Boiu Mare: population and statistics
Boiu Mare has a population of 1,076 (2026) across 59.2 km², or 18.2 people per km². It ranks 3,011 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,076 residents
- 59.2 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Boiu Mare ranks No. 74 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 41.54 km in Boiu Mare, compared with an average of 5.63 km in Maramureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.26 km in Boiu Mare, compared with an average of 4.85 km in Maramureș County and 3.48 km nationally.
Boiu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Boiu Mare in numbers
Where is Boiu Mare?
Population of Boiu Mare over time
Boiu Mare had 1,127 residents in 2016 and 1,076 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,116 |
| 2022 | 1,095 |
| 2023 | 1,080 |
| 2024 | 1,070 |
| 2025 | 1,074 |
| 2026 | 1,076 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,291 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Boiu 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 | Boiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.0 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 378 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41.54 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 8 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,706 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 535 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,102 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 497.2 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,435 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.8 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 200 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Boiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.26 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 27 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 158 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 751 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 731 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.93 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,615 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 217 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 350 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Boiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 859 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 896 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Boiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 92.9 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 80 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.58 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 571 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Boiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Boiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Boiu 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 trade30 · 28.0%
- Manufacturing14 · 13.1%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 12.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage11 · 10.3%
- Construction6 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.6%
- Administrative and support services5 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 16.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 7.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 7.5%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.5%
- Accommodation7 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 6.5%
- Forestry and logging5 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boiu Mare?
Boiu Mare has 1,076 residents (2026), ranking 3,011 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Boiu Mare?
Boiu Mare covers 59.2 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Boiu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boiu Mare went from 1,127 to 1,076, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Boiu Mare?
Boiu Mare is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.406, longitude 23.591.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boiu Mare?
In Boiu Mare, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 41.54 km (2025), ranking 8 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boiu Mare?
In Boiu Mare, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.26 km (2025), ranking 27 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Boiu Mare?
The nearest to Boiu Mare are Ileanda (6.8 km), Vima Mică (7.2 km), Valea Chioarului (9.3 km), Coaș (12 km), Lozna (13 km).