Băgaciu: population and statistics
Băgaciu has a population of 2,595 (2026) across 37.3 km², or 69.6 people per km². It ranks 1,849 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,595 residents
- 37.3 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Băgaciu ranks No. 54 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Băgaciu, compared with an average of 1.6% in Mureș County and 2.0% nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 372.3 ‰ in Băgaciu, compared with an average of 444.4 ‰ in Mureș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Băgaciu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Băgaciu in numbers
Where is Băgaciu?
Neighbouring localities
- Blăjel6.5 km · 2,227
- Gănești7.0 km · 3,427
- Dârlos8.0 km · 3,522
- Alma8.2 km · 1,783
- Târnăveni9.7 km · 23,735
- Bahnea11 km · 3,656
- Mica11 km · 4,856
- Bazna12 km · 3,922
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Băgaciu over time
Băgaciu had 2,603 residents in 2016 and 2,595 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,645 |
| 2022 | 2,650 |
| 2023 | 2,619 |
| 2024 | 2,602 |
| 2025 | 2,619 |
| 2026 | 2,595 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,220 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Blăjel, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târnăveni (23,735 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Băgaciu
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 | Băgaciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băgaciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.45 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 697 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 966 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,505 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 372.3 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,903 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 |
Energy
| Indicator | Băgaciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.86 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 258 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 255 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 540 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băgaciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.0 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.16 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,422 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băgaciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Băgaciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,101 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 700 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băgaciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.3 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,833 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.51 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 439 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Băgaciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Băgaciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 127 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 594 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băgaciu
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 trade23 · 22.5%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 13.7%
- Administrative and support services13 · 12.7%
- Transport and storage11 · 10.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.8%
- Construction6 · 5.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 18.6%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 9.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 4.9%
- Accommodation5 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering4 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băgaciu?
Băgaciu has 2,595 residents (2026), ranking 1,849 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băgaciu?
Băgaciu covers 37.3 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Băgaciu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băgaciu went from 2,603 to 2,595, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Băgaciu?
Băgaciu is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.270, longitude 24.363.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Băgaciu?
In Băgaciu, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 2,971 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băgaciu?
In Băgaciu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 372.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,903 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Băgaciu?
The nearest to Băgaciu are Blăjel (6.5 km), Gănești (7.0 km), Dârlos (8.0 km), Alma (8.2 km), Târnăveni (9.7 km).