Zerind: population and statistics
Zerind has a population of 1,452 (2026) across 62.5 km², or 23.2 people per km². It ranks 2,768 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,452 residents
- 62.5 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Zerind ranks No. 62 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.07 ‰ in Zerind, compared with an average of 0.83 ‰ in Arad County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 6.9 m³ in Zerind, compared with an average of 35.3 m³ in Arad County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Zerind: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Zerind in numbers
Where is Zerind?
Neighbouring localities
- Avram Iancu6.4 km · 3,382
- Pilu10 km · 2,178
- Chișineu-Criș10 km · 7,895
- Socodor11 km · 2,264
- Mișca12 km · 3,946
- Ciumeghiu14 km · 4,650
- Sintea Mare15 km · 3,758
- Grăniceri17 km · 2,465
Localities of similar size
Population of Zerind over time
Zerind had 1,443 residents in 2016 and 1,452 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,454 |
| 2022 | 1,452 |
| 2023 | 1,453 |
| 2024 | 1,459 |
| 2025 | 1,455 |
| 2026 | 1,452 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,761 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Avram Iancu (3,382 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Zerind
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 | Zerind | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,532 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zerind | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.85 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,322 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 704 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,920 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 484.8 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,582 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.7 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,883 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zerind | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.43 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 133 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 123 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 816 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zerind | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.5 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,740 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.69 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,789 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zerind | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zerind | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 575 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zerind | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.9 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,486 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Zerind | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.07 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.07 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 4 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 567 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zerind | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 549 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zerind
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 trade22 · 25.3%
- Transport and storage13 · 14.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services9 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.0%
- Construction5 · 5.7%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 5.7%
- Real estate4 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 17.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 16.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 11.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 10.3%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zerind?
Zerind has 1,452 residents (2026), ranking 2,768 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zerind?
Zerind covers 62.5 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Zerind growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zerind went from 1,443 to 1,452, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Zerind?
Zerind is in Arad County. Latitude 46.613, longitude 21.496.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zerind?
In Zerind, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.07 ‰ (2024), ranking 4 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Zerind?
In Zerind, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 6.9 m³ (2025), ranking 2,486 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Zerind?
The nearest to Zerind are Avram Iancu (6.4 km), Pilu (10 km), Chișineu-Criș (10 km), Socodor (11 km), Mișca (12 km).