Zărand: population and statistics
Zărand has a population of 2,994 (2026) across 75.2 km², or 39.8 people per km². It ranks 1,617 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,994 residents
- 75.2 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Zărand ranks No. 38 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Zărand, compared with an average of 3.43 ‰ in Arad County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.7 ‰ in Zărand, compared with an average of 6.9 ‰ in Arad County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Zărand: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Zărand in numbers
Where is Zărand?
Neighbouring localities
- Olari4.4 km · 1,988
- Sântana8.8 km · 15,367
- Șimand10 km · 4,337
- Sintea Mare11 km · 3,758
- Chișineu-Criș12 km · 7,895
- Seleuș15 km · 2,843
- Pâncota15 km · 8,225
- Socodor15 km · 2,264
Localities of similar size
Population of Zărand over time
Zărand had 2,749 residents in 2016 and 2,994 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,894 |
| 2022 | 2,898 |
| 2023 | 2,908 |
| 2024 | 2,942 |
| 2025 | 2,987 |
| 2026 | 2,994 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,535 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Olari, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sântana (15,367 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Zărand
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 | Zărand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 91 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zărand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.92 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 753 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,976 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,382 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,732 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461.6 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,870 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 72.0 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 118 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zărand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.0 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,861 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zărand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.0% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zărand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.4 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,094 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Zărand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zărand | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 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: Zărand
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 trade24 · 24.7%
- Administrative and support services13 · 13.4%
- Construction11 · 11.3%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing9 · 9.3%
- Transport and storage9 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 22.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 12.4%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 11.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities10 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 9.3%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings8 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 7.2%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zărand?
Zărand has 2,994 residents (2026), ranking 1,617 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zărand?
Zărand covers 75.2 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Zărand growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zărand went from 2,749 to 2,994, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Zărand?
Zărand is in Arad County. Latitude 46.420, longitude 21.556.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zărand?
In Zărand, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zărand?
In Zărand, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 91 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Zărand?
The nearest to Zărand are Olari (4.4 km), Sântana (8.8 km), Șimand (10 km), Sintea Mare (11 km), Chișineu-Criș (12 km).