Pâncota: population and statistics
Pâncota has a population of 8,225 (2026) across 64.5 km², or 128 people per km². It ranks 346 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,225 residents
- 64.5 km²
- 128 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Pâncota ranks No. 9 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Pâncota, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Arad County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.1 ‰ in Pâncota, compared with an average of 6.9 ‰ in Arad County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Pâncota: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (154 businesses).
Pâncota in numbers
Where is Pâncota?
Neighbouring localities
- Seleuș7.8 km · 2,843
- Târnova9.6 km · 6,120
- Șiria9.8 km · 9,061
- Olari12 km · 1,988
- Sântana15 km · 15,367
- Zărand15 km · 2,994
- Covăsânț15 km · 2,642
- Ineu16 km · 9,181
Localities of similar size
Population of Pâncota over time
Pâncota had 8,144 residents in 2016 and 8,225 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,218 |
| 2022 | 8,209 |
| 2023 | 8,238 |
| 2024 | 8,261 |
| 2025 | 8,222 |
| 2026 | 8,225 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,038 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Seleuș, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sântana (15,367 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Pâncota
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 | Pâncota | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,907 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,702 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pâncota | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.32 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,449 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,434 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 364 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 417.5 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,461 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.4 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,215 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 481 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pâncota | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.53 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 358 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 215 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 616 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pâncota | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.5 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.82 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,836 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pâncota | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 133 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 700 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pâncota | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.2 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,449 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.77 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,141 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pâncota | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pâncota | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 156 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 291 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pâncota
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 trade207 · 24.3%
- Transport and storage103 · 12.1%
- Construction89 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing77 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services75 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical62 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services56 · 6.6%
- Real estate49 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)154 · 18.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)128 · 15.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines82 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities78 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings70 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities52 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities49 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities49 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services44 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities41 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pâncota?
Pâncota has 8,225 residents (2026), ranking 346 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pâncota?
Pâncota covers 64.5 km², with a density of 128 people per km².
Is the population of Pâncota growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pâncota went from 8,144 to 8,225, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Pâncota?
Pâncota is in Arad County. Latitude 46.322, longitude 21.687.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pâncota?
In Pâncota, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pâncota?
In Pâncota, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 266 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Pâncota?
The nearest to Pâncota are Seleuș (7.8 km), Târnova (9.6 km), Șiria (9.8 km), Olari (12 km), Sântana (15 km).