Albești (Mureș County): population and statistics
Albești has a population of 6,306 (2026) across 82.7 km², or 76.3 people per km². It ranks 512 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,306 residents
- 82.7 km²
- 76 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Albești ranks No. 15 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 84.7 m³ in Albești, compared with an average of 44.0 m³ in Mureș County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Albești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (89 businesses).
Albești in numbers
Where is Albești?
Population of Albești over time
Albești had 6,133 residents in 2016 and 6,306 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,343 |
| 2022 | 6,315 |
| 2023 | 6,355 |
| 2024 | 6,358 |
| 2025 | 6,300 |
| 2026 | 6,306 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,576 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sighișoara (31,045 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Albești
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 | Albești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.85 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,810 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.11 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,537 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,720 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 535 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 431.3 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,273 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 355 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.59 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 807 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Albești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.39 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 474 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 733 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 57 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.4 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 684 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.74 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,899 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 265 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 253 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Albești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 326 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 493 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.3 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 336 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Albești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 84.7 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 114 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.74 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 918 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Albești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Albești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Albești
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 trade127 · 20.3%
- Transport and storage66 · 10.5%
- Construction65 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing64 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services56 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical50 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services43 · 6.9%
- Real estate38 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)89 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities52 · 8.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines52 · 8.3%
- Real estate activities38 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings34 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities33 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities33 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities28 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities26 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albești?
Albești has 6,306 residents (2026), ranking 512 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Albești?
Albești covers 82.7 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Albești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Albești went from 6,133 to 6,306, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Albești?
Albești is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.258, longitude 24.860.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Albești?
In Albești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 84.7 m³ (2025), ranking 114 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Albești?
In Albești, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 733 m³ (2025), ranking 57 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Albești?
The nearest to Albești are Sighișoara (7.0 km), Secuieni (8.6 km), Vețca (11 km), Săcel (11 km), Nadeș (11 km).