Zădăreni: population and statistics
Zădăreni has a population of 3,037 (2026) across 25.3 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 1,556 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,037 residents
- 25.3 km²
- 120 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Zădăreni ranks No. 36 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Zădăreni, compared with an average of 1.7% in Arad County and 2.0% nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 50.7 ‰ in Zădăreni, compared with an average of 56.8 ‰ in Arad County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Zădăreni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (63 businesses).
Zădăreni in numbers
Where is Zădăreni?
Neighbouring localities
- Felnac6.7 km · 3,239
- Arad8.2 km · 164,631
- Șagu11 km · 4,233
- Vinga12 km · 7,258
- Fântânele12 km · 3,950
- Pecica14 km · 14,215
- Secusigiu15 km · 6,051
- Livada16 km · 4,662
Localities of similar size
Population of Zădăreni over time
Zădăreni had 2,838 residents in 2016 and 3,037 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,931 |
| 2022 | 2,959 |
| 2023 | 2,968 |
| 2024 | 3,000 |
| 2025 | 3,030 |
| 2026 | 3,037 |
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All indicators for Zădăreni
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 | Zădăreni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 681 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zădăreni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.66 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,876 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.62 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 431 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,236 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,991 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 407.0 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,588 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.7 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 799 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.29 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 335 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zădăreni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.84 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 329 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 282 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 474 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zădăreni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.7 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 462 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.62 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zădăreni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 795 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zădăreni | 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) | 84 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 854 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 780 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zădăreni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.7 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,360 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.54 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 742 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Zădăreni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zădăreni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zădăreni
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 trade95 · 24.5%
- Transport and storage49 · 12.6%
- Administrative and support services45 · 11.6%
- Construction41 · 10.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical34 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing31 · 8.0%
- Other service activities21 · 5.4%
- Real estate14 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 15.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings32 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 7.2%
- Rental and leasing activities21 · 5.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles19 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities19 · 4.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy18 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zădăreni?
Zădăreni has 3,037 residents (2026), ranking 1,556 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zădăreni?
Zădăreni covers 25.3 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Zădăreni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zădăreni went from 2,838 to 3,037, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Zădăreni?
Zădăreni is in Arad County. Latitude 46.122, longitude 21.232.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Zădăreni?
In Zădăreni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zădăreni?
In Zădăreni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 462 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Zădăreni?
The nearest to Zădăreni are Felnac (6.7 km), Arad (8.2 km), Șagu (11 km), Vinga (12 km), Fântânele (12 km).