Păuliș: population and statistics
Păuliș has a population of 4,423 (2026) across 130.0 km², or 34.0 people per km². It ranks 914 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,423 residents
- 130.0 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Păuliș ranks No. 19 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.3 ‰ in Păuliș, compared with an average of 6.9 ‰ in Arad County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.30 ‰ in Păuliș, compared with an average of 1.98 ‰ in Arad County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Păuliș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (88 businesses).
Păuliș in numbers
Where is Păuliș?
Neighbouring localities
- Lipova5.8 km · 10,554
- Ghioroc6.2 km · 4,090
- Covăsânț8.4 km · 2,642
- Zăbrani14 km · 4,250
- Conop15 km · 2,116
- Șiria15 km · 9,061
- Vladimirescu16 km · 15,715
- Frumușeni17 km · 2,836
Localities of similar size
Population of Păuliș over time
Păuliș had 4,341 residents in 2016 and 4,423 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,346 |
| 2022 | 4,329 |
| 2023 | 4,349 |
| 2024 | 4,359 |
| 2025 | 4,373 |
| 2026 | 4,423 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,204 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lipova (10,554 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Păuliș
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 | Păuliș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 534 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 241 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Păuliș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.77 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,838 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.30 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 324 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,050 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 902 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 463.5 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,849 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.4 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 913 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,380 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Păuliș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.4 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 472 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.94 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 968 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Păuliș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 803 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Păuliș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 965 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 231 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 435 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Păuliș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.2 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,079 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,201 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Păuliș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 596 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 585 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Păuliș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Păuliș
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 trade120 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage70 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services61 · 10.9%
- Construction46 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing43 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical41 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services37 · 6.6%
- Real estate32 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)88 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)70 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines57 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities44 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities44 · 7.8%
- Real estate activities32 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services26 · 4.6%
- Construction of buildings26 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities26 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Păuliș?
Păuliș has 4,423 residents (2026), ranking 914 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Păuliș?
Păuliș covers 130.0 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Păuliș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Păuliș went from 4,341 to 4,423, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Păuliș?
Păuliș is in Arad County. Latitude 46.138, longitude 21.663.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păuliș?
In Păuliș, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 241 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păuliș?
In Păuliș, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.30 ‰ (2025), ranking 324 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Păuliș?
The nearest to Păuliș are Lipova (5.8 km), Ghioroc (6.2 km), Covăsânț (8.4 km), Zăbrani (14 km), Conop (15 km).