Moisei: population and statistics
Moisei has a population of 9,534 (2026) across 118.3 km², or 80.6 people per km². It ranks 285 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,534 residents
- 118.3 km²
- 81 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Moisei ranks No. 9 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.5 ‰ in Moisei, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Moisei, compared with an average of 2.07 ‰ in Maramureș County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Moisei: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (269 businesses).
Moisei in numbers
Where is Moisei?
Population of Moisei over time
Moisei had 9,290 residents in 2016 and 9,534 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,365 |
| 2022 | 9,381 |
| 2023 | 9,457 |
| 2024 | 9,523 |
| 2025 | 9,512 |
| 2026 | 9,534 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,571 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Săcel, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Borșa (28,653 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Moisei
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 | Moisei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,096 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moisei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.42 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,660 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.57 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 440 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,685 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 327 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 386.5 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,791 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.4 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 351 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 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moisei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.2 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 314 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.41 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moisei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,093 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Moisei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.7 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 169 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,382 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 176 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77.5 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 143 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Moisei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.9 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,532 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.31 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,013 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Moisei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Moisei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Moisei
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 trade357 · 18.8%
- Transport and storage309 · 16.3%
- Construction258 · 13.6%
- Administrative and support services211 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing198 · 10.4%
- Accommodation and food services117 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing109 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical87 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines269 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)263 · 13.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)245 · 12.9%
- Specialised construction activities238 · 12.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities234 · 12.3%
- Construction of buildings197 · 10.4%
- Civil engineering148 · 7.8%
- Office administration and business support activities100 · 5.3%
- Forestry and logging89 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities87 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moisei?
Moisei has 9,534 residents (2026), ranking 285 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Moisei?
Moisei covers 118.3 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Moisei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Moisei went from 9,290 to 9,534, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Moisei?
Moisei is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.656, longitude 24.538.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moisei?
In Moisei, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,096 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moisei?
In Moisei, “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 ‰.
Which localities border Moisei?
The nearest to Moisei are Săcel (7.7 km), Borșa (9.4 km), Vișeu de Sus (10 km), Romuli (14 km), Săliștea de Sus (14 km).