Ignești: population and statistics
Ignești has a population of 651 (2026) across 51.7 km², or 12.6 people per km². It ranks 3,141 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 651 residents
- 51.7 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Ignești ranks No. 77 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.54 ‰ in Ignești, compared with an average of 0.83 ‰ in Arad County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Ignești: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (11 businesses).
Ignești in numbers
Where is Ignești?
Neighbouring localities
- Archiș6.8 km · 1,371
- Sebiș7.9 km · 5,999
- Dezna8.2 km · 1,038
- Moneasa8.4 km · 807
- Cărand9.1 km · 1,085
- Bârsa12 km · 1,717
- Dieci13 km · 1,359
- Hășmaș15 km · 1,162
Localities of similar size
Population of Ignești over time
Ignești had 721 residents in 2016 and 651 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 670 |
| 2022 | 665 |
| 2023 | 660 |
| 2024 | 654 |
| 2025 | 661 |
| 2026 | 651 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,239 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Archiș (1,371 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Ignești
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 | Ignești | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 440 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 87 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ignești | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.90 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 262 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 325 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,168 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 499.2 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,418 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 16.9 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,163 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ignești | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.7 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,471 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 | Ignești | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ignești | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 489 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ignești | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.54 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 313 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.54 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 28 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ignești | 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) | 15.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ignești
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 trade12 · 21.1%
- Construction11 · 19.3%
- Transport and storage9 · 15.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing5 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 8.8%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities11 · 19.3%
- Construction of buildings10 · 17.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 14.0%
- Civil engineering7 · 12.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 10.5%
- Forestry and logging5 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 8.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ignești?
Ignești has 651 residents (2026), ranking 3,141 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ignești?
Ignești covers 51.7 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Ignești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ignești went from 721 to 651, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Ignești?
Ignești is in Arad County. Latitude 46.436, longitude 22.176.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ignești?
In Ignești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 325 (2025), ranking 3,168 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ignești?
In Ignești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.54 ‰ (2024), ranking 28 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Ignești?
The nearest to Ignești are Archiș (6.8 km), Sebiș (7.9 km), Dezna (8.2 km), Moneasa (8.4 km), Cărand (9.1 km).