Peregu Mare: population and statistics
Peregu Mare has a population of 1,756 (2026) across 33.0 km², or 53.1 people per km². It ranks 2,547 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,756 residents
- 33.0 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Peregu Mare ranks No. 56 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 11.4 in Peregu Mare, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Arad County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.3% in Peregu Mare, compared with an average of 1.7% in Arad County and 2.0% nationally.
Peregu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Peregu Mare in numbers
Where is Peregu Mare?
Neighbouring localities
- Semlac8.9 km · 4,248
- Pecica13 km · 14,215
- Șeitin13 km · 3,173
- Nădlac16 km · 7,549
- Secusigiu19 km · 6,051
- Sânpetru Mare20 km · 3,463
- Iratoșu22 km · 2,554
- Felnac23 km · 3,239
Localities of similar size
Population of Peregu Mare over time
Peregu Mare had 1,809 residents in 2016 and 1,756 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,809 |
| 2022 | 1,768 |
| 2023 | 1,778 |
| 2024 | 1,754 |
| 2025 | 1,770 |
| 2026 | 1,756 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,629 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Semlac (4,248 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Peregu Mare
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 | Peregu Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,236 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,991 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peregu Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.21 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,709 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 932 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,566 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 530.8 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,090 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.3 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,487 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peregu Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.8 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.42 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Peregu Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 762 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Peregu Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.9 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,274 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Peregu Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Peregu Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 70 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Peregu Mare
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 trade33 · 21.0%
- Administrative and support services19 · 12.1%
- Transport and storage18 · 11.5%
- Construction17 · 10.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 7.0%
- Manufacturing11 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 15.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 14.6%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 10.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 7.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peregu Mare?
Peregu Mare has 1,756 residents (2026), ranking 2,547 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Peregu Mare?
Peregu Mare covers 33.0 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Peregu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Peregu Mare went from 1,809 to 1,756, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Peregu Mare?
Peregu Mare is in Arad County. Latitude 46.239, longitude 20.936.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Peregu Mare?
In Peregu Mare, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 70 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Peregu Mare?
In Peregu Mare, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.3% (2026), ranking 3,029 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Peregu Mare?
The nearest to Peregu Mare are Semlac (8.9 km), Pecica (13 km), Șeitin (13 km), Nădlac (16 km), Secusigiu (19 km).