Bălăușeri: population and statistics
Bălăușeri has a population of 4,838 (2026) across 78.0 km², or 62.0 people per km². It ranks 797 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,838 residents
- 78.0 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Bălăușeri ranks No. 28 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.02 km in Bălăușeri, compared with an average of 5.44 km in Mureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.1 ‰ in Bălăușeri, compared with an average of 7.7 ‰ in Mureș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Bălăușeri: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Bălăușeri in numbers
Where is Bălăușeri?
Neighbouring localities
- Zagăr5.2 km · 1,317
- Nadeș7.4 km · 3,152
- Coroisânmărtin8.3 km · 1,523
- Acățari9.7 km · 4,793
- Fântânele10 km · 4,754
- Vețca11 km · 737
- Viișoara11 km · 2,082
- Suplac13 km · 2,233
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bălăușeri over time
Bălăușeri had 5,143 residents in 2016 and 4,838 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,936 |
| 2022 | 4,875 |
| 2023 | 4,871 |
| 2024 | 4,876 |
| 2025 | 4,830 |
| 2026 | 4,838 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,926 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Zagăr, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumbrăveni (8,009 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Bălăușeri
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 | Bălăușeri | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,802 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 52 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălăușeri | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.02 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,728 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,989 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 972 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411.1 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 524 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bălăușeri | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.57 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 352 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 369 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 300 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălăușeri | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.5 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,194 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.07 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,600 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălăușeri | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 879 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bălăușeri | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălăușeri | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.21 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,652 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălăușeri | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 389 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălăușeri | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 129 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălăușeri
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 trade63 · 22.7%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 11.9%
- Transport and storage31 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services27 · 9.7%
- Construction25 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing24 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 4.7%
- Real estate12 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 18.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 9.7%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 9.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings17 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 5.4%
- Office administration and business support activities13 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities12 · 4.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles9 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălăușeri?
Bălăușeri has 4,838 residents (2026), ranking 797 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălăușeri?
Bălăușeri covers 78.0 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Bălăușeri growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălăușeri went from 5,143 to 4,838, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Bălăușeri?
Bălăușeri is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.363, longitude 24.670.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălăușeri?
In Bălăușeri, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.02 km (2025), ranking 2,728 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălăușeri?
In Bălăușeri, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 52 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Bălăușeri?
The nearest to Bălăușeri are Zagăr (5.2 km), Nadeș (7.4 km), Coroisânmărtin (8.3 km), Acățari (9.7 km), Fântânele (10 km).