Bocsig: population and statistics
Bocsig has a population of 3,289 (2026) across 81.3 km², or 40.5 people per km². It ranks 1,404 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,289 residents
- 81.3 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Bocsig ranks No. 30 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.61 km in Bocsig, compared with an average of 3.65 km in Arad County and 3.05 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.9 ‰ in Bocsig, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Arad County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Bocsig: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Bocsig in numbers
Where is Bocsig?
Neighbouring localities
- Cărand6.7 km · 1,085
- Bârsa7.3 km · 1,717
- Șilindia8.6 km · 846
- Ineu11 km · 9,181
- Beliu11 km · 2,908
- Sebiș13 km · 5,999
- Buteni14 km · 3,216
- Archiș14 km · 1,371
Localities of similar size
Population of Bocsig over time
Bocsig had 3,396 residents in 2016 and 3,289 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,421 |
| 2022 | 3,377 |
| 2023 | 3,346 |
| 2024 | 3,310 |
| 2025 | 3,303 |
| 2026 | 3,289 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,381 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cărand, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ineu (9,181 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Bocsig
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 | Bocsig | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bocsig | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.49 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 992 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.43 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,610 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,386 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.5 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,527 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.9 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,457 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bocsig | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.1 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.91 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,623 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bocsig | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bocsig | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.9 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,201 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,609 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bocsig | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bocsig | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bocsig
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 trade53 · 24.1%
- Transport and storage26 · 11.8%
- Construction20 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services17 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing14 · 6.4%
- Real estate14 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 13.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 9.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 6.8%
- Real estate activities14 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings11 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bocsig?
Bocsig has 3,289 residents (2026), ranking 1,404 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bocsig?
Bocsig covers 81.3 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Bocsig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bocsig went from 3,396 to 3,289, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Bocsig?
Bocsig is in Arad County. Latitude 46.416, longitude 21.977.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bocsig?
In Bocsig, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.61 km (2025), ranking 1,609 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bocsig?
In Bocsig, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,930 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Bocsig?
The nearest to Bocsig are Cărand (6.7 km), Bârsa (7.3 km), Șilindia (8.6 km), Ineu (11 km), Beliu (11 km).