Ardud: population and statistics
Ardud has a population of 7,472 (2026) across 142.0 km², or 52.6 people per km². It ranks 407 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,472 residents
- 142.0 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Ardud ranks No. 7 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.3 in Ardud, compared with an average of 3.4 per 10,000 inh. in Satu Mare County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Ardud: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (92 businesses).
Ardud in numbers
Where is Ardud?
Population of Ardud over time
Ardud had 7,466 residents in 2016 and 7,472 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,619 |
| 2022 | 7,573 |
| 2023 | 7,569 |
| 2024 | 7,578 |
| 2025 | 7,534 |
| 2026 | 7,472 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,889 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Viile Satu Mare, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Satu Mare (110,409 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Ardud
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 | Ardud | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ardud | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.79 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,827 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.68 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 661 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,189 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 404 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 426.8 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,338 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.8 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,187 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ardud | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.41 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 589 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 149 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 772 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ardud | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.9 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.74 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,899 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ardud | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ardud | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.5 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,032 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.35 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 780 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ardud | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ardud | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ardud
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 trade118 · 25.6%
- Construction65 · 14.1%
- Transport and storage57 · 12.4%
- Manufacturing41 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29 · 6.3%
- Administrative and support services29 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)92 · 20.0%
- Specialised construction activities58 · 12.6%
- Construction of buildings51 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines51 · 11.1%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering26 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products16 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ardud?
Ardud has 7,472 residents (2026), ranking 407 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ardud?
Ardud covers 142.0 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Ardud growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ardud went from 7,466 to 7,472, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Ardud?
Ardud is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.633, longitude 22.883.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ardud?
In Ardud, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ardud?
In Ardud, “Existing dwellings” stands at 3,189 (2025), ranking 404 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Ardud?
The nearest to Ardud are Viile Satu Mare (6.0 km), Beltiug (8.1 km), Păulești (12 km), Terebești (12 km), Homoroade (14 km).