Macea: population and statistics
Macea has a population of 7,145 (2026) across 72.8 km², or 98.1 people per km². It ranks 425 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,145 residents
- 72.8 km²
- 98 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Macea ranks No. 13 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 7.8 m³ in Macea, compared with an average of 35.3 m³ in Arad County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.59 km in Macea, compared with an average of 5.39 km in Arad County and 4.84 km nationally.
Macea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (66 businesses).
Macea in numbers
Where is Macea?
Neighbouring localities
- Curtici6.1 km · 8,981
- Șimand7.6 km · 4,337
- Dorobanți9.2 km · 1,537
- Grăniceri12 km · 2,465
- Sântana13 km · 15,367
- Șofronea14 km · 3,129
- Iratoșu15 km · 2,554
- Zimandu Nou16 km · 5,358
Localities of similar size
Population of Macea over time
Macea had 7,175 residents in 2016 and 7,145 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,244 |
| 2022 | 7,185 |
| 2023 | 7,189 |
| 2024 | 7,164 |
| 2025 | 7,159 |
| 2026 | 7,145 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,199 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Curtici, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sântana (15,367 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Macea
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 | Macea | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,734 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Macea | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.59 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,520 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.38 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 775 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,724 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 534 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 381.2 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,836 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.9 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,059 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 980 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Macea | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.01 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 318 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 203 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 644 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Macea | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.2 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,859 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.24 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,453 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Macea | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Macea | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.8 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,458 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.66 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,180 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Macea | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Macea | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Macea
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 trade93 · 21.0%
- Administrative and support services47 · 10.6%
- Construction45 · 10.2%
- Transport and storage40 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical39 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing38 · 8.6%
- Real estate26 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)66 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 11.7%
- Specialised construction activities44 · 9.9%
- Construction of buildings32 · 7.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities26 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities26 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 4.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy20 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Macea?
Macea has 7,145 residents (2026), ranking 425 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Macea?
Macea covers 72.8 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Macea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Macea went from 7,175 to 7,145, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Macea?
Macea is in Arad County. Latitude 46.392, longitude 21.338.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Macea?
In Macea, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 7.8 m³ (2025), ranking 2,458 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Macea?
In Macea, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.59 km (2025), ranking 2,520 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Macea?
The nearest to Macea are Curtici (6.1 km), Șimand (7.6 km), Dorobanți (9.2 km), Grăniceri (12 km), Sântana (13 km).