Bata: population and statistics
Bata has a population of 1,038 (2026) across 78.3 km², or 13.3 people per km². It ranks 3,031 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,038 residents
- 78.3 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Bata ranks No. 71 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.93 ‰ in Bata, compared with an average of 0.83 ‰ in Arad County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 9.6 in Bata, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Arad County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Bata: the most common activity among active businesses is Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture) (7 businesses).
Bata in numbers
Where is Bata?
Neighbouring localities
- Ohaba Lungă7.5 km · 914
- Vărădia de Mureș12 km · 1,525
- Birchiș12 km · 1,729
- Ususău13 km · 1,505
- Mănăștiur14 km · 1,676
- Bârzava14 km · 2,228
- Săvârșin15 km · 2,827
- Bara17 km · 358
Localities of similar size
Population of Bata over time
Bata had 1,058 residents in 2016 and 1,038 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,064 |
| 2022 | 1,045 |
| 2023 | 1,032 |
| 2024 | 1,022 |
| 2025 | 1,033 |
| 2026 | 1,038 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,962 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ohaba Lungă, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Birchiș (1,729 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Bata
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 | Bata | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.0 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bata | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,674 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 671 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,964 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 646.4 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 421 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.2 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,350 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bata | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.8 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.96 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,588 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bata | 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) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bata | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 312 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 503 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52.0 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 214 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Bata | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.93 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 254 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.93 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 9 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bata | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 129 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 131 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bata
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 trade13 · 17.6%
- Manufacturing10 · 13.5%
- Transport and storage9 · 12.2%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 10.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services7 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.8%
- Construction4 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 9.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 9.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 9.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.1%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 8.1%
- Accommodation5 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 5.4%
- Forestry and logging3 · 4.1%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bata?
Bata has 1,038 residents (2026), ranking 3,031 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bata?
Bata covers 78.3 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Bata growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bata went from 1,058 to 1,038, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Bata?
Bata is in Arad County. Latitude 46.003, longitude 22.035.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bata?
In Bata, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.93 ‰ (2024), ranking 9 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bata?
In Bata, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 131 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Bata?
The nearest to Bata are Ohaba Lungă (7.5 km), Vărădia de Mureș (12 km), Birchiș (12 km), Ususău (13 km), Mănăștiur (14 km).