Ardusat: population and statistics
Ardusat has a population of 2,979 (2026) across 31.1 km², or 95.8 people per km². It ranks 1,621 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,979 residents
- 31.1 km²
- 96 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Ardusat ranks No. 47 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.4 ‰ in Ardusat, compared with an average of 6.8 ‰ in Maramureș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 346.8 ‰ in Ardusat, compared with an average of 422.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Ardusat: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (55 businesses).
Ardusat in numbers
Where is Ardusat?
Population of Ardusat over time
Ardusat had 2,767 residents in 2016 and 2,979 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,840 |
| 2022 | 2,847 |
| 2023 | 2,854 |
| 2024 | 2,873 |
| 2025 | 2,962 |
| 2026 | 2,979 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,353 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Fărcașa, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tăuții-Măgherăuș (10,219 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Ardusat
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 | Ardusat | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 799 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 31 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ardusat | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.12 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,257 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.01 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 948 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,033 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,376 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 346.8 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.3 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 355 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.01 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,134 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ardusat | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.2 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.69 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 607 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ardusat | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ardusat | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.6 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 765 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.02 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,082 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ardusat | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ardusat | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ardusat
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 trade74 · 28.6%
- Construction35 · 13.5%
- Transport and storage30 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing25 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services21 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 21.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 20.8%
- Construction of buildings29 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 10.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 9.3%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering13 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ardusat?
Ardusat has 2,979 residents (2026), ranking 1,621 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ardusat?
Ardusat covers 31.1 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Ardusat growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ardusat went from 2,767 to 2,979, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Ardusat?
Ardusat is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.634, longitude 23.379.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ardusat?
In Ardusat, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 31 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ardusat?
In Ardusat, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 346.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,031 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Ardusat?
The nearest to Ardusat are Fărcașa (4.1 km), Pomi (6.9 km), Tăuții-Măgherăuș (7.9 km), Recea (8.1 km), Satulung (8.9 km).