Curtici: population and statistics
Curtici has a population of 8,981 (2026) across 72.6 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 308 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,981 residents
- 72.6 km²
- 124 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Curtici ranks No. 8 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.3 ‰ in Curtici, compared with an average of 16.5 ‰ in Arad County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.1 in Curtici, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Arad County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Curtici: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (131 businesses).
Curtici in numbers
Where is Curtici?
Neighbouring localities
- Macea6.1 km · 7,145
- Dorobanți6.2 km · 1,537
- Șofronea8.0 km · 3,129
- Iratoșu9.6 km · 2,554
- Șimand11 km · 4,337
- Zimandu Nou13 km · 5,358
- Sântana15 km · 15,367
- Livada16 km · 4,662
Localities of similar size
Population of Curtici over time
Curtici had 8,729 residents in 2016 and 8,981 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,898 |
| 2022 | 8,919 |
| 2023 | 8,921 |
| 2024 | 8,954 |
| 2025 | 8,942 |
| 2026 | 8,981 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,168 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Macea, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sântana (15,367 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Curtici
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 | Curtici | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 958 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Curtici | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.67 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,871 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.34 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,419 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 368 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 380.7 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,840 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.6 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 600 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.67 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 456 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Curtici | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.97 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 407 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 257 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 537 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Curtici | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.4 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.34 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,376 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Curtici | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 324 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Curtici | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Curtici | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.7 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,360 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.83 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 684 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Curtici | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.45 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 328 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 331 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Curtici | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,061 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Curtici
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 trade174 · 22.5%
- Administrative and support services87 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage82 · 10.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical66 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing61 · 7.9%
- Construction57 · 7.4%
- Real estate48 · 6.2%
- Information and communication43 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)131 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)112 · 14.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines65 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities51 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities50 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities48 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities38 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities36 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities35 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings33 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Curtici?
Curtici has 8,981 residents (2026), ranking 308 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Curtici?
Curtici covers 72.6 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Curtici growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Curtici went from 8,729 to 8,981, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Curtici?
Curtici is in Arad County. Latitude 46.342, longitude 21.306.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Curtici?
In Curtici, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,340 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Curtici?
In Curtici, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,061 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Curtici?
The nearest to Curtici are Macea (6.1 km), Dorobanți (6.2 km), Șofronea (8.0 km), Iratoșu (9.6 km), Șimand (11 km).