Bârzava: population and statistics
Bârzava has a population of 2,228 (2026) across 256.4 km², or 8.7 people per km². It ranks 2,141 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,228 residents
- 256.4 km²
- 9 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Bârzava ranks No. 51 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Bârzava, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Arad County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.45 ‰ in Bârzava, compared with an average of 1.98 ‰ in Arad County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Bârzava: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (34 businesses).
Bârzava in numbers
Where is Bârzava?
Neighbouring localities
- Vărădia de Mureș8.5 km · 1,525
- Chisindia13 km · 1,168
- Bata14 km · 1,038
- Tauț15 km · 1,405
- Săvârșin17 km · 2,827
- Conop18 km · 2,116
- Birchiș20 km · 1,729
- Brazii20 km · 1,134
Localities of similar size
Population of Bârzava over time
Bârzava had 2,543 residents in 2016 and 2,228 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,421 |
| 2022 | 2,350 |
| 2023 | 2,337 |
| 2024 | 2,298 |
| 2025 | 2,274 |
| 2026 | 2,228 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 35,906 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vărădia de Mureș, 8.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gurahonț (3,585 residents), 28 km away.
All indicators for Bârzava
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 | Bârzava | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 416 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bârzava | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,198 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,355 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,781 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 608.2 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 566 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.8 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 970 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bârzava | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.7 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 972 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.80 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bârzava | 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) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Bârzava | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 596 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bârzava | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bârzava
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 trade45 · 22.5%
- Transport and storage42 · 21.0%
- Construction24 · 12.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing18 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services18 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 4.5%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 16.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 12.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 9.5%
- Forestry and logging18 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings15 · 7.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)12 · 6.0%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities9 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bârzava?
Bârzava has 2,228 residents (2026), ranking 2,141 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bârzava?
Bârzava covers 256.4 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Bârzava growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bârzava went from 2,543 to 2,228, a change of −12.4%.
Where is Bârzava?
Bârzava is in Arad County. Latitude 46.123, longitude 22.087.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârzava?
In Bârzava, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârzava?
In Bârzava, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.45 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,198 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Bârzava?
The nearest to Bârzava are Vărădia de Mureș (8.5 km), Chisindia (13 km), Bata (14 km), Tauț (15 km), Săvârșin (17 km).