Peciu Nou: population and statistics
Peciu Nou has a population of 5,942 (2026) across 128.8 km², or 46.1 people per km². It ranks 579 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,942 residents
- 128.8 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Peciu Nou ranks No. 21 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 40.9 ‰ in Peciu Nou, compared with an average of 26.4 ‰ in Timiș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 298 ‰ in Peciu Nou, compared with an average of 334 ‰ in Timiș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Peciu Nou: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (145 businesses).
Peciu Nou in numbers
Where is Peciu Nou?
Neighbouring localities
- Giulvăz8.1 km · 3,266
- Parța8.5 km · 2,830
- Sânmihaiu Român9.6 km · 10,079
- Șag12 km · 5,960
- Uivar13 km · 3,154
- Otelec13 km · 1,805
- Pădureni14 km · 2,216
- Cenei15 km · 3,065
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Peciu Nou over time
Peciu Nou had 5,509 residents in 2016 and 5,942 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,646 |
| 2022 | 5,687 |
| 2023 | 5,725 |
| 2024 | 5,774 |
| 2025 | 5,824 |
| 2026 | 5,942 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,036 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Giulvăz, 8.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânmihaiu Român (10,079 residents), 9.6 km away.
All indicators for Peciu Nou
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 | Peciu Nou | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.9 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 110 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peciu Nou | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.05 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,083 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.54 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 298 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,428 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 663 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 408.6 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,576 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.1 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 369 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.70 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 286 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Peciu Nou | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.34 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 697 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 174 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 710 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peciu Nou | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.1 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 233 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.71 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Peciu Nou | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 298 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 176 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Peciu Nou | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 50.7 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 402 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Peciu Nou | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,007 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Peciu Nou | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 133 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 509 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Peciu Nou
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 trade216 · 20.4%
- Administrative and support services132 · 12.5%
- Construction123 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage109 · 10.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical89 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing83 · 7.8%
- Real estate68 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services44 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)145 · 13.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)132 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities116 · 10.9%
- Construction of buildings83 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities71 · 6.7%
- Real estate activities68 · 6.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines66 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities63 · 5.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities56 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities55 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peciu Nou?
Peciu Nou has 5,942 residents (2026), ranking 579 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Peciu Nou?
Peciu Nou covers 128.8 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Peciu Nou growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Peciu Nou went from 5,509 to 5,942, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Peciu Nou?
Peciu Nou is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.615, longitude 21.032.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Peciu Nou?
In Peciu Nou, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 40.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 110 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Peciu Nou?
In Peciu Nou, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 298 ‰ (2024), ranking 176 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Peciu Nou?
The nearest to Peciu Nou are Giulvăz (8.1 km), Parța (8.5 km), Sânmihaiu Român (9.6 km), Șag (12 km), Uivar (13 km).