Petrova: population and statistics
Petrova has a population of 2,334 (2026) across 41.6 km², or 56.0 people per km². It ranks 2,050 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,334 residents
- 41.6 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Petrova ranks No. 57 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,807 ‰ in Petrova, compared with an average of 687 ‰ in Maramureș County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.86 ‰ in Petrova, compared with an average of 0.94 ‰ in Maramureș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Petrova: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (30 businesses).
Petrova in numbers
Where is Petrova?
Population of Petrova over time
Petrova had 2,494 residents in 2016 and 2,334 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,402 |
| 2022 | 2,393 |
| 2023 | 2,374 |
| 2024 | 2,370 |
| 2025 | 2,346 |
| 2026 | 2,334 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,833 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Strâmtura, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rona de Sus (4,280 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Petrova
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 | Petrova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petrova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.66 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,876 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.71 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,124 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,144 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,182 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 490.1 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,521 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.5 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 821 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.71 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 756 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petrova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.1 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,145 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.14 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,541 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petrova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Petrova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 5.8 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 85 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,807 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 81 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.7 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 220 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Petrova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 359 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Petrova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Petrova
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
- Transport and storage31 · 17.3%
- Wholesale and retail trade30 · 16.8%
- Construction21 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services17 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 6.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 6.1%
- Manufacturing11 · 6.1%
- Other service activities9 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 10.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings15 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 8.4%
- Civil engineering12 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 5.0%
- Forestry and logging7 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petrova?
Petrova has 2,334 residents (2026), ranking 2,050 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Petrova?
Petrova covers 41.6 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Petrova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Petrova went from 2,494 to 2,334, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Petrova?
Petrova is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.841, longitude 24.172.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petrova?
In Petrova, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,807 ‰ (2025), ranking 81 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petrova?
In Petrova, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.86 ‰ (2024), ranking 359 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Petrova?
The nearest to Petrova are Strâmtura (7.8 km), Rona de Sus (8.4 km), Bistra (8.6 km), Bârsana (8.7 km), Leordina (10 km).