Chiheru de Jos: population and statistics
Chiheru de Jos has a population of 1,507 (2026) across 115.2 km², or 13.1 people per km². It ranks 2,724 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,507 residents
- 115.2 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Chiheru de Jos ranks No. 87 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.99 ‰ in Chiheru de Jos, compared with an average of 1.84 ‰ in Mureș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.3 ‰ in Chiheru de Jos, compared with an average of 7.7 ‰ in Mureș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Chiheru de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Chiheru de Jos in numbers
Where is Chiheru de Jos?
Population of Chiheru de Jos over time
Chiheru de Jos had 1,568 residents in 2016 and 1,507 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,544 |
| 2022 | 1,523 |
| 2023 | 1,522 |
| 2024 | 1,511 |
| 2025 | 1,512 |
| 2026 | 1,507 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,133 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ibănești (4,194 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Chiheru de Jos
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 | Chiheru de Jos | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.9 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 499 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 241 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chiheru de Jos | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.48 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 693 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 878 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,672 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 582.6 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.2 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,043 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chiheru de Jos | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.9 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,754 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.65 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,143 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chiheru de Jos | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chiheru de Jos | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.3 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,974 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Chiheru de Jos | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.99 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 25 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chiheru de Jos | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chiheru de Jos
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 trade18 · 23.7%
- Transport and storage11 · 14.5%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing7 · 9.2%
- Construction7 · 9.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 18.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 18.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 11.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 7.9%
- Forestry and logging4 · 5.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 3.9%
- Construction of buildings3 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chiheru de Jos?
Chiheru de Jos has 1,507 residents (2026), ranking 2,724 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chiheru de Jos?
Chiheru de Jos covers 115.2 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Chiheru de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chiheru de Jos went from 1,568 to 1,507, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Chiheru de Jos?
Chiheru de Jos is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.705, longitude 25.052.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiheru de Jos?
In Chiheru de Jos, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.99 ‰ (2024), ranking 25 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiheru de Jos?
In Chiheru de Jos, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 241 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Chiheru de Jos?
The nearest to Chiheru de Jos are Ibănești (6.6 km), Eremitu (11 km), Sovata (12 km), Hodac (14 km), Măgherani (16 km).