Păulești (Satu Mare County): population and statistics
Păulești has a population of 6,690 (2026) across 60.1 km², or 111 people per km². It ranks 470 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +15.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,690 residents
- 60.1 km²
- 111 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Păulești ranks No. 10 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.67 ‰ in Păulești, compared with an average of 2.34 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.5 in Păulești, compared with an average of 3.4 per 10,000 inh. in Satu Mare County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Păulești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (141 businesses).
Păulești in numbers
Where is Păulești?
Population of Păulești over time
Păulești had 5,816 residents in 2016 and 6,690 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,294 |
| 2022 | 6,323 |
| 2023 | 6,359 |
| 2024 | 6,493 |
| 2025 | 6,610 |
| 2026 | 6,690 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,417 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Satu Mare (110,409 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Păulești
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 | Păulești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.4 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 246 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Păulești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.77 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,570 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.67 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 100 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,694 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 544 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 402.7 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,646 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.2 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 318 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.03 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 111 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Păulești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.02 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 739 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 211 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 626 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Păulești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.3 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 357 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.44 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 700 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Păulești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Păulești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 226 ‰ | 569 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 597 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 10.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 957 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Păulești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.5 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,114 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.86 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 408 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Păulești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 596 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Păulești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Păulești
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 trade189 · 23.4%
- Transport and storage101 · 12.5%
- Construction86 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services74 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical67 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing64 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services40 · 5.0%
- Information and communication33 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)141 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)106 · 13.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines93 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities79 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings64 · 7.9%
- Civil engineering45 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities41 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities34 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities34 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities32 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Păulești?
Păulești has 6,690 residents (2026), ranking 470 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Păulești?
Păulești covers 60.1 km², with a density of 111 people per km².
Is the population of Păulești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Păulești went from 5,816 to 6,690, a change of +15.0%.
Where is Păulești?
Păulești is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.732, longitude 22.942.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păulești?
In Păulești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.67 ‰ (2025), ranking 100 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păulești?
In Păulești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,929 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Păulești?
The nearest to Păulești are Satu Mare (7.6 km), Viile Satu Mare (8.2 km), Odoreu (9.0 km), Culciu (9.2 km), Botiz (12 km).