Poienile Izei: population and statistics
Poienile Izei has a population of 740 (2026) across 16.2 km², or 45.8 people per km². It ranks 3,125 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 740 residents
- 16.2 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Poienile Izei ranks No. 76 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Poienile Izei, compared with an average of 144 ‰ in Maramureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.8 ‰ in Poienile Izei, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Poienile Izei: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (17 businesses).
Poienile Izei in numbers
Where is Poienile Izei?
Population of Poienile Izei over time
Poienile Izei had 884 residents in 2016 and 740 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 806 |
| 2022 | 798 |
| 2023 | 787 |
| 2024 | 774 |
| 2025 | 752 |
| 2026 | 740 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,265 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Botiza (2,385 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Poienile Izei
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 | Poienile Izei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,024 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.7 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 56 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poienile Izei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.41 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 338 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 509 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,116 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 687.8 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 289 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.5 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,495 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poienile Izei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 966 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.11 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 64 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poienile Izei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Poienile Izei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 11.3 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 51 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4,404 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 54 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 244.6 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 49 of 1,362 |
Education
| Indicator | Poienile Izei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poienile Izei
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
- Construction17 · 18.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade17 · 18.9%
- Transport and storage14 · 15.6%
- Administrative and support services10 · 11.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities17 · 18.9%
- Construction of buildings13 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 14.4%
- Civil engineering9 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 8.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities8 · 8.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 6.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 6.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poienile Izei?
Poienile Izei has 740 residents (2026), ranking 3,125 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poienile Izei?
Poienile Izei covers 16.2 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Poienile Izei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poienile Izei went from 884 to 740, a change of −16.3%.
Where is Poienile Izei?
Poienile Izei is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.648, longitude 24.097.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poienile Izei?
In Poienile Izei, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,124 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poienile Izei?
In Poienile Izei, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,138 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Poienile Izei?
The nearest to Poienile Izei are Botiza (4.3 km), Băiuț (6.9 km), Ieud (7.8 km), Șieu (9.8 km), Budești (13 km).