Covăsânț: population and statistics
Covăsânț has a population of 2,642 (2026) across 37.5 km², or 70.5 people per km². It ranks 1,812 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,642 residents
- 37.5 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Covăsânț ranks No. 44 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Covăsânț, compared with an average of 56.8 ‰ in Arad County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Covăsânț, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Arad County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Covăsânț in numbers
Where is Covăsânț?
Neighbouring localities
- Ghioroc5.4 km · 4,090
- Șiria6.8 km · 9,061
- Păuliș8.4 km · 4,423
- Vladimirescu11 km · 15,715
- Lipova14 km · 10,554
- Zimandu Nou15 km · 5,358
- Pâncota15 km · 8,225
- Târnova15 km · 6,120
Localities of similar size
Population of Covăsânț over time
Covăsânț had 2,725 residents in 2016 and 2,642 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,689 |
| 2022 | 2,692 |
| 2023 | 2,693 |
| 2024 | 2,662 |
| 2025 | 2,654 |
| 2026 | 2,642 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,251 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ghioroc (4,090 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Covăsânț
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 | Covăsânț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Covăsânț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.43 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,162 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.41 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 463 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,146 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,181 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 433.8 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,231 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.7 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 981 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Covăsânț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Covăsânț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Covăsânț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,180 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.04 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,326 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Covăsânț | 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) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Covăsânț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Covăsânț?
Covăsânț has 2,642 residents (2026), ranking 1,812 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Covăsânț?
Covăsânț covers 37.5 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Covăsânț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Covăsânț went from 2,725 to 2,642, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Covăsânț?
Covăsânț is in Arad County. Latitude 46.200, longitude 21.602.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Covăsânț?
In Covăsânț, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Covăsânț?
In Covăsânț, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Covăsânț?
The nearest to Covăsânț are Ghioroc (5.4 km), Șiria (6.8 km), Păuliș (8.4 km), Vladimirescu (11 km), Lipova (14 km).