Oncești (Maramureș County): population and statistics
Oncești has a population of 1,479 (2026) across 20.8 km², or 71.0 people per km². It ranks 2,751 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,479 residents
- 20.8 km²
- 71 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Oncești ranks No. 66 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.14 ‰ in Oncești, compared with an average of 2.03 ‰ in Maramureș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.35 ‰ in Oncești, compared with an average of 0.94 ‰ in Maramureș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Oncești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Oncești in numbers
Where is Oncești?
Population of Oncești over time
Oncești had 1,521 residents in 2016 and 1,479 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,495 |
| 2022 | 1,501 |
| 2023 | 1,481 |
| 2024 | 1,481 |
| 2025 | 1,483 |
| 2026 | 1,479 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,916 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vadu Izei (2,823 residents), 3.5 km away.
All indicators for Oncești
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 | Oncești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,264 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,938 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,991 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oncești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.76 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,575 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.14 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 74 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 726 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,900 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 490.9 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,512 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 799 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.47 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 76 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oncești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.6 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 210 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.06 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 483 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oncești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 183 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 450 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Oncești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 7.3 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 71 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3,270 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 72 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114.3 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 99 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oncești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.86 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 242 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Oncești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.35 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 89 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Oncești | 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) | 6.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 420 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Oncești
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 trade54 · 20.5%
- Construction42 · 15.9%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing25 · 9.5%
- Transport and storage25 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services22 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 5.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 15.5%
- Construction of buildings40 · 15.2%
- Specialised construction activities37 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 11.7%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 9.1%
- Accommodation23 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 8.0%
- Civil engineering15 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)12 · 4.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oncești?
Oncești has 1,479 residents (2026), ranking 2,751 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oncești?
Oncești covers 20.8 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Oncești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oncești went from 1,521 to 1,479, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Oncești?
Oncești is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.857, longitude 23.982.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oncești?
In Oncești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.14 ‰ (2025), ranking 74 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oncești?
In Oncești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.35 ‰ (2024), ranking 89 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Oncești?
The nearest to Oncești are Vadu Izei (3.5 km), Giulești (5.4 km), Bârsana (6.8 km), Rona de Jos (7.8 km), Rona de Sus (7.8 km).