Băla (Mureș County): population and statistics
Băla has a population of 535 (2026) across 28.2 km², or 19.0 people per km². It ranks 3,159 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −24.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 535 residents
- 28.2 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Băla ranks No. 101 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 33.27 km in Băla, compared with an average of 6.68 km in Mureș County and 3.48 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 50.84 km in Băla, compared with an average of 5.44 km in Mureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Băla: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (6 businesses).
Băla in numbers
Where is Băla?
Population of Băla over time
Băla had 704 residents in 2016 and 535 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 626 |
| 2022 | 589 |
| 2023 | 578 |
| 2024 | 559 |
| 2025 | 552 |
| 2026 | 535 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,945 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Băla
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 | Băla | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.4 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băla | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50.84 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 4 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 464 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,140 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 867.3 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 76 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,052 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Băla | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.27 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 3 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 262 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 532 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băla | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.2 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,859 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.61 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 196 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băla | 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) | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Băla | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 700 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băla | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 142.1 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 32 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Băla | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,079 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 6 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băla
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 trade8 · 18.2%
- Construction6 · 13.6%
- Transport and storage5 · 11.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 9.1%
- Other service activities4 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services3 · 6.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 13.6%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 11.4%
- Construction of buildings4 · 9.1%
- Civil engineering3 · 6.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 6.8%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing3 · 6.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities3 · 6.8%
- Other personal service activities3 · 6.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băla?
Băla has 535 residents (2026), ranking 3,159 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băla?
Băla covers 28.2 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Băla growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băla went from 704 to 535, a change of −24.0%.
Where is Băla?
Băla is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.714, longitude 24.479.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băla?
In Băla, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33.27 km (2025), ranking 3 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băla?
In Băla, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50.84 km (2025), ranking 4 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Băla?
The nearest to Băla are Crăiești (4.9 km), Fărăgău (6.3 km), Ceuașu de Câmpie (7.0 km), Râciu (7.3 km), Glodeni (8.3 km).