Petriș: population and statistics
Petriș has a population of 1,256 (2026) across 129.8 km², or 9.7 people per km². It ranks 2,909 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,256 residents
- 129.8 km²
- 10 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Petriș ranks No. 66 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.08 km in Petriș, compared with an average of 3.65 km in Arad County and 3.05 km nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Petriș, compared with an average of 3.43 ‰ in Arad County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Petriș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Petriș in numbers
Where is Petriș?
Neighbouring localities
- Zam10 km · 1,502
- Brazii12 km · 1,134
- Săvârșin14 km · 2,827
- Burjuc16 km · 737
- Vărădia de Mureș17 km · 1,525
- Vața de Jos19 km · 3,202
- Birchiș22 km · 1,729
- Gurasada22 km · 1,277
Localities of similar size
Population of Petriș over time
Petriș had 1,384 residents in 2016 and 1,256 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,306 |
| 2022 | 1,268 |
| 2023 | 1,288 |
| 2024 | 1,292 |
| 2025 | 1,267 |
| 2026 | 1,256 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,185 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Zam, 10.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săvârșin (2,827 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Petriș
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 | Petriș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 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) | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petriș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.59 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,190 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 805 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,787 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 640.9 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.0 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,478 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petriș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.6 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,337 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petriș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 864 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 | Petriș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.4 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 278 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,330 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 182 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 524 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Petriș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.08 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,684 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Petriș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 711 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 307 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Petriș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 257 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Petriș
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 trade20 · 16.1%
- Administrative and support services15 · 12.1%
- Construction13 · 10.5%
- Transport and storage12 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing10 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.3%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 10.5%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 9.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings9 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 7.3%
- Forestry and logging6 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petriș?
Petriș has 1,256 residents (2026), ranking 2,909 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Petriș?
Petriș covers 129.8 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Petriș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Petriș went from 1,384 to 1,256, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Petriș?
Petriș is in Arad County. Latitude 46.093, longitude 22.381.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petriș?
In Petriș, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.08 km (2025), ranking 1,684 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petriș?
In Petriș, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Petriș?
The nearest to Petriș are Zam (10 km), Brazii (12 km), Săvârșin (14 km), Burjuc (16 km), Vărădia de Mureș (17 km).