Vadu Izei: population and statistics
Vadu Izei has a population of 2,823 (2026) across 16.9 km², or 167 people per km². It ranks 1,702 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,823 residents
- 16.9 km²
- 167 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Vadu Izei ranks No. 49 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.31 ‰ in Vadu Izei, compared with an average of 3.58 ‰ in Maramureș County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 370.2 ‰ in Vadu Izei, compared with an average of 422.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Vadu Izei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (72 businesses).
Vadu Izei in numbers
Where is Vadu Izei?
Population of Vadu Izei over time
Vadu Izei had 2,879 residents in 2016 and 2,823 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,889 |
| 2022 | 2,860 |
| 2023 | 2,844 |
| 2024 | 2,853 |
| 2025 | 2,841 |
| 2026 | 2,823 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,371 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Oncești, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sighetu Marmației (40,600 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Vadu 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 | Vadu Izei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,236 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vadu Izei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.61 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 289 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,045 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,353 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 370.2 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,911 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.5 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.54 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 305 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vadu Izei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.5 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.31 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 235 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vadu Izei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 158 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 552 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vadu Izei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.3 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 148 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,831 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 128 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102.7 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 108 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Vadu Izei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 539 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vadu Izei | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vadu 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
- Wholesale and retail trade90 · 20.6%
- Construction54 · 12.4%
- Manufacturing53 · 12.1%
- Transport and storage48 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services35 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services31 · 7.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation30 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines47 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings45 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities43 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 6.2%
- Accommodation24 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering21 · 4.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities21 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vadu Izei?
Vadu Izei has 2,823 residents (2026), ranking 1,702 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vadu Izei?
Vadu Izei covers 16.9 km², with a density of 167 people per km².
Is the population of Vadu Izei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vadu Izei went from 2,879 to 2,823, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Vadu Izei?
Vadu Izei is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.883, longitude 23.956.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vadu Izei?
In Vadu Izei, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.31 ‰ (2026), ranking 235 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vadu Izei?
In Vadu Izei, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 370.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,911 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Vadu Izei?
The nearest to Vadu Izei are Oncești (3.5 km), Rona de Jos (6.0 km), Sighetu Marmației (7.0 km), Giulești (7.1 km), Bocicoiu Mare (7.8 km).