Băiuț: population and statistics
Băiuț has a population of 2,072 (2026) across 114.4 km², or 18.1 people per km². It ranks 2,284 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,072 residents
- 114.4 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Băiuț ranks No. 60 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.9 ‰ in Băiuț, compared with an average of 6.8 ‰ in Maramureș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 36.4 m² in Băiuț, compared with an average of 55.3 m² in Maramureș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Băiuț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Băiuț in numbers
Where is Băiuț?
Population of Băiuț over time
Băiuț had 2,429 residents in 2016 and 2,072 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,235 |
| 2022 | 2,195 |
| 2023 | 2,147 |
| 2024 | 2,109 |
| 2025 | 2,081 |
| 2026 | 2,072 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,020 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Poienile Izei, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cavnic (4,715 residents), 9.9 km away.
All indicators for Băiuț
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 | Băiuț | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,039 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băiuț | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.17 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,054 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,122 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,221 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 541.5 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 991 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.4 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,953 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băiuț | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.7 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,269 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.97 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băiuț | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Băiuț | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 158 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 692 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 528 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băiuț | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.8 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 469 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Băiuț | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băiuț | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băiuț
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 trade24 · 21.4%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing13 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage13 · 11.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services9 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.4%
- Construction5 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 11.6%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 9.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 8.0%
- Forestry and logging6 · 5.4%
- Accommodation6 · 5.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 4.5%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băiuț?
Băiuț has 2,072 residents (2026), ranking 2,284 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băiuț?
Băiuț covers 114.4 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Băiuț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băiuț went from 2,429 to 2,072, a change of −14.7%.
Where is Băiuț?
Băiuț is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.637, longitude 24.006.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băiuț?
In Băiuț, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,055 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Băiuț?
In Băiuț, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 36.4 m² (2025), ranking 2,953 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Băiuț?
The nearest to Băiuț are Poienile Izei (6.9 km), Budești (8.3 km), Cavnic (9.9 km), Cupșeni (10 km), Lăpuș (11 km).