Zăbrani: population and statistics
Zăbrani has a population of 4,250 (2026) across 116.2 km², or 36.6 people per km². It ranks 973 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,250 residents
- 116.2 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Zăbrani ranks No. 21 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Zăbrani, compared with an average of 1.84 ‰ in Arad County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.8 ‰ in Zăbrani, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Arad County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Zăbrani: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (58 businesses).
Zăbrani in numbers
Where is Zăbrani?
Neighbouring localities
- Bogda5.4 km · 537
- Mașloc11 km · 2,427
- Lipova11 km · 10,554
- Frumușeni11 km · 2,836
- Șiștarovăț12 km · 408
- Păuliș14 km · 4,423
- Ghioroc14 km · 4,090
- Fibiș15 km · 1,788
Localities of similar size
Population of Zăbrani over time
Zăbrani had 4,608 residents in 2016 and 4,250 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,429 |
| 2022 | 4,366 |
| 2023 | 4,324 |
| 2024 | 4,292 |
| 2025 | 4,236 |
| 2026 | 4,250 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,275 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bogda, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lipova (10,554 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Zăbrani
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 | Zăbrani | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,938 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 348 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zăbrani | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.48 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,352 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,695 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,715 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,241 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 403.5 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,636 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.1 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 193 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zăbrani | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.4 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.12 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,558 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zăbrani | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zăbrani | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,066 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zăbrani | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.8 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,604 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Zăbrani | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zăbrani | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zăbrani
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 trade82 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage62 · 17.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services32 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing29 · 8.1%
- Construction28 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 7.8%
- Real estate19 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 16.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 15.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines53 · 14.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities33 · 9.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 7.3%
- Real estate activities19 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings18 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zăbrani?
Zăbrani has 4,250 residents (2026), ranking 973 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zăbrani?
Zăbrani covers 116.2 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Zăbrani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zăbrani went from 4,608 to 4,250, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Zăbrani?
Zăbrani is in Arad County. Latitude 46.023, longitude 21.587.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zăbrani?
In Zăbrani, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,826 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zăbrani?
In Zăbrani, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,938 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Zăbrani?
The nearest to Zăbrani are Bogda (5.4 km), Mașloc (11 km), Lipova (11 km), Frumușeni (11 km), Șiștarovăț (12 km).