Bahnea: population and statistics
Bahnea has a population of 3,656 (2026) across 91.6 km², or 39.9 people per km². It ranks 1,217 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,656 residents
- 91.6 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Bahnea ranks No. 41 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.27 ‰ in Bahnea, compared with an average of 1.14 ‰ in Mureș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 158 ‰ in Bahnea, compared with an average of 168 ‰ in Mureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Bahnea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Bahnea in numbers
Where is Bahnea?
Neighbouring localities
- Mica6.2 km · 4,856
- Viișoara6.4 km · 2,082
- Suplac8.1 km · 2,233
- Gănești9.3 km · 3,427
- Zagăr10 km · 1,317
- Băgaciu11 km · 2,595
- Alma11 km · 1,783
- Coroisânmărtin12 km · 1,523
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bahnea over time
Bahnea had 3,744 residents in 2016 and 3,656 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,658 |
| 2022 | 3,661 |
| 2023 | 3,674 |
| 2024 | 3,658 |
| 2025 | 3,671 |
| 2026 | 3,656 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,831 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mica, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumbrăveni (8,009 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Bahnea
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 | Bahnea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bahnea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,364 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,674 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,294 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 457.9 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,924 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bahnea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.37 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 475 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 202 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 649 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bahnea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.7 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,177 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.91 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bahnea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bahnea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 391 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 433 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 686 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Bahnea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 400 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bahnea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 158 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bahnea
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 trade50 · 21.6%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing26 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services23 · 9.9%
- Construction21 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 9.1%
- Transport and storage18 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 12.1%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 9.5%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 9.1%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 6.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings12 · 5.2%
- Accommodation11 · 4.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy10 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bahnea?
Bahnea has 3,656 residents (2026), ranking 1,217 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bahnea?
Bahnea covers 91.6 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Bahnea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bahnea went from 3,744 to 3,656, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Bahnea?
Bahnea is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.326, longitude 24.477.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bahnea?
In Bahnea, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.27 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,364 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bahnea?
In Bahnea, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 158 ‰ (2025), ranking 279 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Bahnea?
The nearest to Bahnea are Mica (6.2 km), Viișoara (6.4 km), Suplac (8.1 km), Gănești (9.3 km), Zagăr (10 km).