Almaș: population and statistics
Almaș has a population of 2,357 (2026) across 81.2 km², or 29.0 people per km². It ranks 2,030 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,357 residents
- 81.2 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Almaș ranks No. 48 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.85 ‰ in Almaș, compared with an average of 0.83 ‰ in Arad County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 62.6 m² in Almaș, compared with an average of 56.8 m² in Arad County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Almaș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Almaș in numbers
Where is Almaș?
Neighbouring localities
- Dieci5.2 km · 1,359
- Gurahonț8.4 km · 3,585
- Chisindia10 km · 1,168
- Buteni12 km · 3,216
- Brazii12 km · 1,134
- Sebiș13 km · 5,999
- Dezna13 km · 1,038
- Pleșcuța15 km · 981
Localities of similar size
Population of Almaș over time
Almaș had 2,626 residents in 2016 and 2,357 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,508 |
| 2022 | 2,448 |
| 2023 | 2,421 |
| 2024 | 2,404 |
| 2025 | 2,398 |
| 2026 | 2,357 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,370 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dieci, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gurahonț (3,585 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Almaș
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 | Almaș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 543 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Almaș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.61 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,164 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.27 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,406 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,129 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,209 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 479.0 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,659 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.6 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 463 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Almaș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.0 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.70 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,940 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Almaș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Almaș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.7 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,148 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.24 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 799 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Almaș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 249 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 369 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Almaș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Almaș
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 trade41 · 21.2%
- Administrative and support services25 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage22 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing17 · 8.8%
- Construction15 · 7.8%
- Real estate14 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 15.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 10.4%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 7.8%
- Real estate activities14 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings13 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 6.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering10 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Almaș?
Almaș has 2,357 residents (2026), ranking 2,030 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Almaș?
Almaș covers 81.2 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Almaș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Almaș went from 2,626 to 2,357, a change of −10.2%.
Where is Almaș?
Almaș is in Arad County. Latitude 46.286, longitude 22.233.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Almaș?
In Almaș, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.85 ‰ (2024), ranking 249 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Almaș?
In Almaș, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 62.6 m² (2025), ranking 463 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Almaș?
The nearest to Almaș are Dieci (5.2 km), Gurahonț (8.4 km), Chisindia (10 km), Buteni (12 km), Brazii (12 km).