Pilu: population and statistics
Pilu has a population of 2,178 (2026) across 71.9 km², or 30.3 people per km². It ranks 2,191 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,178 residents
- 71.9 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Pilu ranks No. 52 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.52 km in Pilu, compared with an average of 5.39 km in Arad County and 3.48 km nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Pilu, compared with an average of 1.1 nights in Arad County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Pilu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Pilu in numbers
Where is Pilu?
Neighbouring localities
- Socodor8.1 km · 2,264
- Grăniceri9.7 km · 2,465
- Zerind10 km · 1,452
- Chișineu-Criș13 km · 7,895
- Avram Iancu15 km · 3,382
- Sintea Mare21 km · 3,758
- Macea22 km · 7,145
- Mișca22 km · 3,946
Localities of similar size
Population of Pilu over time
Pilu had 2,181 residents in 2016 and 2,178 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,151 |
| 2022 | 2,148 |
| 2023 | 2,157 |
| 2024 | 2,148 |
| 2025 | 2,196 |
| 2026 | 2,178 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,069 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Socodor, 8.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Chișineu-Criș (7,895 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Pilu
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 | Pilu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,734 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pilu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.26 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,401 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 877 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,676 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 402.7 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,646 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.1 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 369 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,211 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pilu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.52 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 61 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 102 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 858 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pilu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.1 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.75 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,072 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pilu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 813 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pilu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,151 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pilu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.7 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,430 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Pilu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pilu | 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) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pilu
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 trade44 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage26 · 15.5%
- Construction14 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 19.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 16.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 11.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 11.9%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings12 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 7.1%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 6.5%
- Civil engineering10 · 6.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pilu?
Pilu has 2,178 residents (2026), ranking 2,191 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pilu?
Pilu covers 71.9 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Pilu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pilu went from 2,181 to 2,178, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Pilu?
Pilu is in Arad County. Latitude 46.587, longitude 21.370.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pilu?
In Pilu, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.52 km (2025), ranking 61 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pilu?
In Pilu, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Pilu?
The nearest to Pilu are Socodor (8.1 km), Grăniceri (9.7 km), Zerind (10 km), Chișineu-Criș (13 km), Avram Iancu (15 km).