Poiana Mărului: population and statistics
Poiana Mărului has a population of 3,163 (2026) across 63.0 km², or 50.2 people per km². It ranks 1,470 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,163 residents
- 63.0 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Poiana Mărului ranks No. 34 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.09 km in Poiana Mărului, compared with an average of 4.13 km in Brașov County and 4.84 km nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.6 ‰ in Poiana Mărului, compared with an average of 9.5 ‰ in Brașov County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Poiana Mărului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Poiana Mărului in numbers
Where is Poiana Mărului?
Neighbouring localities
- Zărnești5.3 km · 25,554
- Holbav7.2 km · 1,333
- Vulcan8.1 km · 5,469
- Șinca Nouă11 km · 1,581
- Râșnov11 km · 18,869
- Bran12 km · 5,216
- Moieciu13 km · 4,506
- Cristian13 km · 7,932
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Poiana Mărului over time
Poiana Mărului had 3,369 residents in 2016 and 3,163 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,289 |
| 2022 | 3,267 |
| 2023 | 3,211 |
| 2024 | 3,196 |
| 2025 | 3,188 |
| 2026 | 3,163 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,829 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zărnești (25,554 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Poiana Mărului
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 | Poiana Mărului | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,990 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poiana Mărului | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.09 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,596 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.95 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,655 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,321 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 523.2 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,164 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.7 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 661 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.95 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,178 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Poiana Mărului | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.11 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 726 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 346 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 346 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poiana Mărului | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.9 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,890 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.26 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,350 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poiana Mărului | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 180 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Poiana Mărului | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.4 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 111 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,063 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 116 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99.3 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 112 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poiana Mărului | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.4 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,299 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Poiana Mărului | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poiana Mărului | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poiana Mărului
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 trade51 · 15.9%
- Administrative and support services37 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage33 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 9.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical27 · 8.4%
- Construction26 · 8.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation24 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing22 · 6.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 11.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 10.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 7.5%
- Rental and leasing activities24 · 7.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities24 · 7.5%
- Accommodation22 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings20 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 6.2%
- Office administration and business support activities18 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poiana Mărului?
Poiana Mărului has 3,163 residents (2026), ranking 1,470 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poiana Mărului?
Poiana Mărului covers 63.0 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Poiana Mărului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poiana Mărului went from 3,369 to 3,163, a change of −6.1%.
Where is Poiana Mărului?
Poiana Mărului is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.617, longitude 25.317.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poiana Mărului?
In Poiana Mărului, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.09 km (2025), ranking 2,596 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poiana Mărului?
In Poiana Mărului, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,990 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Poiana Mărului?
The nearest to Poiana Mărului are Zărnești (5.3 km), Holbav (7.2 km), Vulcan (8.1 km), Șinca Nouă (11 km), Râșnov (11 km).