Cermei: population and statistics
Cermei has a population of 2,620 (2026) across 115.4 km², or 22.7 people per km². It ranks 1,831 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,620 residents
- 115.4 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Cermei ranks No. 45 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.26 km in Cermei, compared with an average of 5.39 km in Arad County and 3.48 km nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.9 ‰ in Cermei, compared with an average of 16.2 ‰ in Arad County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Cermei: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Cermei in numbers
Where is Cermei?
Neighbouring localities
- Șepreuș7.1 km · 3,003
- Șicula8.8 km · 4,108
- Apateu8.9 km · 3,222
- Ineu13 km · 9,181
- Craiva13 km · 2,801
- Beliu14 km · 2,908
- Sintea Mare15 km · 3,758
- Mișca15 km · 3,946
Localities of similar size
Population of Cermei over time
Cermei had 2,740 residents in 2016 and 2,620 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,648 |
| 2022 | 2,615 |
| 2023 | 2,609 |
| 2024 | 2,612 |
| 2025 | 2,614 |
| 2026 | 2,620 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,167 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șepreuș, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șicula (4,108 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Cermei
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 | Cermei | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.9 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 728 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cermei | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.60 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 558 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,355 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,781 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 517.2 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,235 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 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,687 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cermei | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.26 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 54 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 89 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 885 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cermei | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.7 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.15 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,437 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cermei | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.6% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cermei | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,190 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cermei | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 363 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 461 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cermei | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cermei
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 trade40 · 19.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29 · 14.1%
- Manufacturing22 · 10.7%
- Transport and storage19 · 9.2%
- Construction18 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.3%
- Real estate14 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 15.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services28 · 13.6%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 7.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings14 · 6.8%
- Real estate activities14 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cermei?
Cermei has 2,620 residents (2026), ranking 1,831 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cermei?
Cermei covers 115.4 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Cermei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cermei went from 2,740 to 2,620, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Cermei?
Cermei is in Arad County. Latitude 46.539, longitude 21.817.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cermei?
In Cermei, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.26 km (2025), ranking 54 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cermei?
In Cermei, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 297 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Cermei?
The nearest to Cermei are Șepreuș (7.1 km), Șicula (8.8 km), Apateu (8.9 km), Ineu (13 km), Craiva (13 km).