Socodor: population and statistics
Socodor has a population of 2,264 (2026) across 118.8 km², or 19.1 people per km². It ranks 2,100 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,264 residents
- 118.8 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Socodor ranks No. 49 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 81.7 m² in Socodor, compared with an average of 56.8 m² in Arad County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.21 km in Socodor, compared with an average of 5.39 km in Arad County and 3.48 km nationally.
Socodor: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Socodor in numbers
Where is Socodor?
Neighbouring localities
- Grăniceri6.7 km · 2,465
- Chișineu-Criș6.8 km · 7,895
- Pilu8.1 km · 2,178
- Zerind11 km · 1,452
- Sintea Mare15 km · 3,758
- Zărand15 km · 2,994
- Șimand16 km · 4,337
- Macea16 km · 7,145
Localities of similar size
Population of Socodor over time
Socodor had 2,278 residents in 2016 and 2,264 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,291 |
| 2022 | 2,267 |
| 2023 | 2,258 |
| 2024 | 2,282 |
| 2025 | 2,275 |
| 2026 | 2,264 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Arad County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,644 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Grăniceri, 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Socodor
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 | Socodor | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Socodor | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.37 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 597 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.77 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,082 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 982 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,476 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 433.7 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 81.7 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 26 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Socodor | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.21 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 35 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 114 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 837 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Socodor | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.0 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.21 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,484 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Socodor | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 170 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 505 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Socodor | 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) | 9 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,170 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 789 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Socodor | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.9 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,801 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.68 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 82 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Socodor | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.33 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 360 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.88 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 222 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.33 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 93 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Socodor | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Socodor
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 trade47 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage31 · 14.6%
- Administrative and support services20 · 9.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing19 · 8.9%
- Real estate17 · 8.0%
- Construction16 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 7.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 17.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 15.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 9.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services19 · 8.9%
- Real estate activities17 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 6.6%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.2%
- Construction of buildings8 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Socodor?
Socodor has 2,264 residents (2026), ranking 2,100 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Socodor?
Socodor covers 118.8 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Socodor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Socodor went from 2,278 to 2,264, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Socodor?
Socodor is in Arad County. Latitude 46.525, longitude 21.428.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Socodor?
In Socodor, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 81.7 m² (2025), ranking 26 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Socodor?
In Socodor, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.21 km (2025), ranking 35 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Socodor?
The nearest to Socodor are Grăniceri (6.7 km), Chișineu-Criș (6.8 km), Pilu (8.1 km), Zerind (11 km), Sintea Mare (15 km).