Moșoaia: population and statistics
Moșoaia has a population of 8,213 (2026) across 44.9 km², or 183 people per km². It ranks 347 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +43.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,213 residents
- 44.9 km²
- 183 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Moșoaia ranks No. 11 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.40 ‰ in Moșoaia, compared with an average of 2.27 ‰ in Argeș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.01 ‰ in Moșoaia, compared with an average of 3.68 ‰ in Argeș County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Moșoaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (342 businesses).
Moșoaia in numbers
Where is Moșoaia?
Population of Moșoaia over time
Moșoaia had 5,709 residents in 2016 and 8,213 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,655 |
| 2022 | 6,905 |
| 2023 | 7,236 |
| 2024 | 7,578 |
| 2025 | 7,929 |
| 2026 | 8,213 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,294 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
All indicators for Moșoaia
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 | Moșoaia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 48 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moșoaia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.20 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,045 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.40 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 9 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,405 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 191 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 658.1 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 383 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.1 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 861 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.73 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 31 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Moșoaia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.05 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 189 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 427 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 232 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moșoaia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.8 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 62 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.01 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 48 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moșoaia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Moșoaia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 180 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 656 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.2 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 338 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Moșoaia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 59.1 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 269 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.19 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 810 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Moșoaia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.12 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,778 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.12 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,749 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.12 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,116 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Moșoaia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,107 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Moșoaia
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 trade438 · 21.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical213 · 10.2%
- Transport and storage207 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services203 · 9.7%
- Construction154 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing145 · 7.0%
- Real estate138 · 6.6%
- Other service activities127 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)342 · 16.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)252 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines174 · 8.3%
- Real estate activities138 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities135 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities126 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities112 · 5.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy106 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings98 · 4.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities91 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moșoaia?
Moșoaia has 8,213 residents (2026), ranking 347 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Moșoaia?
Moșoaia covers 44.9 km², with a density of 183 people per km².
Is the population of Moșoaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Moșoaia went from 5,709 to 8,213, a change of +43.9%.
Where is Moșoaia?
Moșoaia is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.830, longitude 24.791.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moșoaia?
In Moșoaia, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.40 ‰ (2025), ranking 9 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moșoaia?
In Moșoaia, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.01 ‰ (2026), ranking 48 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Moșoaia?
The nearest to Moșoaia are Albota (5.2 km), Bascov (6.7 km), Poiana Lacului (6.8 km), Băbana (8.1 km), Pitești (8.3 km).