Craiva: population and statistics
Craiva has a population of 2,801 (2026) across 114.7 km², or 24.4 people per km². It ranks 1,725 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,801 residents
- 114.7 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Craiva ranks No. 43 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 66.8 m² in Craiva, compared with an average of 56.8 m² in Arad County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.1 ‰ in Craiva, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Arad County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Craiva: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Craiva in numbers
Where is Craiva?
Neighbouring localities
- Beliu8.3 km · 2,908
- Olcea8.3 km · 2,672
- Hășmaș9.2 km · 1,162
- Apateu13 km · 3,222
- Cermei13 km · 2,620
- Șoimi13 km · 2,316
- Cociuba Mare14 km · 2,693
- Archiș16 km · 1,371
Localities of similar size
Population of Craiva over time
Craiva had 2,899 residents in 2016 and 2,801 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,915 |
| 2022 | 2,871 |
| 2023 | 2,861 |
| 2024 | 2,851 |
| 2025 | 2,820 |
| 2026 | 2,801 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,062 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Beliu, 8.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Batăr (5,772 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Craiva
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 | Craiva | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,791 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Craiva | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.00 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,052 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,934 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,526 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,487 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 544.8 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.8 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 260 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Craiva | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.2 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.14 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,541 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Craiva | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 949 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.3% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 404 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Craiva | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,882 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Craiva | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Craiva | 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) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Craiva
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 trade39 · 26.5%
- Transport and storage22 · 15.0%
- Manufacturing21 · 14.3%
- Construction16 · 10.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.8%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 2.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 19.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 12.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)8 · 5.4%
- Forestry and logging6 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Craiva?
Craiva has 2,801 residents (2026), ranking 1,725 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Craiva?
Craiva covers 114.7 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Craiva growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Craiva went from 2,899 to 2,801, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Craiva?
Craiva is in Arad County. Latitude 46.588, longitude 21.978.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Craiva?
In Craiva, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 66.8 m² (2025), ranking 260 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Craiva?
In Craiva, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,791 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Craiva?
The nearest to Craiva are Beliu (8.3 km), Olcea (8.3 km), Hășmaș (9.2 km), Apateu (13 km), Cermei (13 km).