Ariniș: population and statistics
Ariniș has a population of 1,079 (2026) across 27.0 km², or 39.9 people per km². It ranks 3,007 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,079 residents
- 27.0 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Ariniș ranks No. 73 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 44.5 ‰ in Ariniș, compared with an average of 13.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Ariniș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Ariniș in numbers
Where is Ariniș?
Population of Ariniș over time
Ariniș had 1,037 residents in 2016 and 1,079 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,042 |
| 2022 | 1,035 |
| 2023 | 1,038 |
| 2024 | 1,047 |
| 2025 | 1,055 |
| 2026 | 1,079 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,786 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Băsești, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sălsig (1,718 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Ariniș
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 | Ariniș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44.5 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 94 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ariniș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.34 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 113 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 551 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,086 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 510.7 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,293 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.1 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 861 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,200 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ariniș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.9 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 432 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.56 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 202 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ariniș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 350 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 108 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Ariniș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 563 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 188 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ariniș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ariniș
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 trade34 · 26.4%
- Manufacturing19 · 14.7%
- Construction13 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services7 · 5.4%
- Information and communication6 · 4.7%
- Other service activities6 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 17.1%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings9 · 7.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 6.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ariniș?
Ariniș has 1,079 residents (2026), ranking 3,007 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ariniș?
Ariniș covers 27.0 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Ariniș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ariniș went from 1,037 to 1,079, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Ariniș?
Ariniș is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.502, longitude 23.218.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ariniș?
In Ariniș, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 44.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 94 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ariniș?
In Ariniș, “Existing dwellings” stands at 551 (2025), ranking 3,086 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Ariniș?
The nearest to Ariniș are Băsești (4.6 km), Asuaju de Sus (5.0 km), Sălsig (6.8 km), Ulmeni (7.4 km), Băița de sub Codru (7.9 km).