Semlac: population and statistics
Semlac has a population of 4,248 (2026) across 82.1 km², or 51.7 people per km². It ranks 975 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,248 residents
- 82.1 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Semlac ranks No. 22 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 141.2 m³ in Semlac, compared with an average of 35.3 m³ in Arad County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 397.8 ‰ in Semlac, compared with an average of 454.7 ‰ in Arad County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Semlac: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (67 businesses).
Semlac in numbers
Where is Semlac?
Neighbouring localities
- Șeitin6.6 km · 3,173
- Peregu Mare8.9 km · 1,756
- Pecica10 km · 14,215
- Secusigiu11 km · 6,051
- Sânpetru Mare14 km · 3,463
- Nădlac14 km · 7,549
- Periam15 km · 5,055
- Variaș17 km · 6,496
Localities of similar size
Population of Semlac over time
Semlac had 4,239 residents in 2016 and 4,248 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,266 |
| 2022 | 4,282 |
| 2023 | 4,267 |
| 2024 | 4,259 |
| 2025 | 4,239 |
| 2026 | 4,248 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Arad County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,500 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șeitin, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pecica (14,215 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Semlac
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 | Semlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,059 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 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) | 9.7 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Semlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.18 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,480 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,934 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,690 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,274 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 397.8 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,685 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.7 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 514 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,583 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Semlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.39 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 592 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 127 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 810 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Semlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.0 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 815 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.88 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,771 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Semlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 825 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 | Semlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 688 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 295 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 833 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Semlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 141.2 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 35 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.97 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 397 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Semlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Semlac | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Semlac
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 trade92 · 22.1%
- Construction57 · 13.7%
- Transport and storage51 · 12.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing40 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical33 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services32 · 7.7%
- Real estate30 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing23 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 16.1%
- Construction of buildings53 · 12.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities45 · 10.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services39 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 7.2%
- Real estate activities30 · 7.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy21 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering19 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Semlac?
Semlac has 4,248 residents (2026), ranking 975 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Semlac?
Semlac covers 82.1 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Semlac growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Semlac went from 4,239 to 4,248, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Semlac?
Semlac is in Arad County. Latitude 46.160, longitude 20.935.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Semlac?
In Semlac, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 141.2 m³ (2025), ranking 35 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Semlac?
In Semlac, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 397.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,685 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Semlac?
The nearest to Semlac are Șeitin (6.6 km), Peregu Mare (8.9 km), Pecica (10 km), Secusigiu (11 km), Sânpetru Mare (14 km).