Pleșcuța: population and statistics
Pleșcuța has a population of 981 (2026) across 75.4 km², or 13.0 people per km². It ranks 3,059 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 981 residents
- 75.4 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Pleșcuța ranks No. 73 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 28.0 m² in Pleșcuța, compared with an average of 56.8 m² in Arad County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.5 ‰ in Pleșcuța, compared with an average of 11.7 ‰ in Arad County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Pleșcuța: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (8 businesses).
Pleșcuța in numbers
Where is Pleșcuța?
Neighbouring localities
- Gurahonț6.4 km · 3,585
- Vârfurile9.7 km · 2,243
- Hălmagiu12 km · 2,129
- Dieci13 km · 1,359
- Brazii14 km · 1,134
- Almaș15 km · 2,357
- Dezna16 km · 1,038
- Cărpinet18 km · 1,670
Localities of similar size
Population of Pleșcuța over time
Pleșcuța had 1,161 residents in 2016 and 981 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,061 |
| 2022 | 1,034 |
| 2023 | 1,003 |
| 2024 | 1,002 |
| 2025 | 1,000 |
| 2026 | 981 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Arad County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,564 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gurahonț (3,585 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Pleșcuța
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 | Pleșcuța | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 848 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.5 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 24 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pleșcuța | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 712 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,916 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 725.8 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 208 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 28.0 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,143 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pleșcuța | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.4 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.06 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 899 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pleșcuța | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Pleșcuța | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.02 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 484 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.02 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 127 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pleșcuța | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 107 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pleșcuța
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 trade8 · 17.0%
- Transport and storage7 · 14.9%
- Manufacturing6 · 12.8%
- Construction6 · 12.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 10.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 6.4%
- Other service activities3 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 14.9%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 12.8%
- Forestry and logging3 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings3 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 6.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pleșcuța?
Pleșcuța has 981 residents (2026), ranking 3,059 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pleșcuța?
Pleșcuța covers 75.4 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Pleșcuța growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pleșcuța went from 1,161 to 981, a change of −15.5%.
Where is Pleșcuța?
Pleșcuța is in Arad County. Latitude 46.301, longitude 22.424.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Pleșcuța?
In Pleșcuța, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 28.0 m² (2025), ranking 3,143 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pleșcuța?
In Pleșcuța, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 24 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Pleșcuța?
The nearest to Pleșcuța are Gurahonț (6.4 km), Vârfurile (9.7 km), Hălmagiu (12 km), Dieci (13 km), Brazii (14 km).