Chibed: population and statistics
Chibed has a population of 1,730 (2026) across 37.5 km², or 46.2 people per km². It ranks 2,564 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,730 residents
- 37.5 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Chibed ranks No. 79 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.4 ‰ in Chibed, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Mureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Chibed: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Chibed in numbers
Where is Chibed?
Neighbouring localities
- Sărățeni4.6 km · 1,650
- Măgherani5.4 km · 1,353
- Ghindari7.7 km · 3,345
- Bereni8.3 km · 1,250
- Sovata10 km · 9,945
- Neaua11 km · 1,306
- Eremitu12 km · 4,024
- Atid12 km · 3,061
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Chibed over time
Chibed had 1,770 residents in 2016 and 1,730 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,739 |
| 2022 | 1,739 |
| 2023 | 1,736 |
| 2024 | 1,739 |
| 2025 | 1,732 |
| 2026 | 1,730 |
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All indicators for Chibed
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 | Chibed | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chibed | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.39 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,166 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 863 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,698 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 498.8 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chibed | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.17 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 389 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 151 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 770 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chibed | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.3 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,649 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.73 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,911 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chibed | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 850 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chibed | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.2 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,079 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.34 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 365 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Chibed | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 126 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 621 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chibed
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 trade17 · 17.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing11 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage11 · 11.5%
- Construction8 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services8 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 10.4%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 8.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 7.3%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing7 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 5.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chibed?
Chibed has 1,730 residents (2026), ranking 2,564 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chibed?
Chibed covers 37.5 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Chibed growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chibed went from 1,770 to 1,730, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Chibed?
Chibed is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.541, longitude 24.963.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chibed?
In Chibed, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,148 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Chibed?
In Chibed, “Existing dwellings” stands at 863 (2025), ranking 2,698 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Chibed?
The nearest to Chibed are Sărățeni (4.6 km), Măgherani (5.4 km), Ghindari (7.7 km), Bereni (8.3 km), Sovata (10 km).