Oarța de Jos: population and statistics
Oarța de Jos has a population of 1,091 (2026) across 31.9 km², or 34.2 people per km². It ranks 2,998 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,091 residents
- 31.9 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Oarța de Jos ranks No. 72 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.2 ‰ in Oarța de Jos, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 9.2 in Oarța de Jos, compared with an average of 3.3 per 10,000 inh. in Maramureș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Oarța de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Oarța de Jos in numbers
Where is Oarța de Jos?
Population of Oarța de Jos over time
Oarța de Jos had 1,182 residents in 2016 and 1,091 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,107 |
| 2022 | 1,102 |
| 2023 | 1,097 |
| 2024 | 1,085 |
| 2025 | 1,087 |
| 2026 | 1,091 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,462 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bicaz, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cehu Silvaniei (7,054 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Oarța de Jos
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 | Oarța de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.4 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,068 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 189 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oarța de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.98 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,093 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 613 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,031 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 561.9 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 832 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.5 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,033 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oarța de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.1 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.58 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 355 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oarța de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Oarța de Jos | 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) | 16 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,122 of 1,250 |
Health
| Indicator | Oarța de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 580 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 198 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Oarța de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Oarța de Jos
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 trade16 · 21.3%
- Manufacturing11 · 14.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage8 · 10.7%
- Construction5 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 5.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.3%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 16.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 12.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 9.3%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings5 · 6.7%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of textiles3 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oarța de Jos?
Oarța de Jos has 1,091 residents (2026), ranking 2,998 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oarța de Jos?
Oarța de Jos covers 31.9 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Oarța de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oarța de Jos went from 1,182 to 1,091, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Oarța de Jos?
Oarța de Jos is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.470, longitude 23.102.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oarța de Jos?
In Oarța de Jos, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,068 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oarța de Jos?
In Oarța de Jos, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 162 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Oarța de Jos?
The nearest to Oarța de Jos are Bicaz (5.0 km), Băsești (5.2 km), Cehu Silvaniei (8.7 km), Băița de sub Codru (8.8 km), Hodod (9.0 km).