Ulmeni (Maramureș County): population and statistics
Ulmeni has a population of 7,543 (2026) across 80.4 km², or 93.8 people per km². It ranks 398 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,543 residents
- 80.4 km²
- 94 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Ulmeni ranks No. 13 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 175 ‰ in Ulmeni, compared with an average of 144 ‰ in Maramureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 366.8 ‰ in Ulmeni, compared with an average of 422.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Ulmeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (105 businesses).
Ulmeni in numbers
Where is Ulmeni?
Population of Ulmeni over time
Ulmeni had 7,558 residents in 2016 and 7,543 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,452 |
| 2022 | 7,493 |
| 2023 | 7,500 |
| 2024 | 7,508 |
| 2025 | 7,536 |
| 2026 | 7,543 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,265 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mireșu Mare, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baia Mare (133,356 residents), 29 km away.
All indicators for Ulmeni
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 | Ulmeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.34 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,440 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,767 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 518 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 366.8 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,927 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.9 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,386 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,796 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.84 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 761 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 132 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 799 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.2 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,512 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.39 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 803 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.7 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,754 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.22 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 804 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 175 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 203 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ulmeni
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 trade135 · 23.2%
- Construction99 · 17.0%
- Manufacturing61 · 10.5%
- Transport and storage53 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services42 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical35 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services34 · 5.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)105 · 18.0%
- Specialised construction activities86 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)79 · 13.6%
- Construction of buildings76 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines49 · 8.4%
- Civil engineering43 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities31 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities27 · 4.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 3.6%
- Manufacture of food products19 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ulmeni?
Ulmeni has 7,543 residents (2026), ranking 398 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ulmeni?
Ulmeni covers 80.4 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Ulmeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ulmeni went from 7,558 to 7,543, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Ulmeni?
Ulmeni is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.466, longitude 23.300.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ulmeni?
In Ulmeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 175 ‰ (2025), ranking 203 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ulmeni?
In Ulmeni, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 366.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,927 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Ulmeni?
The nearest to Ulmeni are Mireșu Mare (5.0 km), Sălsig (6.7 km), Ariniș (7.4 km), Benesat (7.9 km), Gârdani (9.6 km).