Seleuș: population and statistics
Seleuș has a population of 2,843 (2026) across 60.2 km², or 47.2 people per km². It ranks 1,686 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,843 residents
- 60.2 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Seleuș ranks No. 40 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 83.6 m² in Seleuș, compared with an average of 56.8 m² in Arad County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.8 ‰ in Seleuș, compared with an average of 16.2 ‰ in Arad County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Seleuș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Seleuș in numbers
Where is Seleuș?
Neighbouring localities
- Pâncota7.8 km · 8,225
- Ineu8.9 km · 9,181
- Șicula9.7 km · 4,108
- Târnova14 km · 6,120
- Olari14 km · 1,988
- Zărand15 km · 2,994
- Sintea Mare16 km · 3,758
- Șilindia17 km · 846
Localities of similar size
Population of Seleuș over time
Seleuș had 2,987 residents in 2016 and 2,843 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,923 |
| 2022 | 2,916 |
| 2023 | 2,880 |
| 2024 | 2,867 |
| 2025 | 2,853 |
| 2026 | 2,843 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,429 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pâncota (8,225 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Seleuș
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 | Seleuș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,855 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seleuș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.59 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,899 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,293 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,372 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,751 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 482.6 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,616 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 83.6 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 20 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,712 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seleuș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.4 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.87 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 546 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seleuș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,004 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Seleuș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 489 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.09 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 299 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Seleuș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 479 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 556 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Seleuș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Seleuș
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 trade46 · 20.9%
- Transport and storage28 · 12.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 12.3%
- Construction24 · 10.9%
- Manufacturing22 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services19 · 8.6%
- Real estate14 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 16.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 15.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings21 · 9.5%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 9.1%
- Real estate activities14 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of food products13 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering11 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seleuș?
Seleuș has 2,843 residents (2026), ranking 1,686 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Seleuș?
Seleuș covers 60.2 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Seleuș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Seleuș went from 2,987 to 2,843, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Seleuș?
Seleuș is in Arad County. Latitude 46.384, longitude 21.738.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Seleuș?
In Seleuș, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 83.6 m² (2025), ranking 20 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Seleuș?
In Seleuș, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,959 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Seleuș?
The nearest to Seleuș are Pâncota (7.8 km), Ineu (8.9 km), Șicula (9.7 km), Târnova (14 km), Olari (14 km).