Cenad: population and statistics
Cenad has a population of 4,642 (2026) across 85.0 km², or 54.6 people per km². It ranks 851 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,642 residents
- 85.0 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Cenad ranks No. 28 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 374.0 ‰ in Cenad, compared with an average of 472.9 ‰ in Timiș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.6% in Cenad, compared with an average of 0.8% in Timiș County and 2.0% nationally.
Cenad: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Cenad in numbers
Where is Cenad?
Population of Cenad over time
Cenad had 4,865 residents in 2016 and 4,642 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,790 |
| 2022 | 4,761 |
| 2023 | 4,745 |
| 2024 | 4,685 |
| 2025 | 4,650 |
| 2026 | 4,642 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,905 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânnicolau Mare (13,721 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Cenad
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 | Cenad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,131 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cenad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.86 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,317 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.86 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,785 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,736 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,216 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 374.0 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,888 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.6 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 667 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.43 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,629 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cenad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.7 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,635 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.59 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,192 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cenad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 210 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cenad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,075 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cenad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.5 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,770 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.13 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,298 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cenad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cenad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cenad
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 trade76 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage48 · 14.6%
- Construction37 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services35 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing21 · 6.4%
- Real estate20 · 6.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 15.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines44 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 10.6%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings25 · 7.6%
- Real estate activities20 · 6.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities17 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cenad?
Cenad has 4,642 residents (2026), ranking 851 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cenad?
Cenad covers 85.0 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Cenad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cenad went from 4,865 to 4,642, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Cenad?
Cenad is in Timiș County. Latitude 46.138, longitude 20.587.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cenad?
In Cenad, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 374.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,888 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Cenad?
In Cenad, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 2,803 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Cenad?
The nearest to Cenad are Sânnicolau Mare (8.0 km), Dudeștii Vechi (12 km), Nădlac (13 km), Saravale (15 km), Sânpetru Mare (17 km).