Iratoșu: population and statistics
Iratoșu has a population of 2,554 (2026) across 46.4 km², or 55.0 people per km². It ranks 1,877 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,554 residents
- 46.4 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Iratoșu ranks No. 46 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 260 ‰ in Iratoșu, compared with an average of 284 ‰ in Arad County and 252 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.8 ‰ in Iratoșu, compared with an average of 16.2 ‰ in Arad County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Iratoșu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Iratoșu in numbers
Where is Iratoșu?
Neighbouring localities
- Șofronea6.2 km · 3,129
- Dorobanți8.1 km · 1,537
- Curtici9.6 km · 8,981
- Macea15 km · 7,145
- Arad16 km · 164,631
- Livada16 km · 4,662
- Pecica17 km · 14,215
- Zimandu Nou17 km · 5,358
Localities of similar size
Population of Iratoșu over time
Iratoșu had 2,557 residents in 2016 and 2,554 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,546 |
| 2022 | 2,546 |
| 2023 | 2,545 |
| 2024 | 2,541 |
| 2025 | 2,564 |
| 2026 | 2,554 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,500 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șofronea, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Curtici (8,981 residents), 9.6 km away.
All indicators for Iratoșu
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 | Iratoșu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 303 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Iratoșu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.07 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,262 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.35 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 783 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,147 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,176 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 449.1 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,031 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.0 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.17 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Iratoșu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.6 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.13 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 858 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Iratoșu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 260 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 263 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Iratoșu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.2 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,978 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Iratoșu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.17 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 400 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) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Iratoșu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Iratoșu
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 trade68 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage42 · 14.2%
- Administrative and support services29 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing23 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 7.1%
- Construction19 · 6.4%
- Real estate14 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 16.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 12.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 8.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities16 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities14 · 4.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy13 · 4.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities12 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Iratoșu?
Iratoșu has 2,554 residents (2026), ranking 1,877 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Iratoșu?
Iratoșu covers 46.4 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Iratoșu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Iratoșu went from 2,557 to 2,554, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Iratoșu?
Iratoșu is in Arad County. Latitude 46.286, longitude 21.211.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Iratoșu?
In Iratoșu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 260 ‰ (2024), ranking 263 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Iratoșu?
In Iratoșu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 303 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Iratoșu?
The nearest to Iratoșu are Șofronea (6.2 km), Dorobanți (8.1 km), Curtici (9.6 km), Macea (15 km), Arad (16 km).