Șeitin: population and statistics
Șeitin has a population of 3,173 (2026) across 65.9 km², or 48.1 people per km². It ranks 1,464 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,173 residents
- 65.9 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Șeitin ranks No. 34 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.55 km in Șeitin, compared with an average of 5.39 km in Arad County and 4.84 km nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.0 ‰ in Șeitin, compared with an average of 6.9 ‰ in Arad County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Șeitin: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Șeitin in numbers
Where is Șeitin?
Neighbouring localities
- Semlac6.6 km · 4,248
- Sânpetru Mare7.3 km · 3,463
- Nădlac8.9 km · 7,549
- Periam12 km · 5,055
- Saravale12 km · 2,986
- Peregu Mare13 km · 1,756
- Secusigiu15 km · 6,051
- Variaș16 km · 6,496
Localities of similar size
Population of Șeitin over time
Șeitin had 3,091 residents in 2016 and 3,173 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,122 |
| 2022 | 3,136 |
| 2023 | 3,151 |
| 2024 | 3,150 |
| 2025 | 3,150 |
| 2026 | 3,173 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,234 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Semlac, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nădlac (7,549 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Șeitin
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 | Șeitin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 278 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șeitin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,532 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,305 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,873 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411.3 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,551 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.2 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 980 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șeitin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.59 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 454 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 90 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 881 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șeitin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.6 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,032 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.47 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 683 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șeitin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șeitin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,324 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șeitin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 543 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) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șeitin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șeitin
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 trade70 · 28.5%
- Construction36 · 14.6%
- Transport and storage33 · 13.4%
- Administrative and support services20 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing19 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 5.7%
- Real estate14 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 19.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 17.1%
- Specialised construction activities33 · 13.4%
- Construction of buildings29 · 11.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 10.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities14 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering12 · 4.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șeitin?
Șeitin has 3,173 residents (2026), ranking 1,464 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șeitin?
Șeitin covers 65.9 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Șeitin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șeitin went from 3,091 to 3,173, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Șeitin?
Șeitin is in Arad County. Latitude 46.135, longitude 20.856.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șeitin?
In Șeitin, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.55 km (2025), ranking 2,532 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șeitin?
In Șeitin, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 278 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Șeitin?
The nearest to Șeitin are Semlac (6.6 km), Sânpetru Mare (7.3 km), Nădlac (8.9 km), Periam (12 km), Saravale (12 km).