Baia Sprie: population and statistics
Baia Sprie has a population of 16,859 (2026) across 93.1 km², or 181 people per km². It ranks 134 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,859 residents
- 93.1 km²
- 181 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Baia Sprie ranks No. 5 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Baia Sprie, compared with an average of 3.3 per 10,000 inh. in Maramureș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.02 km in Baia Sprie, compared with an average of 5.63 km in Maramureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Baia Sprie: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (288 businesses).
Baia Sprie in numbers
Where is Baia Sprie?
Population of Baia Sprie over time
Baia Sprie had 17,098 residents in 2016 and 16,859 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,952 |
| 2022 | 16,924 |
| 2023 | 16,995 |
| 2024 | 16,976 |
| 2025 | 16,914 |
| 2026 | 16,859 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,038 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dumbrăvița, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baia Mare (133,356 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Baia Sprie
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 Sprie | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baia Sprie | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.02 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,605 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.38 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 470 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,478 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 137 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 443.6 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,177 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.73 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 442 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Baia Sprie | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.53 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 570 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 329 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 376 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baia Sprie | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.6 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 680 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.80 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 566 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baia Sprie | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 169 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 508 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Baia Sprie | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 323 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 498 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.2 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 384 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Baia Sprie | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.8 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,100 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.62 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,414 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Baia Sprie | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.89 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 323 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Baia Sprie | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Baia Sprie
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 trade394 · 22.2%
- Construction185 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage180 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing177 · 10.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical155 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services153 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services105 · 5.9%
- Real estate82 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)288 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)214 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines154 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities148 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings112 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities94 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities83 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities82 · 4.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities66 · 3.7%
- Office administration and business support activities66 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baia Sprie?
Baia Sprie has 16,859 residents (2026), ranking 134 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Baia Sprie?
Baia Sprie covers 93.1 km², with a density of 181 people per km².
Is the population of Baia Sprie growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Baia Sprie went from 17,098 to 16,859, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Baia Sprie?
Baia Sprie is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.661, longitude 23.689.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baia Sprie?
In Baia Sprie, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baia Sprie?
In Baia Sprie, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.02 km (2025), ranking 2,605 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Baia Sprie?
The nearest to Baia Sprie are Dumbrăvița (7.2 km), Șișești (8.2 km), Baia Mare (8.8 km), Groși (9.5 km), Săcălășeni (13 km).