Nădlac: population and statistics
Nădlac has a population of 7,549 (2026) across 132.6 km², or 56.9 people per km². It ranks 396 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,549 residents
- 132.6 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Nădlac ranks No. 11 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.3 in Nădlac, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Arad County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.06 ‰ in Nădlac, compared with an average of 0.83 ‰ in Arad County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Nădlac: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (129 businesses).
Nădlac in numbers
Where is Nădlac?
Neighbouring localities
- Șeitin8.9 km · 3,173
- Sânpetru Mare9.4 km · 3,463
- Saravale12 km · 2,986
- Cenad13 km · 4,642
- Sânnicolau Mare14 km · 13,721
- Semlac14 km · 4,248
- Peregu Mare16 km · 1,756
- Periam19 km · 5,055
Localities of similar size
Population of Nădlac over time
Nădlac had 8,009 residents in 2016 and 7,549 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,804 |
| 2022 | 7,698 |
| 2023 | 7,677 |
| 2024 | 7,625 |
| 2025 | 7,567 |
| 2026 | 7,549 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,573 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șeitin, 8.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânnicolau Mare (13,721 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Nădlac
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 | Nădlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,613 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) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nădlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.93 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,299 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,467 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 362 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 459.3 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,904 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.2 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 850 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,200 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nădlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.82 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 331 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 227 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 589 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nădlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.4 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 934 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.38 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,349 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nădlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 188 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 435 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nădlac | 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) | 447 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 396 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,075 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nădlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.4 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,561 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.46 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 447 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Nădlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 456 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 106 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Nădlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 145 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nădlac
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 trade186 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage92 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services85 · 10.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical79 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing62 · 7.3%
- Construction55 · 6.5%
- Real estate55 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services50 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)129 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)124 · 14.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines70 · 8.2%
- Office administration and business support activities57 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities56 · 6.6%
- Real estate activities55 · 6.5%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities46 · 5.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities46 · 5.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy36 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nădlac?
Nădlac has 7,549 residents (2026), ranking 396 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nădlac?
Nădlac covers 132.6 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Nădlac growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nădlac went from 8,009 to 7,549, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Nădlac?
Nădlac is in Arad County. Latitude 46.167, longitude 20.750.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nădlac?
In Nădlac, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nădlac?
In Nădlac, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.06 ‰ (2024), ranking 106 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Nădlac?
The nearest to Nădlac are Șeitin (8.9 km), Sânpetru Mare (9.4 km), Saravale (12 km), Cenad (13 km), Sânnicolau Mare (14 km).