Variaș: population and statistics
Variaș has a population of 6,496 (2026) across 116.6 km², or 55.7 people per km². It ranks 488 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,496 residents
- 116.6 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Variaș ranks No. 17 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.5 in Variaș, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Timiș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 296 ‰ in Variaș, compared with an average of 334 ‰ in Timiș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Variaș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (113 businesses).
Variaș in numbers
Where is Variaș?
Neighbouring localities
- Periam5.7 km · 5,055
- Pesac9.0 km · 2,365
- Satchinez11 km · 5,258
- Șandra11 km · 3,140
- Secusigiu11 km · 6,051
- Biled13 km · 4,243
- Lovrin16 km · 4,043
- Sânpetru Mare16 km · 3,463
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Variaș over time
Variaș had 6,380 residents in 2016 and 6,496 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,556 |
| 2022 | 6,538 |
| 2023 | 6,569 |
| 2024 | 6,533 |
| 2025 | 6,509 |
| 2026 | 6,496 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,333 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Periam, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pecica (14,215 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Variaș
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 | Variaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Variaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.83 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,555 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,438 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,509 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 625 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 386.2 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,796 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.1 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,049 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.08 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,091 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Variaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.80 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 537 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 158 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 751 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Variaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.6 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 793 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.77 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Variaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 296 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 184 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Variaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.8 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,604 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.70 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 706 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Variaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Variaș | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Variaș
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 trade149 · 23.9%
- Transport and storage89 · 14.3%
- Construction59 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services57 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing47 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical47 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services41 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)113 · 18.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)94 · 15.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines67 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities54 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities52 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities39 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings37 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services33 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities32 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities30 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Variaș?
Variaș has 6,496 residents (2026), ranking 488 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Variaș?
Variaș covers 116.6 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Variaș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Variaș went from 6,380 to 6,496, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Variaș?
Variaș is in Timiș County. Latitude 46.007, longitude 20.960.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Variaș?
In Variaș, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,929 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Variaș?
In Variaș, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 296 ‰ (2024), ranking 184 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Variaș?
The nearest to Variaș are Periam (5.7 km), Pesac (9.0 km), Satchinez (11 km), Șandra (11 km), Secusigiu (11 km).