Breaza (Mureș County): population and statistics
Breaza has a population of 2,421 (2026) across 41.5 km², or 58.4 people per km². It ranks 1,975 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,421 residents
- 41.5 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Breaza ranks No. 56 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.78 ‰ in Breaza, compared with an average of 2.33 ‰ in Mureș County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.24 ‰ in Breaza, compared with an average of 1.84 ‰ in Mureș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Breaza: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (68 businesses).
Breaza in numbers
Where is Breaza?
Neighbouring localities
- Fărăgău5.2 km · 1,703
- Voivodeni7.0 km · 1,701
- Lunca8.1 km · 2,194
- Cozma8.3 km · 455
- Reghin8.7 km · 35,137
- Băla11 km · 535
- Suseni11 km · 2,390
- Glodeni11 km · 3,670
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Breaza over time
Breaza had 2,529 residents in 2016 and 2,421 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,446 |
| 2022 | 2,414 |
| 2023 | 2,412 |
| 2024 | 2,444 |
| 2025 | 2,436 |
| 2026 | 2,421 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,811 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Fărăgău, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reghin (35,137 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Breaza
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 | Breaza | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,755 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) | 7.8 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breaza | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.09 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 513 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,811 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,021 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,398 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 421.7 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.4 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Breaza | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.73 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 124 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 264 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 524 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breaza | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.0 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 665 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.78 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 179 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breaza | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 135 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 684 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Breaza | 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 | Breaza | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.0 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,519 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Breaza | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.24 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 128 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Breaza | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Breaza
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 trade80 · 26.3%
- Transport and storage51 · 16.8%
- Manufacturing50 · 16.4%
- Administrative and support services25 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 5.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 4.6%
- Construction14 · 4.6%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)68 · 22.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)60 · 19.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 15.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 9.5%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 5.6%
- Other manufacturing16 · 5.3%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 4.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 4.3%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 3.9%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breaza?
Breaza has 2,421 residents (2026), ranking 1,975 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Breaza?
Breaza covers 41.5 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Breaza growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Breaza went from 2,529 to 2,421, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Breaza?
Breaza is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.770, longitude 24.595.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Breaza?
In Breaza, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.78 ‰ (2026), ranking 179 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Breaza?
In Breaza, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.24 ‰ (2024), ranking 128 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Breaza?
The nearest to Breaza are Fărăgău (5.2 km), Voivodeni (7.0 km), Lunca (8.1 km), Cozma (8.3 km), Reghin (8.7 km).