Acățari: population and statistics
Acățari has a population of 4,793 (2026) across 74.6 km², or 64.2 people per km². It ranks 813 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,793 residents
- 74.6 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Acățari ranks No. 29 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.04 km in Acățari, compared with an average of 5.44 km in Mureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.13 km in Acățari, compared with an average of 3.70 km in Mureș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Acățari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (75 businesses).
Acățari in numbers
Where is Acățari?
Population of Acățari over time
Acățari had 4,819 residents in 2016 and 4,793 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,773 |
| 2022 | 4,773 |
| 2023 | 4,762 |
| 2024 | 4,789 |
| 2025 | 4,790 |
| 2026 | 4,793 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,452 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Păsăreni, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Mureș (137,273 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Acățari
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 | Acățari | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Acățari | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.04 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,727 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.96 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 370 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,079 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 880 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 433.8 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,231 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,852 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Acățari | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.13 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 65 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 286 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 466 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Acățari | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.7 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.04 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Acățari | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 675 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Acățari | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 862 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 251 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.7 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 327 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Acățari | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.13 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,672 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Acățari | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.04 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 213 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Acățari | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Acățari
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 trade97 · 21.7%
- Construction52 · 11.6%
- Administrative and support services48 · 10.7%
- Transport and storage39 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing36 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical35 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 6.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation24 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)75 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 12.3%
- Construction of buildings45 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities44 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities25 · 5.6%
- Real estate activities19 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities19 · 4.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities19 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Acățari?
Acățari has 4,793 residents (2026), ranking 813 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Acățari?
Acățari covers 74.6 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Acățari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Acățari went from 4,819 to 4,793, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Acățari?
Acățari is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.449, longitude 24.645.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Acățari?
In Acățari, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.04 km (2025), ranking 2,727 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Acățari?
In Acățari, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.13 km (2025), ranking 1,672 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Acățari?
The nearest to Acățari are Păsăreni (5.6 km), Crăciunești (5.8 km), Coroisânmărtin (7.0 km), Corunca (8.1 km), Gălești (9.3 km).