Groși: population and statistics
Groși has a population of 4,176 (2026) across 22.5 km², or 185 people per km². It ranks 1,007 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +49.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,176 residents
- 22.5 km²
- 185 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Groși ranks No. 30 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 64.4 ‰ in Groși, compared with an average of 13.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.25 ‰ in Groși, compared with an average of 2.07 ‰ in Maramureș County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Groși: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (120 businesses).
Groși in numbers
Where is Groși?
Population of Groși over time
Groși had 2,801 residents in 2016 and 4,176 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,153 |
| 2022 | 3,233 |
| 2023 | 3,451 |
| 2024 | 3,754 |
| 2025 | 3,982 |
| 2026 | 4,176 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,155 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
All indicators for Groși
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 | Groși | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64.4 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 39 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) | 10.1 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Groși | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.09 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 623 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.30 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 72 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,977 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 983 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 473.4 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,730 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.3 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 276 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.25 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 46 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Groși | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.56 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 72 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 412 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 247 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Groși | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.7 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 123 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.55 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 360 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Groși | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 191 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 424 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 3,098 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Groși | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,034 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,336 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Groși | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.1 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 795 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.57 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 735 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Groși | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Groși
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 trade182 · 19.7%
- Construction110 · 11.9%
- Transport and storage89 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services85 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing78 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical73 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services51 · 5.5%
- Other service activities51 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)120 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)116 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities99 · 10.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines70 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings69 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities46 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering44 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities41 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities41 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities41 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Groși?
Groși has 4,176 residents (2026), ranking 1,007 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Groși?
Groși covers 22.5 km², with a density of 185 people per km².
Is the population of Groși growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Groși went from 2,801 to 4,176, a change of +49.1%.
Where is Groși?
Groși is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.616, longitude 23.581.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Groși?
In Groși, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 64.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 39 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Groși?
In Groși, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.25 ‰ (2025), ranking 46 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Groși?
The nearest to Groși are Coltău (4.3 km), Baia Mare (4.6 km), Săcălășeni (5.0 km), Dumbrăvița (6.4 km), Recea (7.2 km).