Crăiești: population and statistics
Crăiești has a population of 778 (2026) across 23.5 km², or 33.1 people per km². It ranks 3,116 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 778 residents
- 23.5 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Crăiești ranks No. 98 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.82 km in Crăiești, compared with an average of 6.68 km in Mureș County and 3.48 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 12.9 in Crăiești, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Mureș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Crăiești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Crăiești in numbers
Where is Crăiești?
Neighbouring localities
- Băla4.9 km · 535
- Râciu5.6 km · 3,502
- Fărăgău6.9 km · 1,703
- Urmeniș8.0 km · 1,681
- Cozma8.5 km · 455
- Milaș9.0 km · 1,127
- Ceuașu de Câmpie11 km · 6,269
- Șincai12 km · 1,567
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Crăiești over time
Crăiești had 909 residents in 2016 and 778 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 835 |
| 2022 | 815 |
| 2023 | 798 |
| 2024 | 798 |
| 2025 | 786 |
| 2026 | 778 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,287 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Băla, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râciu (3,502 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Crăiești
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 | Crăiești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.7 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 426 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 146 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crăiești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.31 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 149 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 481 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,132 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 618.3 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 522 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 899 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Crăiești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.82 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 6 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 234 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 575 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crăiești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.3 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.57 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crăiești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crăiești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.0 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 843 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Crăiești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.29 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 368 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.29 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 51 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Crăiești | 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) | 12.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 47 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crăiești
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 · 23.9%
- Transport and storage10 · 14.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing6 · 8.5%
- Construction6 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.5%
- Other service activities4 · 5.6%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 19.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 16.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 11.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings5 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.6%
- Forestry and logging3 · 4.2%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crăiești?
Crăiești has 778 residents (2026), ranking 3,116 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crăiești?
Crăiești covers 23.5 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Crăiești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crăiești went from 909 to 778, a change of −14.4%.
Where is Crăiești?
Crăiești is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.749, longitude 24.439.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crăiești?
In Crăiești, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.82 km (2025), ranking 6 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crăiești?
In Crăiești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 47 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Crăiești?
The nearest to Crăiești are Băla (4.9 km), Râciu (5.6 km), Fărăgău (6.9 km), Urmeniș (8.0 km), Cozma (8.5 km).