Vișeu de Jos: population and statistics
Vișeu de Jos has a population of 4,808 (2026) across 55.9 km², or 86.0 people per km². It ranks 810 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,808 residents
- 55.9 km²
- 86 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Vișeu de Jos ranks No. 19 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 81.9 m³ in Vișeu de Jos, compared with an average of 38.3 m³ in Maramureș County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.4 ‰ in Vișeu de Jos, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Vișeu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (124 businesses).
Vișeu de Jos in numbers
Where is Vișeu de Jos?
Population of Vișeu de Jos over time
Vișeu de Jos had 5,176 residents in 2016 and 4,808 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,979 |
| 2022 | 4,926 |
| 2023 | 4,880 |
| 2024 | 4,852 |
| 2025 | 4,832 |
| 2026 | 4,808 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,831 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bogdan Vodă, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vișeu de Sus (16,904 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Vișeu de Jos
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 | Vișeu de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vișeu de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.79 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,482 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.46 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,252 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,298 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 717 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 478.0 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,671 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.4 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.04 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,124 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vișeu de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.6 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 336 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.16 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 455 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vișeu de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,301 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vișeu de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 486 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 376 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.6 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 302 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vișeu de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 81.9 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 128 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.02 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,330 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vișeu de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vișeu de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vișeu de Jos
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 trade175 · 20.3%
- Transport and storage126 · 14.6%
- Construction122 · 14.2%
- Administrative and support services104 · 12.1%
- Manufacturing72 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services55 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical52 · 6.0%
- Real estate31 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)124 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)122 · 14.2%
- Specialised construction activities118 · 13.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines111 · 12.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities110 · 12.8%
- Construction of buildings102 · 11.8%
- Civil engineering83 · 9.6%
- Rental and leasing activities56 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities38 · 4.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities36 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vișeu de Jos?
Vișeu de Jos has 4,808 residents (2026), ranking 810 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vișeu de Jos?
Vișeu de Jos covers 55.9 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Vișeu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vișeu de Jos went from 5,176 to 4,808, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Vișeu de Jos?
Vișeu de Jos is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.740, longitude 24.343.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vișeu de Jos?
In Vișeu de Jos, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 81.9 m³ (2025), ranking 128 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vișeu de Jos?
In Vișeu de Jos, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,977 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Vișeu de Jos?
The nearest to Vișeu de Jos are Bogdan Vodă (5.4 km), Leordina (6.8 km), Vișeu de Sus (7.0 km), Ruscova (8.3 km), Dragomirești (8.9 km).