Ibănești (Mureș County): population and statistics
Ibănești has a population of 4,194 (2026) across 312.8 km², or 13.4 people per km². It ranks 998 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,194 residents
- 312.8 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Ibănești ranks No. 36 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Ibănești, compared with an average of 5.66 ‰ in Mureș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 68.3 m² in Ibănești, compared with an average of 51.3 m² in Mureș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Ibănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (140 businesses).
Ibănești in numbers
Where is Ibănești?
Population of Ibănești over time
Ibănești had 4,288 residents in 2016 and 4,194 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,201 |
| 2022 | 4,176 |
| 2023 | 4,182 |
| 2024 | 4,195 |
| 2025 | 4,192 |
| 2026 | 4,194 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 43,807 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Chiheru de Jos, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sovata (9,945 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Ibănești
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 | Ibănești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ibănești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.30 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 715 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,239 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 762 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533.9 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 224 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.67 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 767 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ibănești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.3 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 340 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.62 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,164 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ibănești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 164 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ibănești | 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) | 474 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 384 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.6 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 314 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ibănești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.6 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,553 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.86 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,116 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ibănești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ibănești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 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: Ibănești
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 trade184 · 23.5%
- Transport and storage144 · 18.4%
- Manufacturing122 · 15.6%
- Construction67 · 8.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing54 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services45 · 5.7%
- Administrative and support services39 · 5.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation30 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)140 · 17.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)133 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines127 · 16.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities107 · 13.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)68 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities63 · 8.0%
- Forestry and logging42 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities39 · 5.0%
- Manufacture of rubber and plastic products33 · 4.2%
- Construction of buildings25 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ibănești?
Ibănești has 4,194 residents (2026), ranking 998 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ibănești?
Ibănești covers 312.8 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Ibănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ibănești went from 4,288 to 4,194, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Ibănești?
Ibănești is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.763, longitude 25.031.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ibănești?
In Ibănești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,626 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Ibănești?
In Ibănești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 68.3 m² (2025), ranking 224 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Ibănești?
The nearest to Ibănești are Chiheru de Jos (6.6 km), Hodac (7.1 km), Gurghiu (14 km), Eremitu (15 km), Beica de Jos (16 km).