Cozma: population and statistics
Cozma has a population of 455 (2026) across 29.6 km², or 15.4 people per km². It ranks 3,166 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 455 residents
- 29.6 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Cozma ranks No. 102 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.6 ‰ in Cozma, compared with an average of 45.4 ‰ in Mureș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Cozma: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (5 businesses).
Cozma in numbers
Where is Cozma?
Neighbouring localities
- Lunca5.4 km · 2,194
- Fărăgău6.1 km · 1,703
- Milaș6.4 km · 1,127
- Breaza8.3 km · 2,421
- Crăiești8.5 km · 778
- Urmeniș11 km · 1,681
- Băla11 km · 535
- Batoș13 km · 4,212
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cozma over time
Cozma had 539 residents in 2016 and 455 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 506 |
| 2022 | 497 |
| 2023 | 484 |
| 2024 | 488 |
| 2025 | 472 |
| 2026 | 455 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,147 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lunca (2,194 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Cozma
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 | Cozma | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ||
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ||
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ||
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.4 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Cozma | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 408 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,159 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 896.7 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ||
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.5 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² |
Economy
| Indicator | Cozma | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.6 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Cozma | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
Education
| Indicator | Cozma | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ||
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. |
Businesses by activity: Cozma
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 trade6 · 42.9%
- Transport and storage4 · 28.6%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cozma?
Cozma has 455 residents (2026), ranking 3,166 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cozma?
Cozma covers 29.6 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Cozma growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cozma went from 539 to 455, a change of −15.6%.
Where is Cozma?
Cozma is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.811, longitude 24.504.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Cozma?
In Cozma, “Existing dwellings” stands at 408 (2025), ranking 3,159 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Cozma?
The nearest to Cozma are Lunca (5.4 km), Fărăgău (6.1 km), Milaș (6.4 km), Breaza (8.3 km), Crăiești (8.5 km).