Petrești (Satu Mare County): population and statistics
Petrești has a population of 1,873 (2026) across 29.5 km², or 63.4 people per km². It ranks 2,449 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,873 residents
- 29.5 km²
- 63 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Petrești ranks No. 56 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 40 ‰ in Petrești, compared with an average of 138 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 343.8 ‰ in Petrești, compared with an average of 422.7 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Petrești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Petrești in numbers
Where is Petrești?
Neighbouring localities
- Tiream4.2 km · 2,375
- Sanislău8.3 km · 3,679
- Pișcolt8.5 km · 3,003
- Andrid8.8 km · 2,655
- Santău11 km · 2,481
- Căuaș11 km · 2,430
- Foieni11 km · 1,897
- Carei12 km · 22,848
All localities in Satu Mare County
Localities of similar size
Population of Petrești over time
Petrești had 1,926 residents in 2016 and 1,873 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,884 |
| 2022 | 1,887 |
| 2023 | 1,875 |
| 2024 | 1,890 |
| 2025 | 1,885 |
| 2026 | 1,873 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,134 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tiream, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sanislău (3,679 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Petrești
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 | Petrești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,904 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petrești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.42 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,420 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 644 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,004 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 343.8 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,043 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 981 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Petrești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.61 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 214 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 167 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 731 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petrești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.9 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.07 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,490 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petrești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Petrești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.4 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,632 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.61 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 192 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Petrești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.07 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 194 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Petrești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Petrești
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 trade23 · 23.2%
- Transport and storage15 · 15.2%
- Manufacturing14 · 14.1%
- Administrative and support services9 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 8.1%
- Construction7 · 7.1%
- Real estate6 · 6.1%
- Other service activities5 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 12.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 8.1%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities6 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 4.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petrești?
Petrești has 1,873 residents (2026), ranking 2,449 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Petrești?
Petrești covers 29.5 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Petrești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Petrești went from 1,926 to 1,873, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Petrești?
Petrești is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.599, longitude 22.386.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petrești?
In Petrești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 40 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,055 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petrești?
In Petrești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 343.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,043 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Petrești?
The nearest to Petrești are Tiream (4.2 km), Sanislău (8.3 km), Pișcolt (8.5 km), Andrid (8.8 km), Santău (11 km).