Gurghiu: population and statistics
Gurghiu has a population of 5,919 (2026) across 126.4 km², or 46.8 people per km². It ranks 584 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,919 residents
- 126.4 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Gurghiu ranks No. 21 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.47 km in Gurghiu, compared with an average of 3.70 km in Mureș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.7 in Gurghiu, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Mureș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Gurghiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (87 businesses).
Gurghiu in numbers
Where is Gurghiu?
Population of Gurghiu over time
Gurghiu had 6,225 residents in 2016 and 5,919 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,045 |
| 2022 | 6,009 |
| 2023 | 5,979 |
| 2024 | 5,966 |
| 2025 | 5,938 |
| 2026 | 5,919 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,707 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Solovăstru, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reghin (35,137 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Gurghiu
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 | Gurghiu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gurghiu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.92 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 917 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,136 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,756 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 523 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 465.6 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,824 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.9 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 877 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gurghiu | 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) | 125 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 813 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gurghiu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.0 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.37 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gurghiu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,078 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 | Gurghiu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.4 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,117 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.47 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,624 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gurghiu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 585 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gurghiu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 142 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 404 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: Gurghiu
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 trade110 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage85 · 17.0%
- Manufacturing60 · 12.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing49 · 9.8%
- Construction49 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services31 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)87 · 17.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)87 · 17.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines77 · 15.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities49 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 9.2%
- Forestry and logging35 · 7.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)31 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings29 · 5.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 4.4%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gurghiu?
Gurghiu has 5,919 residents (2026), ranking 584 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gurghiu?
Gurghiu covers 126.4 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Gurghiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gurghiu went from 6,225 to 5,919, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Gurghiu?
Gurghiu is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.783, longitude 24.849.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gurghiu?
In Gurghiu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.47 km (2025), ranking 1,624 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gurghiu?
In Gurghiu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,808 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Gurghiu?
The nearest to Gurghiu are Solovăstru (5.5 km), Ideciu de Jos (5.6 km), Beica de Jos (7.7 km), Reghin (11 km), Brâncovenești (11 km).