Glodeni (Mureș County): population and statistics
Glodeni has a population of 3,670 (2026) across 54.4 km², or 67.5 people per km². It ranks 1,212 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,670 residents
- 54.4 km²
- 68 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Glodeni ranks No. 40 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.4 ‰ in Glodeni, compared with an average of 14.3 ‰ in Mureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Glodeni, compared with an average of 1.6% in Mureș County and 2.0% nationally.
Glodeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Glodeni in numbers
Where is Glodeni?
Population of Glodeni over time
Glodeni had 3,750 residents in 2016 and 3,670 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,706 |
| 2022 | 3,706 |
| 2023 | 3,681 |
| 2024 | 3,679 |
| 2025 | 3,692 |
| 2026 | 3,670 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,612 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Voivodeni, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ceuașu de Câmpie (6,269 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Glodeni
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 | Glodeni | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,078 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Glodeni | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.49 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,349 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,549 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,665 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,307 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 453.7 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,736 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,796 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Glodeni | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.25 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 176 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 257 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 537 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Glodeni | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.4 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,120 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.63 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Glodeni | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 825 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Glodeni | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.3 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 478 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.94 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,107 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Glodeni | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.09 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 183 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Glodeni | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 139 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 439 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Glodeni
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 trade50 · 22.2%
- Construction36 · 16.0%
- Manufacturing20 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services18 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 7.6%
- Transport and storage16 · 7.1%
- Real estate10 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 16.4%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 13.8%
- Construction of buildings25 · 11.1%
- Civil engineering18 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 5.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy12 · 5.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities11 · 4.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glodeni?
Glodeni has 3,670 residents (2026), ranking 1,212 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Glodeni?
Glodeni covers 54.4 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Glodeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Glodeni went from 3,750 to 3,670, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Glodeni?
Glodeni is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.673, longitude 24.570.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Glodeni?
In Glodeni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,078 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Glodeni?
In Glodeni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 2,971 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Glodeni?
The nearest to Glodeni are Voivodeni (4.5 km), Ceuașu de Câmpie (6.9 km), Băla (8.3 km), Sântana de Mureș (8.3 km), Fărăgău (10 km).