Șiștarovăț: population and statistics
Șiștarovăț has a population of 408 (2026) across 122.7 km², or 3.3 people per km². It ranks 3,170 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +27.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 408 residents
- 122.7 km²
- 3 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Șiștarovăț ranks No. 78 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 88.2 ‰ in Șiștarovăț, compared with an average of 56.8 ‰ in Arad County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Șiștarovăț: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Șiștarovăț in numbers
Where is Șiștarovăț?
Neighbouring localities
- Ususău10 km · 1,505
- Lipova12 km · 10,554
- Bogda12 km · 537
- Zăbrani12 km · 4,250
- Secaș14 km · 350
- Brestovăț14 km · 665
- Bara15 km · 358
- Ghizela17 km · 1,181
Localities of similar size
Population of Șiștarovăț over time
Șiștarovăț had 320 residents in 2016 and 408 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 350 |
| 2022 | 342 |
| 2023 | 394 |
| 2024 | 397 |
| 2025 | 406 |
| 2026 | 408 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Arad County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,181 football pitches.
- Its population density is 27.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ususău (1,505 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Șiștarovăț
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 | Șiștarovăț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.4 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ||
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ||
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ||
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Șiștarovăț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.35 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ||
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 259 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,176 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 634.8 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ||
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 100.6 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² |
Economy
| Indicator | Șiștarovăț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.2 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Șiștarovăț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
Education
| Indicator | Șiștarovăț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ||
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. |
Businesses by activity: Șiștarovăț
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 trade19 · 22.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 15.1%
- Construction12 · 14.0%
- Transport and storage11 · 12.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services6 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 17.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 12.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 11.6%
- Construction of buildings8 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 9.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering3 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șiștarovăț?
Șiștarovăț has 408 residents (2026), ranking 3,170 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șiștarovăț?
Șiștarovăț covers 122.7 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Șiștarovăț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șiștarovăț went from 320 to 408, a change of +27.5%.
Where is Șiștarovăț?
Șiștarovăț is in Arad County. Latitude 45.992, longitude 21.742.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Șiștarovăț?
In Șiștarovăț, “Existing dwellings” stands at 259 (2025), ranking 3,176 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Șiștarovăț?
The nearest to Șiștarovăț are Ususău (10 km), Lipova (12 km), Bogda (12 km), Zăbrani (12 km), Secaș (14 km).