Periam: population and statistics
Periam has a population of 5,055 (2026) across 58.0 km², or 87.1 people per km². It ranks 739 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,055 residents
- 58.0 km²
- 87 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Periam ranks No. 26 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 259 ‰ in Periam, compared with an average of 334 ‰ in Timiș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 382.6 ‰ in Periam, compared with an average of 472.9 ‰ in Timiș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Periam: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (91 businesses).
Periam in numbers
Where is Periam?
Neighbouring localities
- Variaș5.7 km · 6,496
- Pesac6.6 km · 2,365
- Sânpetru Mare10 km · 3,463
- Șeitin12 km · 3,173
- Saravale12 km · 2,986
- Lovrin12 km · 4,043
- Șandra13 km · 3,140
- Secusigiu13 km · 6,051
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Periam over time
Periam had 5,058 residents in 2016 and 5,055 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,043 |
| 2022 | 5,053 |
| 2023 | 5,071 |
| 2024 | 5,072 |
| 2025 | 5,044 |
| 2026 | 5,055 |
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All indicators for Periam
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 | Periam | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,264 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Periam | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.42 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,420 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,934 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,025 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 382.6 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,825 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.0 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Periam | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.92 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 415 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 320 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 396 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Periam | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.2 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 891 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.18 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,510 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Periam | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 259 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Periam | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.7 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,419 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.27 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 469 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Periam | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.99 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 495 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Periam | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Periam
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 trade128 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage76 · 12.9%
- Manufacturing53 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services50 · 8.5%
- Construction49 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services48 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35 · 5.9%
- Real estate35 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)91 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines66 · 11.2%
- Food and beverage service activities47 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities42 · 7.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services35 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities35 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings30 · 5.1%
- Manufacture of food products22 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Periam?
Periam has 5,055 residents (2026), ranking 739 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Periam?
Periam covers 58.0 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Periam growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Periam went from 5,058 to 5,055, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Periam?
Periam is in Timiș County. Latitude 46.028, longitude 20.893.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Periam?
In Periam, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 259 ‰ (2024), ranking 266 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Periam?
In Periam, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 382.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,825 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Periam?
The nearest to Periam are Variaș (5.7 km), Pesac (6.6 km), Sânpetru Mare (10 km), Șeitin (12 km), Saravale (12 km).