Remetea Chioarului: population and statistics
Remetea Chioarului has a population of 2,981 (2026) across 53.4 km², or 55.8 people per km². It ranks 1,619 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,981 residents
- 53.4 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Remetea Chioarului ranks No. 46 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.17 km in Remetea Chioarului, compared with an average of 3.36 km in Maramureș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.14 km in Remetea Chioarului, compared with an average of 5.63 km in Maramureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Remetea Chioarului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Remetea Chioarului in numbers
Where is Remetea Chioarului?
Population of Remetea Chioarului over time
Remetea Chioarului had 2,879 residents in 2016 and 2,981 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,909 |
| 2022 | 2,903 |
| 2023 | 2,902 |
| 2024 | 2,929 |
| 2025 | 2,970 |
| 2026 | 2,981 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,476 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șomcuta Mare (8,058 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Remetea Chioarului
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 | Remetea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 637 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Remetea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.14 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 254 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.68 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,326 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,827 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 444.8 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,078 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.0 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,052 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,388 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Remetea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.80 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 154 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 154 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 763 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Remetea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.2 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 948 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.68 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Remetea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Remetea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 127 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 742 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 570 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Remetea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.17 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,660 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Remetea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Remetea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Remetea Chioarului
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 trade51 · 20.7%
- Construction30 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage24 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services24 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing22 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 6.1%
- Other service activities15 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings23 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 9.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 4.1%
- Accommodation9 · 3.7%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities9 · 3.7%
- Advertising and market research9 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Remetea Chioarului?
Remetea Chioarului has 2,981 residents (2026), ranking 1,619 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Remetea Chioarului?
Remetea Chioarului covers 53.4 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Remetea Chioarului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Remetea Chioarului went from 2,879 to 2,981, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Remetea Chioarului?
Remetea Chioarului is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.523, longitude 23.532.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Remetea Chioarului?
In Remetea Chioarului, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.17 km (2025), ranking 1,660 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Remetea Chioarului?
In Remetea Chioarului, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.14 km (2025), ranking 254 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Remetea Chioarului?
The nearest to Remetea Chioarului are Șomcuta Mare (5.0 km), Coaș (6.0 km), Săcălășeni (6.1 km), Coltău (8.8 km), Satulung (9.4 km).