Eremitu: population and statistics
Eremitu has a population of 4,024 (2026) across 82.9 km², or 48.5 people per km². It ranks 1,072 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,024 residents
- 82.9 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Eremitu ranks No. 38 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.7 ‰ in Eremitu, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Mureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 153 ‰ in Eremitu, compared with an average of 168 ‰ in Mureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Eremitu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (59 businesses).
Eremitu in numbers
Where is Eremitu?
Population of Eremitu over time
Eremitu had 4,096 residents in 2016 and 4,024 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,006 |
| 2022 | 3,971 |
| 2023 | 3,997 |
| 2024 | 4,019 |
| 2025 | 4,035 |
| 2026 | 4,024 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,613 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Măgherani, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sovata (9,945 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Eremitu
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 | Eremitu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,949 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eremitu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.90 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,115 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,901 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,949 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,007 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 484.3 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,587 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.7 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,647 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eremitu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.3 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.99 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,669 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eremitu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 145 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Eremitu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 229 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 593 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39.0 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 281 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Eremitu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.6 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,301 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.28 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 371 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Eremitu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 788 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.99 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 240 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Eremitu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 153 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 314 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Eremitu
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 trade72 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage43 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing40 · 12.2%
- Construction36 · 10.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services28 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services28 · 8.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation14 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)59 · 17.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 15.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings22 · 6.7%
- Forestry and logging21 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)19 · 5.8%
- Accommodation16 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eremitu?
Eremitu has 4,024 residents (2026), ranking 1,072 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Eremitu?
Eremitu covers 82.9 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Eremitu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eremitu went from 4,096 to 4,024, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Eremitu?
Eremitu is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.650, longitude 24.935.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eremitu?
In Eremitu, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,949 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eremitu?
In Eremitu, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 153 ‰ (2025), ranking 314 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Eremitu?
The nearest to Eremitu are Măgherani (7.0 km), Hodoșa (8.6 km), Bereni (8.9 km), Beica de Jos (11 km), Chiheru de Jos (11 km).