Șimand: population and statistics
Șimand has a population of 4,337 (2026) across 100.7 km², or 43.1 people per km². It ranks 942 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,337 residents
- 100.7 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Șimand ranks No. 20 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.8 ‰ in Șimand, compared with an average of 16.5 ‰ in Arad County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Șimand, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Arad County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Șimand: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (59 businesses).
Șimand in numbers
Where is Șimand?
Neighbouring localities
- Sântana6.1 km · 15,367
- Macea7.6 km · 7,145
- Olari9.1 km · 1,988
- Zărand10 km · 2,994
- Curtici11 km · 8,981
- Zimandu Nou13 km · 5,358
- Grăniceri15 km · 2,465
- Socodor16 km · 2,264
Localities of similar size
Population of Șimand over time
Șimand had 4,438 residents in 2016 and 4,337 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,404 |
| 2022 | 4,410 |
| 2023 | 4,379 |
| 2024 | 4,360 |
| 2025 | 4,368 |
| 2026 | 4,337 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,102 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sântana (15,367 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Șimand
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 | Șimand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șimand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.83 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,287 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.31 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 805 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,738 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,214 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 400.7 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,661 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.3 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,223 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.15 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,041 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șimand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.99 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 246 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 189 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 677 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șimand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.7 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,253 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.84 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,814 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șimand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 777 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șimand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,145 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,315 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șimand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,024 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șimand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șimand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șimand
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 trade87 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage49 · 13.4%
- Construction45 · 12.3%
- Manufacturing32 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 6.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 5.8%
- Administrative and support services21 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)59 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 14.2%
- Specialised construction activities41 · 11.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines40 · 11.0%
- Construction of buildings34 · 9.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 7.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering15 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities14 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șimand?
Șimand has 4,337 residents (2026), ranking 942 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șimand?
Șimand covers 100.7 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Șimand growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șimand went from 4,438 to 4,337, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Șimand?
Șimand is in Arad County. Latitude 46.383, longitude 21.436.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șimand?
In Șimand, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,315 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șimand?
In Șimand, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 1,902 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Șimand?
The nearest to Șimand are Sântana (6.1 km), Macea (7.6 km), Olari (9.1 km), Zărand (10 km), Curtici (11 km).