Vima Mică: population and statistics
Vima Mică has a population of 1,280 (2026) across 76.3 km², or 16.8 people per km². It ranks 2,890 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,280 residents
- 76.3 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Vima Mică ranks No. 70 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.47 ‰ in Vima Mică, compared with an average of 3.58 ‰ in Maramureș County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Vima Mică: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (11 businesses).
Vima Mică in numbers
Where is Vima Mică?
Population of Vima Mică over time
Vima Mică had 1,468 residents in 2016 and 1,280 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,379 |
| 2022 | 1,335 |
| 2023 | 1,313 |
| 2024 | 1,294 |
| 2025 | 1,294 |
| 2026 | 1,280 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,692 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Boiu Mare, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ileanda (2,304 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Vima Mică
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 | Vima Mică | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vima Mică | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.33 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,675 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,864 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 653 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,992 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 510.2 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,296 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vima Mică | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.47 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 208 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vima Mică | 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) | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vima Mică | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 64.1 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 229 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vima Mică | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 331 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vima Mică | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 280 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vima Mică
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
- Construction13 · 18.8%
- Wholesale and retail trade13 · 18.8%
- Transport and storage9 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing7 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services6 · 8.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities11 · 15.9%
- Construction of buildings9 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 11.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 11.6%
- Civil engineering4 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 4.3%
- Forestry and logging3 · 4.3%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vima Mică?
Vima Mică has 1,280 residents (2026), ranking 2,890 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vima Mică?
Vima Mică covers 76.3 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Vima Mică growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vima Mică went from 1,468 to 1,280, a change of −12.8%.
Where is Vima Mică?
Vima Mică is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.406, longitude 23.687.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Vima Mică?
In Vima Mică, “Existing dwellings” stands at 653 (2025), ranking 2,992 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vima Mică?
In Vima Mică, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.47 ‰ (2026), ranking 208 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Vima Mică?
The nearest to Vima Mică are Boiu Mare (7.2 km), Ileanda (8.2 km), Coroieni (8.3 km), Poiana Blenchii (12 km), Coaș (13 km).