Aluniș (Mureș County): population and statistics
Aluniș has a population of 2,965 (2026) across 40.6 km², or 73.0 people per km². It ranks 1,624 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,965 residents
- 40.6 km²
- 73 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Aluniș ranks No. 51 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.4 ‰ in Aluniș, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Mureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.01 ‰ in Aluniș, compared with an average of 1.84 ‰ in Mureș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Aluniș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Aluniș in numbers
Where is Aluniș?
Population of Aluniș over time
Aluniș had 3,173 residents in 2016 and 2,965 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,080 |
| 2022 | 3,047 |
| 2023 | 3,006 |
| 2024 | 3,000 |
| 2025 | 2,973 |
| 2026 | 2,965 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,686 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rușii-Munți, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gurghiu (5,919 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Aluniș
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 | Aluniș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,452 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,059 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) | 14.8 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aluniș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.67 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 675 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,162 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,141 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 391.9 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,745 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.2 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aluniș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.0 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.69 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,950 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aluniș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Aluniș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.7 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,218 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Aluniș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.01 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 226 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Aluniș | 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) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Aluniș
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 trade52 · 24.9%
- Transport and storage36 · 17.2%
- Construction27 · 12.9%
- Manufacturing23 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 10.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 5.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 4.8%
- Other service activities7 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 19.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 14.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 12.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings19 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 9.1%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 3.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aluniș?
Aluniș has 2,965 residents (2026), ranking 1,624 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Aluniș?
Aluniș covers 40.6 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Aluniș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aluniș went from 3,173 to 2,965, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Aluniș?
Aluniș is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.889, longitude 24.859.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aluniș?
In Aluniș, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,059 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aluniș?
In Aluniș, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.01 ‰ (2024), ranking 226 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Aluniș?
The nearest to Aluniș are Rușii-Munți (3.8 km), Deda (7.1 km), Brâncovenești (7.4 km), Ideciu de Jos (8.3 km), Gurghiu (12 km).