Chișineu-Criș: population and statistics
Chișineu-Criș has a population of 7,895 (2026) across 117.5 km², or 67.2 people per km². It ranks 375 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,895 residents
- 117.5 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Chișineu-Criș ranks No. 10 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 528 ‰ in Chișineu-Criș, compared with an average of 284 ‰ in Arad County and 252 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 244 ‰ in Chișineu-Criș, compared with an average of 158 ‰ in Arad County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Chișineu-Criș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (170 businesses).
Chișineu-Criș in numbers
Where is Chișineu-Criș?
Neighbouring localities
- Socodor6.8 km · 2,264
- Sintea Mare8.5 km · 3,758
- Zerind10 km · 1,452
- Zărand12 km · 2,994
- Grăniceri13 km · 2,465
- Pilu13 km · 2,178
- Mișca15 km · 3,946
- Avram Iancu16 km · 3,382
Localities of similar size
Population of Chișineu-Criș over time
Chișineu-Criș had 8,436 residents in 2016 and 7,895 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,112 |
| 2022 | 8,045 |
| 2023 | 7,989 |
| 2024 | 7,974 |
| 2025 | 7,944 |
| 2026 | 7,895 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Arad County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Arad County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,464 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Socodor, 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Chișineu-Criș
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 | Chișineu-Criș | 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) | 13.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chișineu-Criș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.77 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 781 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,517 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,711 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 321 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 470.0 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,766 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.8 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,272 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.53 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 489 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chișineu-Criș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.84 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 423 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 736 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 53 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chișineu-Criș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.6 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 572 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.77 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,879 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chișineu-Criș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 528 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 25 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Chișineu-Criș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 848 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 636 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chișineu-Criș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 73.5 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 161 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.23 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 478 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Chișineu-Criș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.04 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 160 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chișineu-Criș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 244 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 50 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: Chișineu-Criș
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 trade234 · 23.6%
- Transport and storage113 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services98 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical92 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing73 · 7.4%
- Construction70 · 7.1%
- Real estate63 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services58 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)170 · 17.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)146 · 14.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines94 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities67 · 6.8%
- Real estate activities63 · 6.4%
- Specialised construction activities57 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities57 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities50 · 5.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy45 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities45 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chișineu-Criș?
Chișineu-Criș has 7,895 residents (2026), ranking 375 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chișineu-Criș?
Chișineu-Criș covers 117.5 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Chișineu-Criș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chișineu-Criș went from 8,436 to 7,895, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Chișineu-Criș?
Chișineu-Criș is in Arad County. Latitude 46.523, longitude 21.516.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chișineu-Criș?
In Chișineu-Criș, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 528 ‰ (2024), ranking 25 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chișineu-Criș?
In Chișineu-Criș, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 244 ‰ (2025), ranking 50 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Chișineu-Criș?
The nearest to Chișineu-Criș are Socodor (6.8 km), Sintea Mare (8.5 km), Zerind (10 km), Zărand (12 km), Grăniceri (13 km).