Băsești: population and statistics
Băsești has a population of 1,285 (2026) across 54.3 km², or 23.7 people per km². It ranks 2,888 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,285 residents
- 54.3 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Băsești ranks No. 69 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 7.8 in Băsești, 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 sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.88 km in Băsești, compared with an average of 3.36 km in Maramureș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Băsești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Băsești in numbers
Where is Băsești?
Population of Băsești over time
Băsești had 1,407 residents in 2016 and 1,285 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,338 |
| 2022 | 1,315 |
| 2023 | 1,304 |
| 2024 | 1,292 |
| 2025 | 1,293 |
| 2026 | 1,285 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,601 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ariniș, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cehu Silvaniei (7,054 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Băsești
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 | Băsești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 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) | 12.5 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băsești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.88 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 926 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,864 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 808 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,781 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 628.8 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 480 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.6 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,014 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.56 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 823 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băsești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.6 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.78 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băsești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băsești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.3 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,570 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.88 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 179 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Băsești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 331 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 438 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băsești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 280 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băsești
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 trade15 · 18.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 14.5%
- Manufacturing12 · 14.5%
- Transport and storage12 · 14.5%
- Construction9 · 10.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.0%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.8%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 15.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 12.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings8 · 9.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 8.4%
- Forestry and logging5 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 4.8%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băsești?
Băsești has 1,285 residents (2026), ranking 2,888 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băsești?
Băsești covers 54.3 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Băsești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băsești went from 1,407 to 1,285, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Băsești?
Băsești is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.476, longitude 23.171.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băsești?
In Băsești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 280 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băsești?
In Băsești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.88 km (2025), ranking 179 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Băsești?
The nearest to Băsești are Ariniș (4.6 km), Oarța de Jos (5.2 km), Cehu Silvaniei (7.1 km), Băița de sub Codru (8.2 km), Asuaju de Sus (9.0 km).