Birchiș: population and statistics
Birchiș has a population of 1,729 (2026) across 103.9 km², or 16.6 people per km². It ranks 2,565 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,729 residents
- 103.9 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Birchiș ranks No. 57 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.91 km in Birchiș, compared with an average of 5.39 km in Arad County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 86.8 m³ in Birchiș, compared with an average of 35.3 m³ in Arad County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Birchiș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Birchiș in numbers
Where is Birchiș?
Neighbouring localities
- Săvârșin8.0 km · 2,827
- Făget12 km · 7,544
- Bata12 km · 1,038
- Mănăștiur13 km · 1,676
- Vărădia de Mureș13 km · 1,525
- Margina13 km · 2,176
- Ohaba Lungă14 km · 914
- Curtea17 km · 1,277
Localities of similar size
Population of Birchiș over time
Birchiș had 1,889 residents in 2016 and 1,729 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,782 |
| 2022 | 1,758 |
| 2023 | 1,784 |
| 2024 | 1,771 |
| 2025 | 1,736 |
| 2026 | 1,729 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,555 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săvârșin (2,827 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Birchiș
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 | Birchiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Birchiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.91 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,619 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 824 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,750 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 476.6 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.9 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 784 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Birchiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.2 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,767 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 | Birchiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,093 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Birchiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 86.8 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 104 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Birchiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.74 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 280 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) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Birchiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Birchiș
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 trade32 · 25.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage19 · 15.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.6%
- Real estate5 · 4.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 20.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 11.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 10.5%
- Forestry and logging12 · 9.7%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.0%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 4.0%
- Real estate activities5 · 4.0%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Birchiș?
Birchiș has 1,729 residents (2026), ranking 2,565 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Birchiș?
Birchiș covers 103.9 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Birchiș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Birchiș went from 1,889 to 1,729, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Birchiș?
Birchiș is in Arad County. Latitude 45.954, longitude 22.177.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Birchiș?
In Birchiș, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.91 km (2025), ranking 2,619 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Birchiș?
In Birchiș, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 86.8 m³ (2025), ranking 104 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Birchiș?
The nearest to Birchiș are Săvârșin (8.0 km), Făget (12 km), Bata (12 km), Mănăștiur (13 km), Vărădia de Mureș (13 km).