Șicula: population and statistics
Șicula has a population of 4,108 (2026) across 131.2 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 1,038 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,108 residents
- 131.2 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Șicula ranks No. 24 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.7 ‰ in Șicula, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Arad County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Șicula: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Șicula in numbers
Where is Șicula?
Neighbouring localities
- Ineu7.6 km · 9,181
- Cermei8.8 km · 2,620
- Seleuș9.7 km · 2,843
- Șepreuș11 km · 3,003
- Sintea Mare11 km · 3,758
- Zărand17 km · 2,994
- Apateu17 km · 3,222
- Pâncota17 km · 8,225
Localities of similar size
Population of Șicula over time
Șicula had 4,278 residents in 2016 and 4,108 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,203 |
| 2022 | 4,174 |
| 2023 | 4,135 |
| 2024 | 4,113 |
| 2025 | 4,110 |
| 2026 | 4,108 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,373 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ineu (9,181 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Șicula
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 | Șicula | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,699 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șicula | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.14 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,221 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,448 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,920 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,042 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 467.4 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.7 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,411 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șicula | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.09 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 620 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 88 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 886 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șicula | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.6 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.68 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șicula | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 131 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 710 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șicula | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,343 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șicula | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 827 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 418 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șicula | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 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: Șicula
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 trade80 · 21.0%
- Transport and storage48 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing42 · 11.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 8.7%
- Construction33 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services31 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical30 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 14.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines41 · 10.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services31 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 7.9%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings27 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities20 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities20 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șicula?
Șicula has 4,108 residents (2026), ranking 1,038 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șicula?
Șicula covers 131.2 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Șicula growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șicula went from 4,278 to 4,108, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Șicula?
Șicula is in Arad County. Latitude 46.469, longitude 21.761.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Șicula?
In Șicula, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 88 m³ (2025), ranking 886 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șicula?
In Șicula, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,699 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Șicula?
The nearest to Șicula are Ineu (7.6 km), Cermei (8.8 km), Seleuș (9.7 km), Șepreuș (11 km), Sintea Mare (11 km).