Dezna: population and statistics
Dezna has a population of 1,038 (2026) across 83.1 km², or 12.5 people per km². It ranks 3,031 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,038 residents
- 83.1 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Dezna ranks No. 72 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.78 ‰ in Dezna, compared with an average of 3.03 ‰ in Arad County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 38 ‰ in Dezna, compared with an average of 158 ‰ in Arad County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dezna: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Dezna in numbers
Where is Dezna?
Neighbouring localities
- Moneasa6.5 km · 807
- Dieci7.7 km · 1,359
- Ignești8.2 km · 651
- Sebiș11 km · 5,999
- Gurahonț12 km · 3,585
- Almaș13 km · 2,357
- Archiș15 km · 1,371
- Pleșcuța16 km · 981
Localities of similar size
Population of Dezna over time
Dezna had 1,206 residents in 2016 and 1,038 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,100 |
| 2022 | 1,074 |
| 2023 | 1,058 |
| 2024 | 1,041 |
| 2025 | 1,048 |
| 2026 | 1,038 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,636 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Moneasa, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sebiș (5,999 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Dezna
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 | Dezna | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,955 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dezna | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.20 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 502 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.93 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,000 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 692 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,935 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 666.7 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 351 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.5 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 532 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dezna | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.6 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 979 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.89 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 991 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dezna | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 149 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 595 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 764 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dezna | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 684 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dezna | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 50.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 410 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.30 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 602 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dezna | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 5.78 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 33 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 160 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 259 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dezna | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 131 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dezna
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 trade29 · 20.9%
- Manufacturing17 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage14 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 9.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 8.6%
- Real estate10 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 13.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 9.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 7.2%
- Real estate activities10 · 7.2%
- Accommodation9 · 6.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities8 · 5.8%
- Forestry and logging7 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dezna?
Dezna has 1,038 residents (2026), ranking 3,031 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dezna?
Dezna covers 83.1 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Dezna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dezna went from 1,206 to 1,038, a change of −13.9%.
Where is Dezna?
Dezna is in Arad County. Latitude 46.398, longitude 22.266.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dezna?
In Dezna, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.78 ‰ (2024), ranking 33 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dezna?
In Dezna, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,070 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Dezna?
The nearest to Dezna are Moneasa (6.5 km), Dieci (7.7 km), Ignești (8.2 km), Sebiș (11 km), Gurahonț (12 km).