Apateu: population and statistics
Apateu has a population of 3,222 (2026) across 90.7 km², or 35.5 people per km². It ranks 1,436 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,222 residents
- 90.7 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Apateu ranks No. 32 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.31 ‰ in Apateu, compared with an average of 1.84 ‰ in Arad County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.62 ‰ in Apateu, compared with an average of 0.83 ‰ in Arad County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Apateu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Apateu in numbers
Where is Apateu?
Neighbouring localities
- Cermei8.9 km · 2,620
- Șepreuș9.0 km · 3,003
- Batăr10 km · 5,772
- Olcea12 km · 2,672
- Craiva13 km · 2,801
- Mișca13 km · 3,946
- Ciumeghiu16 km · 4,650
- Șicula17 km · 4,108
Localities of similar size
Population of Apateu over time
Apateu had 3,431 residents in 2016 and 3,222 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,368 |
| 2022 | 3,326 |
| 2023 | 3,285 |
| 2024 | 3,260 |
| 2025 | 3,243 |
| 2026 | 3,222 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,697 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cermei, 8.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Batăr (5,772 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Apateu
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 | Apateu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Apateu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.50 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,146 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.17 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 880 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,518 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,505 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 471.1 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.7 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 392 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,755 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Apateu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.2 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,051 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.48 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,270 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Apateu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Apateu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.2 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,842 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Apateu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Apateu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Apateu
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 trade39 · 20.2%
- Transport and storage25 · 13.0%
- Construction23 · 11.9%
- Administrative and support services22 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing16 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 5.7%
- Other service activities10 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 17.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 15.0%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings18 · 9.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Apateu?
Apateu has 3,222 residents (2026), ranking 1,436 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Apateu?
Apateu covers 90.7 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Apateu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Apateu went from 3,431 to 3,222, a change of −6.1%.
Where is Apateu?
Apateu is in Arad County. Latitude 46.619, longitude 21.821.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apateu?
In Apateu, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.31 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,755 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apateu?
In Apateu, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.62 ‰ (2024), ranking 700 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Apateu?
The nearest to Apateu are Cermei (8.9 km), Șepreuș (9.0 km), Batăr (10 km), Olcea (12 km), Craiva (13 km).