Mișca: population and statistics
Mișca has a population of 3,946 (2026) across 104.2 km², or 37.9 people per km². It ranks 1,100 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,946 residents
- 104.2 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Mișca ranks No. 27 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.2 ‰ in Mișca, compared with an average of 6.9 ‰ in Arad County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 10.1% in Mișca, compared with an average of 1.7% in Arad County and 2.0% nationally.
Mișca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Mișca in numbers
Where is Mișca?
Neighbouring localities
- Ciumeghiu8.3 km · 4,650
- Șepreuș8.5 km · 3,003
- Avram Iancu11 km · 3,382
- Zerind12 km · 1,452
- Apateu13 km · 3,222
- Sintea Mare13 km · 3,758
- Batăr15 km · 5,772
- Chișineu-Criș15 km · 7,895
Localities of similar size
Population of Mișca over time
Mișca had 3,787 residents in 2016 and 3,946 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,837 |
| 2022 | 3,861 |
| 2023 | 3,869 |
| 2024 | 3,884 |
| 2025 | 3,908 |
| 2026 | 3,946 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Arad County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,599 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ciumeghiu, 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Mișca
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 | Mișca | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 80 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mișca | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,750 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,197 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 443.5 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.3 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,895 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mișca | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.2 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.27 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mișca | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,346 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.1% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 214 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Mișca | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mișca | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 160 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 260 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mișca
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 trade37 · 27.8%
- Construction17 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage17 · 12.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing7 · 5.3%
- Real estate5 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 21.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 11.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 10.5%
- Construction of buildings12 · 9.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities5 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mișca?
Mișca has 3,946 residents (2026), ranking 1,100 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mișca?
Mișca covers 104.2 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Mișca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mișca went from 3,787 to 3,946, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Mișca?
Mișca is in Arad County. Latitude 46.622, longitude 21.655.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mișca?
In Mișca, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 80 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Mișca?
In Mișca, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 10.1% (2026), ranking 214 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Mișca?
The nearest to Mișca are Ciumeghiu (8.3 km), Șepreuș (8.5 km), Avram Iancu (11 km), Zerind (12 km), Apateu (13 km).