Șilindia: population and statistics
Șilindia has a population of 846 (2026) across 69.4 km², or 12.2 people per km². It ranks 3,103 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 846 residents
- 69.4 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Șilindia ranks No. 75 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.18 ‰ in Șilindia, compared with an average of 0.83 ‰ in Arad County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 11.8 in Șilindia, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Arad County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Șilindia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Șilindia in numbers
Where is Șilindia?
Neighbouring localities
- Bârsa8.4 km · 1,717
- Bocsig8.6 km · 3,289
- Buteni10 km · 3,216
- Ineu13 km · 9,181
- Cărand14 km · 1,085
- Sebiș14 km · 5,999
- Tauț15 km · 1,405
- Târnova15 km · 6,120
Localities of similar size
Population of Șilindia over time
Șilindia had 875 residents in 2016 and 846 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 845 |
| 2022 | 853 |
| 2023 | 847 |
| 2024 | 854 |
| 2025 | 853 |
| 2026 | 846 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,714 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârsa (1,717 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Șilindia
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 | Șilindia | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 227 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șilindia | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 627 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,018 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 741.1 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 188 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.9 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,860 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șilindia | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.6 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 504 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.73 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 326 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șilindia | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 813 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Șilindia | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.18 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 396 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.18 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 64 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.18 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 145 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șilindia | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 61 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șilindia
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 trade21 · 15.1%
- Manufacturing16 · 11.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 11.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services13 · 9.4%
- Transport and storage12 · 8.6%
- Construction11 · 7.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 7.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 7.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 7.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 6.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities8 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities7 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șilindia?
Șilindia has 846 residents (2026), ranking 3,103 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șilindia?
Șilindia covers 69.4 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Șilindia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șilindia went from 875 to 846, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Șilindia?
Șilindia is in Arad County. Latitude 46.342, longitude 21.947.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șilindia?
In Șilindia, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.18 ‰ (2024), ranking 64 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șilindia?
In Șilindia, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 61 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Șilindia?
The nearest to Șilindia are Bârsa (8.4 km), Bocsig (8.6 km), Buteni (10 km), Ineu (13 km), Cărand (14 km).