Beliu: population and statistics
Beliu has a population of 2,908 (2026) across 92.6 km², or 31.4 people per km². It ranks 1,647 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,908 residents
- 92.6 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Beliu ranks No. 39 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.5 ‰ in Beliu, compared with an average of 16.2 ‰ in Arad County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 150 ‰ in Beliu, compared with an average of 284 ‰ in Arad County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Beliu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Beliu in numbers
Where is Beliu?
Neighbouring localities
- Craiva8.3 km · 2,801
- Hășmaș8.6 km · 1,162
- Cărand9.4 km · 1,085
- Archiș10 km · 1,371
- Bocsig11 km · 3,289
- Cermei14 km · 2,620
- Ineu16 km · 9,181
- Bârsa16 km · 1,717
Localities of similar size
Population of Beliu over time
Beliu had 3,025 residents in 2016 and 2,908 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,951 |
| 2022 | 2,905 |
| 2023 | 2,913 |
| 2024 | 2,916 |
| 2025 | 2,897 |
| 2026 | 2,908 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,973 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Craiva, 8.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ineu (9,181 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Beliu
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 | Beliu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 276 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beliu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.53 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,631 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.03 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,513 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,513 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 520.3 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,191 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.4 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 683 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beliu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.5 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.75 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,072 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beliu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 150 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.5% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Beliu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,393 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.51 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 967 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Beliu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 567 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Beliu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Beliu
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 trade64 · 23.4%
- Transport and storage32 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services30 · 11.0%
- Construction25 · 9.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing20 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 15.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 15.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings15 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities13 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beliu?
Beliu has 2,908 residents (2026), ranking 1,647 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Beliu?
Beliu covers 92.6 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Beliu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beliu went from 3,025 to 2,908, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Beliu?
Beliu is in Arad County. Latitude 46.514, longitude 21.994.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beliu?
In Beliu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 276 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beliu?
In Beliu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 150 ‰ (2024), ranking 589 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Beliu?
The nearest to Beliu are Craiva (8.3 km), Hășmaș (8.6 km), Cărand (9.4 km), Archiș (10 km), Bocsig (11 km).