Timișoara: population and statistics
Timișoara has a population of 292,819 (2026) across 129.3 km², or 2,265 people per km². It ranks 4 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 292,819 residents
- 129.3 km²
- 2,265 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Timișoara ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.00 ‰ in Timișoara, compared with an average of 7.92 ‰ in Timiș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 333 ‰ in Timișoara, compared with an average of 198 ‰ in Timiș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Timișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9,205 businesses).
Timișoara in numbers
Where is Timișoara?
Population of Timișoara over time
Timișoara had 333,360 residents in 2016 and 292,819 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 321,081 |
| 2022 | 315,449 |
| 2023 | 308,823 |
| 2024 | 302,840 |
| 2025 | 296,936 |
| 2026 | 292,819 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Timiș County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Timiș County for “Population density”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,109 football pitches.
- Its population density is 24.9 times the national average.
All indicators for Timișoara
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 | Timișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.2 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 120 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Timișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.49 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,536 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,048 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 153,094 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 4 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 522.8 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.1 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.71 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 443 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Timișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.22 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 903 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 725 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 60 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Timișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.7 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 48 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.39 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 134 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Timișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 415 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 67 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Timișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.9 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 219 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,016 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 224 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 504 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Timișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 56.3 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 318 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.47 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,219 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Timișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 18.00 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.00 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 6 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.38 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 10 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Timișoara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 333 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 4 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Timișoara
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 trade13,709 · 17.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical10,647 · 13.2%
- Administrative and support services9,277 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage6,585 · 8.2%
- Real estate6,432 · 8.0%
- Construction6,284 · 7.8%
- Information and communication5,598 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing4,877 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9,205 · 11.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8,529 · 10.6%
- Real estate activities6,432 · 8.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy5,673 · 7.0%
- Office administration and business support activities5,303 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities5,198 · 6.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4,780 · 5.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4,682 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings4,176 · 5.2%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities3,799 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Timișoara?
Timișoara has 292,819 residents (2026), ranking 4 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Timișoara?
Timișoara covers 129.3 km², with a density of 2,265 people per km².
Is the population of Timișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Timișoara went from 333,360 to 292,819, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Timișoara?
Timișoara is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.760, longitude 21.230.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Timișoara?
In Timișoara, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Timișoara?
In Timișoara, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 333 ‰ (2025), ranking 4 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Timișoara?
The nearest to Timișoara are Dumbrăvița (5.3 km), Ghiroda (8.0 km), Giroc (8.7 km), Moșnița Nouă (10 km), Bucovăț (12 km).