Pecica: population and statistics
Pecica has a population of 14,215 (2026) across 235.8 km², or 60.3 people per km². It ranks 163 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,215 residents
- 235.8 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Pecica ranks No. 4 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Pecica, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Arad County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Pecica: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (263 businesses).
Pecica in numbers
Where is Pecica?
Neighbouring localities
- Secusigiu9.3 km · 6,051
- Felnac10 km · 3,239
- Semlac10 km · 4,248
- Peregu Mare13 km · 1,756
- Zădăreni14 km · 3,037
- Iratoșu17 km · 2,554
- Șeitin17 km · 3,173
- Vinga18 km · 7,258
Localities of similar size
Population of Pecica over time
Pecica had 14,137 residents in 2016 and 14,215 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,129 |
| 2022 | 14,132 |
| 2023 | 14,118 |
| 2024 | 14,164 |
| 2025 | 14,175 |
| 2026 | 14,215 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 33,025 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Secusigiu, 9.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Arad (164,631 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Pecica
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 | Pecica | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 908 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pecica | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.49 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,926 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.97 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 974 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,999 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 177 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.0 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,400 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.8 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 719 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.13 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pecica | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.25 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 491 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 209 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 633 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pecica | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.1 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 591 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.38 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 727 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pecica | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 221 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 344 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pecica | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 438 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 398 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 830 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pecica | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.3 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,709 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.76 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 914 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pecica | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pecica | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pecica
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 trade372 · 21.7%
- Administrative and support services215 · 12.5%
- Transport and storage212 · 12.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical180 · 10.5%
- Construction119 · 6.9%
- Real estate115 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing114 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services89 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)263 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)259 · 15.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines173 · 10.1%
- Office administration and business support activities130 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities126 · 7.3%
- Real estate activities115 · 6.7%
- Specialised construction activities105 · 6.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities105 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities80 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings79 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pecica?
Pecica has 14,215 residents (2026), ranking 163 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pecica?
Pecica covers 235.8 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Pecica growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pecica went from 14,137 to 14,215, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Pecica?
Pecica is in Arad County. Latitude 46.170, longitude 21.070.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pecica?
In Pecica, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Pecica?
In Pecica, “Existing dwellings” stands at 5,999 (2025), ranking 177 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Pecica?
The nearest to Pecica are Secusigiu (9.3 km), Felnac (10 km), Semlac (10 km), Peregu Mare (13 km), Zădăreni (14 km).