Tomești (Timiș County): population and statistics
Tomești has a population of 1,868 (2026) across 140.7 km², or 13.3 people per km². It ranks 2,456 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,868 residents
- 140.7 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Tomești ranks No. 78 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.7 ‰ in Tomești, compared with an average of 7.2 ‰ in Timiș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.71 km in Tomești, compared with an average of 5.35 km in Timiș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Tomești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Tomești in numbers
Where is Tomești?
Population of Tomești over time
Tomești had 2,090 residents in 2016 and 1,868 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,944 |
| 2022 | 1,927 |
| 2023 | 1,919 |
| 2024 | 1,897 |
| 2025 | 1,878 |
| 2026 | 1,868 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Timiș County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,711 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Nădrag, 10.5 km away.
All indicators for Tomești
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 | Tomești | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 561 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,078 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 838 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tomești | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.71 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,649 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,175 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,122 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 629.0 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 478 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.1 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,468 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.14 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 596 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tomești | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.3 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,133 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.14 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,541 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tomești | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 294 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 189 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tomești | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.9 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 123 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,518 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 88 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51.4 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 216 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tomești | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.0 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,456 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.28 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,493 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tomești | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.07 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 194 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tomești | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,943 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tomești
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 trade37 · 23.4%
- Transport and storage21 · 13.3%
- Manufacturing19 · 12.0%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services15 · 9.5%
- Construction14 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 13.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.3%
- Construction of buildings9 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 5.7%
- Forestry and logging8 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tomești?
Tomești has 1,868 residents (2026), ranking 2,456 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tomești?
Tomești covers 140.7 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Tomești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tomești went from 2,090 to 1,868, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Tomești?
Tomești is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.709, longitude 22.352.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tomești?
In Tomești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,078 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tomești?
In Tomești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.71 km (2025), ranking 2,649 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Tomești?
The nearest to Tomești are Nădrag (11 km), Pietroasa (11 km), Rusca Montană (11 km), Fârdea (12 km), Curtea (15 km).