in Recaș, compared with an average of 472.9 ‰ in Timiș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.9 ‰ in Recaș, compared with an average of 14.5 ‰ in Timiș County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Recaș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (184 businesses).
Recaș in numbers
Where is Recaș?
Population of Recaș over time
Recaș had 9,550 residents in 2016 and 10,565 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,148 |
| 2022 | 10,183 |
| 2023 | 10,252 |
| 2024 | 10,392 |
| 2025 | 10,485 |
| 2026 | 10,565 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 32,204 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Remetea Mare, 8.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moșnița Nouă (22,118 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Recaș
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 | Recaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Recaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.83 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,329 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.92 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 254 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,289 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 381 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 311.3 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,113 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.9 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 877 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.41 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 318 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Recaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.55 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 678 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 180 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 694 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Recaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.3 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.84 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,024 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Recaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 249 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 290 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 | Recaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,045 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Recaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.8 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,672 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.27 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,023 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Recaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Recaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 149 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 349 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Recaș
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 trade275 · 20.7%
- Construction163 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services149 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage139 · 10.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical100 · 7.5%
- Real estate94 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing92 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services72 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)184 · 13.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)176 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities143 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings123 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines102 · 7.7%
- Real estate activities94 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities83 · 6.3%
- Civil engineering67 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities64 · 4.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities63 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Recaș?
Recaș has 10,565 residents (2026), ranking 234 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Recaș?
Recaș covers 229.9 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Recaș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Recaș went from 9,550 to 10,565, a change of +10.6%.
Where is Recaș?
Recaș is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.801, longitude 21.513.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Recaș?
In Recaș, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 311.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,113 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Recaș?
In Recaș, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,307 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Recaș?
The nearest to Recaș are Remetea Mare (8.0 km), Topolovățu Mare (9.4 km), Bucovăț (11 km), Racovița (15 km), Ghiroda (15 km).