Uivar: population and statistics
Uivar has a population of 3,154 (2026) across 112.4 km², or 28.1 people per km². It ranks 1,473 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,154 residents
- 112.4 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Uivar ranks No. 47 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.1 ‰ in Uivar, compared with an average of 26.4 ‰ in Timiș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 367.8 ‰ in Uivar, compared with an average of 472.9 ‰ in Timiș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Uivar: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Uivar in numbers
Where is Uivar?
Population of Uivar over time
Uivar had 3,058 residents in 2016 and 3,154 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,099 |
| 2022 | 3,079 |
| 2023 | 3,054 |
| 2024 | 3,119 |
| 2025 | 3,119 |
| 2026 | 3,154 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,741 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cenei, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Peciu Nou (5,942 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Uivar
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 | Uivar | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.1 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 202 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 513 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uivar | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.30 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 852 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.63 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,029 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,160 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,145 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 367.8 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.6 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,743 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uivar | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.5 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,648 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.49 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 678 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Uivar | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 244 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 306 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Uivar | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.3 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,210 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Uivar | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Uivar | 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) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Uivar
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 trade51 · 25.0%
- Construction29 · 14.2%
- Administrative and support services24 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage19 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 5.9%
- Manufacturing10 · 4.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 19.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 14.7%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 13.2%
- Construction of buildings24 · 11.8%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 8.3%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 6.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 6.4%
- Civil engineering12 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 5.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles10 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uivar?
Uivar has 3,154 residents (2026), ranking 1,473 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Uivar?
Uivar covers 112.4 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Uivar growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Uivar went from 3,058 to 3,154, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Uivar?
Uivar is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.655, longitude 20.873.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Uivar?
In Uivar, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 202 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Uivar?
In Uivar, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 367.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,923 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Uivar?
The nearest to Uivar are Cenei (7.2 km), Otelec (8.7 km), Checea (11 km), Peciu Nou (13 km), Giulvăz (15 km).