Deda: population and statistics
Deda has a population of 4,139 (2026) across 77.5 km², or 53.4 people per km². It ranks 1,020 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,139 residents
- 77.5 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Deda ranks No. 37 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 201 ‰ in Deda, compared with an average of 168 ‰ in Mureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.15 km in Deda, compared with an average of 3.70 km in Mureș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Deda: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (62 businesses).
Deda in numbers
Where is Deda?
Population of Deda over time
Deda had 4,351 residents in 2016 and 4,139 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,216 |
| 2022 | 4,180 |
| 2023 | 4,168 |
| 2024 | 4,173 |
| 2025 | 4,172 |
| 2026 | 4,139 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,847 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rușii-Munți, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reghin (35,137 residents), 24 km away.
All indicators for Deda
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 | Deda | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,635 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Deda | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.50 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 392 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.17 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 880 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,758 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,188 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 424.7 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,357 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.21 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,004 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Deda | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.2 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,065 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.42 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Deda | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,346 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Deda | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 854 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.7 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 416 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Deda | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.1 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,031 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.15 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 162 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Deda | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.97 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 251 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Deda | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 201 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 114 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Deda
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 trade91 · 19.5%
- Manufacturing61 · 13.1%
- Transport and storage51 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services45 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services40 · 8.6%
- Construction37 · 7.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation29 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 13.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines44 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities38 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)27 · 5.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities25 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings23 · 4.9%
- Accommodation20 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Deda?
Deda has 4,139 residents (2026), ranking 1,020 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Deda?
Deda covers 77.5 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Deda growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Deda went from 4,351 to 4,139, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Deda?
Deda is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.949, longitude 24.890.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Deda?
In Deda, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 201 ‰ (2025), ranking 114 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Deda?
In Deda, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.15 km (2025), ranking 162 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Deda?
The nearest to Deda are Rușii-Munți (4.2 km), Aluniș (7.1 km), Vătava (11 km), Brâncovenești (13 km), Răstolița (13 km).