Apold: population and statistics
Apold has a population of 3,303 (2026) across 125.4 km², or 26.3 people per km². It ranks 1,393 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,303 residents
- 125.4 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Apold ranks No. 45 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.6 ‰ in Apold, compared with an average of 14.3 ‰ in Mureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 360.6 ‰ in Apold, compared with an average of 444.4 ‰ in Mureș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Apold: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Apold in numbers
Where is Apold?
Population of Apold over time
Apold had 3,202 residents in 2016 and 3,303 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,288 |
| 2022 | 3,295 |
| 2023 | 3,275 |
| 2024 | 3,290 |
| 2025 | 3,310 |
| 2026 | 3,303 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,557 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Brădeni, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Daneș (5,978 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Apold
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 | Apold | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,990 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Apold | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.97 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,058 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.82 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,052 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,191 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,084 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 360.6 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,960 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,253 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Apold | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.2 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,051 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.51 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Apold | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Apold | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 253 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 564 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,075 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Apold | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.0 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 985 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Apold | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Apold | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Apold
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 trade38 · 26.0%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 14.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 12.3%
- Construction14 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing11 · 7.5%
- Transport and storage11 · 7.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 4.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 19.2%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 11.0%
- Construction of buildings12 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 6.2%
- Forestry and logging8 · 5.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 5.5%
- Accommodation6 · 4.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Apold?
Apold has 3,303 residents (2026), ranking 1,393 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Apold?
Apold covers 125.4 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Apold growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Apold went from 3,202 to 3,303, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Apold?
Apold is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.134, longitude 24.825.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apold?
In Apold, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,060 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apold?
In Apold, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 360.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,960 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Apold?
The nearest to Apold are Brădeni (6.7 km), Daneș (9.4 km), Sighișoara (9.5 km), Iacobeni (12 km), Saschiz (14 km).