Cărand: population and statistics
Cărand has a population of 1,085 (2026) across 38.2 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 3,000 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,085 residents
- 38.2 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Cărand ranks No. 70 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.3 ‰ in Cărand, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Arad County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Cărand: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Cărand in numbers
Where is Cărand?
Neighbouring localities
- Bocsig6.7 km · 3,289
- Archiș7.4 km · 1,371
- Bârsa7.7 km · 1,717
- Ignești9.1 km · 651
- Sebiș9.3 km · 5,999
- Beliu9.4 km · 2,908
- Hășmaș13 km · 1,162
- Șilindia14 km · 846
Localities of similar size
Population of Cărand over time
Cărand had 1,162 residents in 2016 and 1,085 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,061 |
| 2022 | 1,062 |
| 2023 | 1,068 |
| 2024 | 1,078 |
| 2025 | 1,078 |
| 2026 | 1,085 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,350 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bocsig (3,289 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Cărand
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 | Cărand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 637 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,105 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cărand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.98 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 639 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.84 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,044 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 558 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,075 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 514.3 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,265 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.2 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 562 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cărand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.1 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.76 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,067 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cărand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cărand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,649 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cărand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 580 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 198 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 293 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cărand | 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) | 9.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cărand
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 trade16 · 19.5%
- Construction13 · 15.9%
- Transport and storage12 · 14.6%
- Administrative and support services12 · 14.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing8 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 17.1%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 14.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 14.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 13.4%
- Construction of buildings9 · 11.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 9.8%
- Civil engineering8 · 9.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products4 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cărand?
Cărand has 1,085 residents (2026), ranking 3,000 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cărand?
Cărand covers 38.2 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Cărand growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cărand went from 1,162 to 1,085, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Cărand?
Cărand is in Arad County. Latitude 46.440, longitude 22.057.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cărand?
In Cărand, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,105 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Cărand?
In Cărand, “Existing dwellings” stands at 558 (2025), ranking 3,075 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Cărand?
The nearest to Cărand are Bocsig (6.7 km), Archiș (7.4 km), Bârsa (7.7 km), Ignești (9.1 km), Sebiș (9.3 km).