Vinga: population and statistics
Vinga has a population of 7,258 (2026) across 141.4 km², or 51.3 people per km². It ranks 417 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,258 residents
- 141.4 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Vinga ranks No. 12 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.14 ‰ in Vinga, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Arad County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Vinga: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (90 businesses).
Vinga in numbers
Where is Vinga?
Neighbouring localities
- Felnac8.2 km · 3,239
- Orțișoara9.7 km · 4,852
- Șagu10 km · 4,233
- Zădăreni12 km · 3,037
- Secusigiu12 km · 6,051
- Satchinez15 km · 5,258
- Variaș16 km · 6,496
- Pișchia17 km · 3,289
Localities of similar size
Population of Vinga over time
Vinga had 6,872 residents in 2016 and 7,258 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,167 |
| 2022 | 7,199 |
| 2023 | 7,239 |
| 2024 | 7,246 |
| 2025 | 7,254 |
| 2026 | 7,258 |
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All indicators for Vinga
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 | Vinga | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vinga | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.45 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,414 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.07 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 921 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,934 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 467 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 404.2 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,621 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.8 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 792 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.03 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 377 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vinga | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.42 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 692 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 118 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 827 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vinga | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.1 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.93 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,724 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vinga | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vinga | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.9 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,351 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vinga | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 680 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) | 0.14 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,095 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vinga | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vinga
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 trade129 · 21.9%
- Construction79 · 13.4%
- Transport and storage73 · 12.4%
- Administrative and support services62 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing43 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services38 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical37 · 6.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)90 · 15.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)87 · 14.8%
- Construction of buildings64 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities64 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines51 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities49 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities37 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services33 · 5.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities29 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering27 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vinga?
Vinga has 7,258 residents (2026), ranking 417 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vinga?
Vinga covers 141.4 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Vinga growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vinga went from 6,872 to 7,258, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Vinga?
Vinga is in Arad County. Latitude 46.024, longitude 21.171.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vinga?
In Vinga, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.14 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,095 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Vinga?
In Vinga, “Existing dwellings” stands at 2,934 (2025), ranking 467 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Vinga?
The nearest to Vinga are Felnac (8.2 km), Orțișoara (9.7 km), Șagu (10 km), Zădăreni (12 km), Secusigiu (12 km).