Archiș: population and statistics
Archiș has a population of 1,371 (2026) across 67.7 km², or 20.3 people per km². It ranks 2,826 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,371 residents
- 67.7 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Archiș ranks No. 64 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.0 ‰ in Archiș, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Arad County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Archiș, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Arad County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Archiș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Archiș in numbers
Where is Archiș?
Neighbouring localities
- Ignești6.8 km · 651
- Cărand7.4 km · 1,085
- Hășmaș8.1 km · 1,162
- Beliu10 km · 2,908
- Finiș12 km · 3,593
- Moneasa13 km · 807
- Sebiș13 km · 5,999
- Bocsig14 km · 3,289
Localities of similar size
Population of Archiș over time
Archiș had 1,545 residents in 2016 and 1,371 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,451 |
| 2022 | 1,436 |
| 2023 | 1,427 |
| 2024 | 1,408 |
| 2025 | 1,381 |
| 2026 | 1,371 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,478 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ignești, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Beliu (2,908 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Archiș
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 | Archiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,866 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Archiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.20 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 502 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.73 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,925 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 645 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,000 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 470.5 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,757 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.8 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Archiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.1 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.46 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Archiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 786 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.3% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 316 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Archiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.3 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 591 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Archiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 827 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 418 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Archiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 346 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Archiș
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 trade21 · 21.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage12 · 12.0%
- Construction11 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services9 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing8 · 8.0%
- Real estate5 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 18.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 12.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings7 · 7.0%
- Civil engineering6 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities5 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Archiș?
Archiș has 1,371 residents (2026), ranking 2,826 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Archiș?
Archiș covers 67.7 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Archiș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Archiș went from 1,545 to 1,371, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Archiș?
Archiș is in Arad County. Latitude 46.487, longitude 22.125.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Archiș?
In Archiș, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,114 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Archiș?
In Archiș, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Archiș?
The nearest to Archiș are Ignești (6.8 km), Cărand (7.4 km), Hășmaș (8.1 km), Beliu (10 km), Finiș (12 km).