Mărăcineni (Argeș County): population and statistics
Mărăcineni has a population of 5,584 (2026) across 21.7 km², or 257 people per km². It ranks 626 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,584 residents
- 21.7 km²
- 257 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Mărăcineni ranks No. 16 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 520 ‰ in Mărăcineni, compared with an average of 258 ‰ in Argeș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 93.5 ‰ in Mărăcineni, compared with an average of 58.7 ‰ in Argeș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Mărăcineni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (210 businesses).
Mărăcineni in numbers
Where is Mărăcineni?
Population of Mărăcineni over time
Mărăcineni had 5,250 residents in 2016 and 5,584 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,469 |
| 2022 | 5,458 |
| 2023 | 5,478 |
| 2024 | 5,562 |
| 2025 | 5,589 |
| 2026 | 5,584 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,045 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pitești (160,262 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Mărăcineni
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 | Mărăcineni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mărăcineni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.95 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,106 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.30 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 324 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,501 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 630 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 447.9 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,041 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.6 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 463 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.37 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 179 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mărăcineni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.02 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 403 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 750 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 51 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mărăcineni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.5 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 78 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.12 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mărăcineni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 520 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 27 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mărăcineni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 680 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mărăcineni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.9 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 806 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.96 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 519 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mărăcineni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mărăcineni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 141 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 414 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mărăcineni
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 trade299 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage157 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing136 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical122 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services121 · 8.7%
- Construction102 · 7.3%
- Real estate100 · 7.2%
- Other service activities66 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)210 · 15.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)187 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines119 · 8.6%
- Real estate activities100 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities98 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities90 · 6.5%
- Rental and leasing activities68 · 4.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities62 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings61 · 4.4%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing54 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mărăcineni?
Mărăcineni has 5,584 residents (2026), ranking 626 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mărăcineni?
Mărăcineni covers 21.7 km², with a density of 257 people per km².
Is the population of Mărăcineni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mărăcineni went from 5,250 to 5,584, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Mărăcineni?
Mărăcineni is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.914, longitude 24.876.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărăcineni?
In Mărăcineni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 520 ‰ (2024), ranking 27 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărăcineni?
In Mărăcineni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 93.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 78 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Mărăcineni?
The nearest to Mărăcineni are Pitești (5.3 km), Mioveni (6.5 km), Micești (6.6 km), Bascov (7.6 km), Ștefănești (7.6 km).