Pădureni (Timiș County): population and statistics
Pădureni has a population of 2,216 (2026) across 59.4 km², or 37.3 people per km². It ranks 2,153 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +27.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,216 residents
- 59.4 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Pădureni ranks No. 73 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Pădureni, compared with an average of 0.8% in Timiș County and 2.0% nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.9 ‰ in Pădureni, compared with an average of 26.4 ‰ in Timiș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Pădureni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Pădureni in numbers
Where is Pădureni?
Neighbouring localities
- Parța6.1 km · 2,830
- Jebel6.3 km · 3,844
- Șag7.1 km · 5,960
- Giroc9.2 km · 28,883
- Liebling10.0 km · 4,040
- Ciacova13 km · 5,603
- Sacoșu Turcesc14 km · 3,524
- Voiteg14 km · 2,373
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Pădureni over time
Pădureni had 1,736 residents in 2016 and 2,216 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,978 |
| 2022 | 2,010 |
| 2023 | 2,042 |
| 2024 | 2,088 |
| 2025 | 2,194 |
| 2026 | 2,216 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,315 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Parța, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Jebel (3,844 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Pădureni
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 | Pădureni | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.9 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pădureni | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.90 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,539 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.71 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 647 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 951 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,535 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 429.2 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,304 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.7 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 451 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 934 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pădureni | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.7 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 534 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.51 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pădureni | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 272 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 234 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pădureni | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.1 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 322 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 724 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 285 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 616 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pădureni | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.6 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,240 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.36 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 363 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pădureni | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pădureni | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pădureni
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 trade57 · 19.5%
- Administrative and support services40 · 13.7%
- Construction34 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage28 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing23 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 5.5%
- Other service activities14 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 12.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 9.9%
- Construction of buildings23 · 7.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 7.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities19 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy14 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pădureni?
Pădureni has 2,216 residents (2026), ranking 2,153 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pădureni?
Pădureni covers 59.4 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Pădureni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pădureni went from 1,736 to 2,216, a change of +27.6%.
Where is Pădureni?
Pădureni is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.603, longitude 21.214.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Pădureni?
In Pădureni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pădureni?
In Pădureni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 170 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Pădureni?
The nearest to Pădureni are Parța (6.1 km), Jebel (6.3 km), Șag (7.1 km), Giroc (9.2 km), Liebling (10.0 km).