Corunca: population and statistics
Corunca has a population of 4,643 (2026) across 17.1 km², or 271 people per km². It ranks 850 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +52.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,643 residents
- 17.1 km²
- 271 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Corunca ranks No. 31 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 99.9 m² in Corunca, compared with an average of 51.3 m² in Mureș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 112.4 ‰ in Corunca, compared with an average of 45.4 ‰ in Mureș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Corunca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (208 businesses).
Corunca in numbers
Where is Corunca?
Population of Corunca over time
Corunca had 3,038 residents in 2016 and 4,643 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,835 |
| 2022 | 3,918 |
| 2023 | 4,104 |
| 2024 | 4,292 |
| 2025 | 4,473 |
| 2026 | 4,643 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,398 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
All indicators for Corunca
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 | Corunca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52.3 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 67 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,033 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corunca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.18 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,241 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.75 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 119 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,443 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 659 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 526.2 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 99.9 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 5 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.94 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 667 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Corunca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.26 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 229 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 613 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 97 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corunca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.4 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 40 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.46 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 130 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corunca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 375 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 88 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Corunca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.7 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 169 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,819 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 129 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53.8 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 207 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Corunca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.7 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 380 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.64 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 256 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Corunca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 639 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 359 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Corunca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Corunca
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 trade291 · 20.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical164 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services154 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing113 · 7.9%
- Construction113 · 7.9%
- Transport and storage102 · 7.1%
- Information and communication79 · 5.5%
- Real estate78 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)208 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)183 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities99 · 6.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines83 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities81 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities78 · 5.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy78 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings75 · 5.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities68 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities57 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corunca?
Corunca has 4,643 residents (2026), ranking 850 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Corunca?
Corunca covers 17.1 km², with a density of 271 people per km².
Is the population of Corunca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Corunca went from 3,038 to 4,643, a change of +52.8%.
Where is Corunca?
Corunca is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.520, longitude 24.631.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Corunca?
In Corunca, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 99.9 m² (2025), ranking 5 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corunca?
In Corunca, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 112.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 40 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Corunca?
The nearest to Corunca are Livezeni (3.8 km), Păsăreni (6.2 km), Târgu Mureș (6.3 km), Sângeorgiu de Mureș (6.8 km), Crăciunești (7.4 km).