Ineu (Arad County): population and statistics
Ineu has a population of 9,181 (2026) across 116.9 km², or 78.6 people per km². It ranks 300 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,181 residents
- 116.9 km²
- 79 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Ineu ranks No. 6 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.21 ‰ in Ineu, compared with an average of 3.03 ‰ in Arad County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 262 ‰ in Ineu, compared with an average of 158 ‰ in Arad County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Ineu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (181 businesses).
Ineu in numbers
Where is Ineu?
Neighbouring localities
- Șicula7.6 km · 4,108
- Seleuș8.9 km · 2,843
- Bocsig11 km · 3,289
- Șilindia13 km · 846
- Cermei13 km · 2,620
- Beliu16 km · 2,908
- Pâncota16 km · 8,225
- Cărand17 km · 1,085
Localities of similar size
Population of Ineu over time
Ineu had 9,583 residents in 2016 and 9,181 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,499 |
| 2022 | 9,407 |
| 2023 | 9,374 |
| 2024 | 9,336 |
| 2025 | 9,260 |
| 2026 | 9,181 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Arad County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,368 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șicula, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sântana (15,367 residents), 27 km away.
All indicators for Ineu
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 | Ineu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ineu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.07 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,749 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.63 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,934 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 211 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 537.4 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.6 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.11 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,898 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ineu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.07 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 394 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 311 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 415 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ineu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.3 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 617 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.51 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,249 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ineu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 454 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 48 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.9% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ineu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 432 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 405 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.0 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 371 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ineu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 745 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.70 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 422 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ineu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 6.21 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 25 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ineu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 262 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 35 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ineu
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 trade227 · 21.1%
- Administrative and support services112 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage109 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing107 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical85 · 7.9%
- Construction78 · 7.2%
- Real estate72 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services71 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)181 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)132 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines98 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities72 · 6.7%
- Real estate activities72 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities67 · 6.2%
- Office administration and business support activities62 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities56 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities55 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings54 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ineu?
Ineu has 9,181 residents (2026), ranking 300 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ineu?
Ineu covers 116.9 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Ineu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ineu went from 9,583 to 9,181, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Ineu?
Ineu is in Arad County. Latitude 46.426, longitude 21.837.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ineu?
In Ineu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.21 ‰ (2024), ranking 25 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 Ineu?
In Ineu, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 262 ‰ (2025), ranking 35 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Ineu?
The nearest to Ineu are Șicula (7.6 km), Seleuș (8.9 km), Bocsig (11 km), Șilindia (13 km), Cermei (13 km).