Mărișel: population and statistics
Mărișel has a population of 1,465 (2026) across 85.7 km², or 17.1 people per km². It ranks 2,757 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,465 residents
- 85.7 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Mărișel ranks No. 57 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.1 ‰ in Mărișel, compared with an average of 10.3 ‰ in Cluj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 83.3 ‰ in Mărișel, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Mărișel: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (53 businesses).
Mărișel in numbers
Where is Mărișel?
Neighbouring localities
- Rișca5.4 km · 1,289
- Măguri-Răcătău8.9 km · 2,223
- Călățele9.9 km · 2,452
- Mănăstireni13 km · 1,263
- Beliș14 km · 1,217
- Căpușu Mare15 km · 2,910
- Gilău17 km · 9,322
- Izvoru Crișului17 km · 1,425
Localities of similar size
Population of Mărișel over time
Mărișel had 1,571 residents in 2016 and 1,465 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,494 |
| 2022 | 1,481 |
| 2023 | 1,456 |
| 2024 | 1,446 |
| 2025 | 1,446 |
| 2026 | 1,465 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,999 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Rișca, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Măguri-Răcătău (2,223 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Mărișel
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 | Mărișel | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.9 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,855 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,100 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mărișel | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.24 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 864 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.51 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 132 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,053 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,339 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 718.8 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 223 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.7 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,177 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.10 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 243 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mărișel | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.3 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 112 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.78 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 316 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mărișel | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mărișel | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.9 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 123 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,207 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 107 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 173.4 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 69 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mărișel | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.4 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,164 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.02 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,544 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mărișel | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Mărișel | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 420 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mărișel
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 trade67 · 16.9%
- Transport and storage49 · 12.4%
- Administrative and support services44 · 11.1%
- Construction42 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services42 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing33 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities41 · 10.4%
- Accommodation36 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 8.8%
- Rental and leasing activities31 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings24 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of food products21 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mărișel?
Mărișel has 1,465 residents (2026), ranking 2,757 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mărișel?
Mărișel covers 85.7 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Mărișel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mărișel went from 1,571 to 1,465, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Mărișel?
Mărișel is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.679, longitude 23.104.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărișel?
In Mărișel, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,100 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărișel?
In Mărișel, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 83.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Mărișel?
The nearest to Mărișel are Rișca (5.4 km), Măguri-Răcătău (8.9 km), Călățele (9.9 km), Mănăstireni (13 km), Beliș (14 km).