Cavnic: population and statistics
Cavnic has a population of 4,715 (2026) across 24.4 km², or 193 people per km². It ranks 832 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,715 residents
- 24.4 km²
- 193 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Cavnic ranks No. 20 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Cavnic, compared with an average of 2.07 ‰ in Maramureș County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.27 ‰ in Cavnic, compared with an average of 0.94 ‰ in Maramureș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Cavnic: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (81 businesses).
Cavnic in numbers
Where is Cavnic?
Population of Cavnic over time
Cavnic had 5,254 residents in 2016 and 4,715 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,077 |
| 2022 | 4,989 |
| 2023 | 4,909 |
| 2024 | 4,854 |
| 2025 | 4,768 |
| 2026 | 4,715 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,416 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Budești, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baia Sprie (16,859 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Cavnic
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 | Cavnic | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cavnic | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.56 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,329 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.27 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,406 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,053 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 901 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 435.4 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,216 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,883 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.21 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,852 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cavnic | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.63 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 212 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 293 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 450 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cavnic | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 966 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.12 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,558 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cavnic | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 739 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 | Cavnic | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.4 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 111 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,778 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 131 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58.1 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 195 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cavnic | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.5 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,886 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,151 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cavnic | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.55 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 197 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.27 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 119 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cavnic | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cavnic
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 trade102 · 21.0%
- Construction77 · 15.8%
- Administrative and support services50 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services46 · 9.5%
- Transport and storage44 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing39 · 8.0%
- Other service activities27 · 5.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation26 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 16.7%
- Specialised construction activities70 · 14.4%
- Construction of buildings60 · 12.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines39 · 8.0%
- Accommodation34 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities34 · 7.0%
- Civil engineering30 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities26 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cavnic?
Cavnic has 4,715 residents (2026), ranking 832 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cavnic?
Cavnic covers 24.4 km², with a density of 193 people per km².
Is the population of Cavnic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cavnic went from 5,254 to 4,715, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Cavnic?
Cavnic is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.661, longitude 23.878.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cavnic?
In Cavnic, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.21 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,852 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cavnic?
In Cavnic, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.27 ‰ (2024), ranking 119 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Cavnic?
The nearest to Cavnic are Budești (7.0 km), Șișești (7.3 km), Ocna Șugatag (8.5 km), Băiuț (9.9 km), Cupșeni (11 km).