Crăciunești: population and statistics
Crăciunești has a population of 4,529 (2026) across 48.4 km², or 93.6 people per km². It ranks 884 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,529 residents
- 48.4 km²
- 94 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Crăciunești ranks No. 33 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Crăciunești, compared with an average of 1.14 ‰ in Mureș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.3 ‰ in Crăciunești, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Mureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Crăciunești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (82 businesses).
Crăciunești in numbers
Where is Crăciunești?
Population of Crăciunești over time
Crăciunești had 4,358 residents in 2016 and 4,529 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,373 |
| 2022 | 4,369 |
| 2023 | 4,391 |
| 2024 | 4,409 |
| 2025 | 4,484 |
| 2026 | 4,529 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,777 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gheorghe Doja, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ungheni (8,045 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Crăciunești
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 | Crăciunești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crăciunești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,820 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,122 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 401.9 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,652 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.2 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 625 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Crăciunești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.17 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 307 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 409 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 248 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crăciunești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.1 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,145 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.87 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,001 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crăciunești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 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 |
Health
| Indicator | Crăciunești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Crăciunești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 423 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crăciunești
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 trade107 · 25.3%
- Construction62 · 14.7%
- Manufacturing50 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services40 · 9.5%
- Transport and storage38 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 5.7%
- Other service activities21 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)82 · 19.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)68 · 16.1%
- Specialised construction activities60 · 14.2%
- Construction of buildings38 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products20 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering19 · 4.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities18 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crăciunești?
Crăciunești has 4,529 residents (2026), ranking 884 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crăciunești?
Crăciunești covers 48.4 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Crăciunești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crăciunești went from 4,358 to 4,529, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Crăciunești?
Crăciunești is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.467, longitude 24.574.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crăciunești?
In Crăciunești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,396 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crăciunești?
In Crăciunești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,890 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Crăciunești?
The nearest to Crăciunești are Gheorghe Doja (5.3 km), Acățari (5.8 km), Cristești (6.7 km), Coroisânmărtin (7.0 km), Corunca (7.4 km).