Mireșu Mare: population and statistics
Mireșu Mare has a population of 4,656 (2026) across 73.4 km², or 63.5 people per km². It ranks 845 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,656 residents
- 73.4 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Mireșu Mare ranks No. 22 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 ‰ in Mireșu Mare, compared with an average of 687 ‰ in Maramureș County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.37 km in Mireșu Mare, compared with an average of 5.63 km in Maramureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Mireșu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (52 businesses).
Mireșu Mare in numbers
Where is Mireșu Mare?
Population of Mireșu Mare over time
Mireșu Mare had 4,815 residents in 2016 and 4,656 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,694 |
| 2022 | 4,633 |
| 2023 | 4,621 |
| 2024 | 4,614 |
| 2025 | 4,605 |
| 2026 | 4,656 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,276 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ulmeni (7,543 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Mireșu 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 | Mireșu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 503 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,082 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mireșu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.37 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,666 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,764 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,181 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 378.9 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,854 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.5 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,549 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.43 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,629 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mireșu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.47 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 130 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 203 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 644 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mireșu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,625 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.36 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,365 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mireșu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,592 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mireșu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,230 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mireșu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 4.7 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,556 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.68 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 711 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mireșu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 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) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mireșu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mireșu 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 trade76 · 21.1%
- Construction46 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage41 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing39 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services31 · 8.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 5.0%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities37 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings32 · 8.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 8.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 5.6%
- Civil engineering19 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 4.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles14 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mireșu Mare?
Mireșu Mare has 4,656 residents (2026), ranking 845 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mireșu Mare?
Mireșu Mare covers 73.4 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Mireșu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mireșu Mare went from 4,815 to 4,656, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Mireșu Mare?
Mireșu Mare is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.488, longitude 23.357.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mireșu Mare?
In Mireșu Mare, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,230 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mireșu Mare?
In Mireșu Mare, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.37 km (2025), ranking 2,666 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Mireșu Mare?
The nearest to Mireșu Mare are Ulmeni (5.0 km), Sălsig (5.9 km), Gârdani (8.3 km), Șomcuta Mare (8.8 km), Satulung (9.0 km).