Bârsa: population and statistics
Bârsa has a population of 1,717 (2026) across 51.0 km², or 33.7 people per km². It ranks 2,576 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,717 residents
- 51.0 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Bârsa ranks No. 58 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Bârsa, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Arad County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.9 ‰ in Bârsa, compared with an average of 6.9 ‰ in Arad County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Bârsa: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Bârsa in numbers
Where is Bârsa?
Neighbouring localities
- Sebiș6.3 km · 5,999
- Buteni6.7 km · 3,216
- Bocsig7.3 km · 3,289
- Cărand7.7 km · 1,085
- Șilindia8.4 km · 846
- Ignești12 km · 651
- Archiș14 km · 1,371
- Chisindia16 km · 1,168
Localities of similar size
Population of Bârsa over time
Bârsa had 1,836 residents in 2016 and 1,717 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,782 |
| 2022 | 1,771 |
| 2023 | 1,763 |
| 2024 | 1,720 |
| 2025 | 1,726 |
| 2026 | 1,717 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,137 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sebiș (5,999 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Bârsa
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 | Bârsa | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,679 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) | 14.6 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bârsa | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.87 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 535 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,078 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 876 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,680 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 510.2 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,296 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.3 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 224 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bârsa | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.8 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.16 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,422 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bârsa | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.1% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 520 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bârsa | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,011 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bârsa | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bârsa | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 621 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bârsa
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 trade22 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage15 · 14.4%
- Construction12 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing10 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 4.8%
- Real estate5 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 16.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.7%
- Real estate activities5 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 3.8%
- Forestry and logging3 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bârsa?
Bârsa has 1,717 residents (2026), ranking 2,576 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bârsa?
Bârsa covers 51.0 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Bârsa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bârsa went from 1,836 to 1,717, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Bârsa?
Bârsa is in Arad County. Latitude 46.372, longitude 22.047.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârsa?
In Bârsa, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârsa?
In Bârsa, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,055 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Bârsa?
The nearest to Bârsa are Sebiș (6.3 km), Buteni (6.7 km), Bocsig (7.3 km), Cărand (7.7 km), Șilindia (8.4 km).