Baia Mare: population and statistics
Baia Mare has a population of 133,356 (2026) across 233.6 km², or 571 people per km². It ranks 17 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 133,356 residents
- 233.6 km²
- 571 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Baia Mare ranks No. 1 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.71 ‰ in Baia Mare, compared with an average of 0.94 ‰ in Maramureș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Baia Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (3,357 businesses).
Baia Mare in numbers
Where is Baia Mare?
Population of Baia Mare over time
Baia Mare had 147,974 residents in 2016 and 133,356 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 143,478 |
| 2022 | 141,755 |
| 2023 | 139,512 |
| 2024 | 137,247 |
| 2025 | 135,166 |
| 2026 | 133,356 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Population density”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 32,723 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times the national average.
All indicators for Baia Mare
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 | Baia Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baia Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.09 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,431 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.60 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 55,665 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 17 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 417.4 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,002 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.10 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 364 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Baia Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.57 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 868 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 421 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 237 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baia Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.9 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 161 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.12 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baia Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 402 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 78 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Baia Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 650 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 308 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 574 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Baia Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 55.2 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 331 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.60 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,192 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Baia Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.09 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 71 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.71 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 38 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Baia Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 226 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 74 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Baia Mare
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 trade4,621 · 20.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical2,556 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage2,194 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services2,104 · 9.2%
- Construction2,063 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing1,954 · 8.5%
- Real estate1,303 · 5.7%
- Information and communication1,270 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)3,357 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)2,659 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines1,785 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities1,753 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings1,336 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities1,303 · 5.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities1,106 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities1,080 · 4.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy1,069 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities1,047 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baia Mare?
Baia Mare has 133,356 residents (2026), ranking 17 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Baia Mare?
Baia Mare covers 233.6 km², with a density of 571 people per km².
Is the population of Baia Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Baia Mare went from 147,974 to 133,356, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Baia Mare?
Baia Mare is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.657, longitude 23.572.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Baia Mare?
In Baia Mare, “Existing dwellings” stands at 55,665 (2025), ranking 17 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baia Mare?
In Baia Mare, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.71 ‰ (2024), ranking 38 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Baia Mare?
The nearest to Baia Mare are Groși (4.6 km), Coltău (7.0 km), Tăuții-Măgherăuș (7.6 km), Recea (7.9 km), Baia Sprie (8.8 km).