Grăniceri: population and statistics
Grăniceri has a population of 2,465 (2026) across 79.1 km², or 31.2 people per km². It ranks 1,941 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,465 residents
- 79.1 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Grăniceri ranks No. 47 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 102.9 m² in Grăniceri, compared with an average of 56.8 m² in Arad County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.34 km in Grăniceri, compared with an average of 5.39 km in Arad County and 3.48 km nationally.
Grăniceri: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Grăniceri in numbers
Where is Grăniceri?
Neighbouring localities
- Socodor6.7 km · 2,264
- Pilu9.7 km · 2,178
- Macea12 km · 7,145
- Chișineu-Criș13 km · 7,895
- Șimand15 km · 4,337
- Zerind17 km · 1,452
- Curtici18 km · 8,981
- Zărand18 km · 2,994
Localities of similar size
Population of Grăniceri over time
Grăniceri had 2,549 residents in 2016 and 2,465 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,486 |
| 2022 | 2,470 |
| 2023 | 2,475 |
| 2024 | 2,480 |
| 2025 | 2,468 |
| 2026 | 2,465 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Arad County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Arad County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,073 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Socodor, 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Grăniceri
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 | Grăniceri | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 779 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grăniceri | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.25 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 605 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,448 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,199 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,067 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 486.4 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,566 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 102.9 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grăniceri | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.34 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 26 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 81 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 898 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grăniceri | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.3 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,215 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.43 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grăniceri | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,551 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grăniceri | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.4 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,964 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Grăniceri | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Grăniceri | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grăniceri
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 trade28 · 23.1%
- Construction18 · 14.9%
- Transport and storage16 · 13.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.4%
- Real estate9 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings11 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 7.4%
- Real estate activities9 · 7.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.8%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grăniceri?
Grăniceri has 2,465 residents (2026), ranking 1,941 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grăniceri?
Grăniceri covers 79.1 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Grăniceri growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grăniceri went from 2,549 to 2,465, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Grăniceri?
Grăniceri is in Arad County. Latitude 46.501, longitude 21.348.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Grăniceri?
In Grăniceri, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 102.9 m² (2025), ranking 3 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grăniceri?
In Grăniceri, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.34 km (2025), ranking 26 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Grăniceri?
The nearest to Grăniceri are Socodor (6.7 km), Pilu (9.7 km), Macea (12 km), Chișineu-Criș (13 km), Șimand (15 km).