Daneș: population and statistics
Daneș has a population of 5,978 (2026) across 114.7 km², or 52.1 people per km². It ranks 570 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,978 residents
- 114.7 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Daneș ranks No. 19 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.50 km in Daneș, compared with an average of 5.44 km in Mureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 1.0 m³ in Daneș, compared with an average of 44.0 m³ in Mureș County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Daneș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Daneș in numbers
Where is Daneș?
Population of Daneș over time
Daneș had 5,710 residents in 2016 and 5,978 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,941 |
| 2022 | 5,922 |
| 2023 | 5,931 |
| 2024 | 5,916 |
| 2025 | 5,941 |
| 2026 | 5,978 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,063 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Laslea, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sighișoara (31,045 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Daneș
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 | Daneș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,073 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Daneș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.50 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,710 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,976 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,494 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 633 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 417.2 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,467 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 73.4 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 96 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.17 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Daneș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.95 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 747 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 179 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 697 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Daneș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.3 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,126 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.51 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Daneș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Daneș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 497 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 370 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.8 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 364 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Daneș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.0 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,636 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,530 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Daneș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Daneș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 108 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,011 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Daneș
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 trade60 · 17.3%
- Administrative and support services43 · 12.4%
- Transport and storage39 · 11.2%
- Accommodation and food services36 · 10.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical27 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing26 · 7.5%
- Construction19 · 5.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 8.4%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 7.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 7.2%
- Office administration and business support activities25 · 7.2%
- Accommodation18 · 5.2%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities16 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Daneș?
Daneș has 5,978 residents (2026), ranking 570 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Daneș?
Daneș covers 114.7 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Daneș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Daneș went from 5,710 to 5,978, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Daneș?
Daneș is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.170, longitude 24.715.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Daneș?
In Daneș, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.50 km (2025), ranking 2,710 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Daneș?
In Daneș, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1.0 m³ (2025), ranking 2,636 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Daneș?
The nearest to Daneș are Laslea (7.0 km), Sighișoara (7.9 km), Apold (9.4 km), Hoghilag (10 km), Dumbrăveni (12 km).