Luduș: population and statistics
Luduș has a population of 16,608 (2026) across 64.8 km², or 256 people per km². It ranks 137 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,608 residents
- 64.8 km²
- 256 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Luduș ranks No. 5 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.97 ‰ in Luduș, compared with an average of 5.66 ‰ in Mureș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Luduș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (309 businesses).
Luduș in numbers
Where is Luduș?
Neighbouring localities
- Bogata2.8 km · 1,796
- Cuci5.3 km · 1,776
- Ațintiș7.1 km · 1,411
- Chețani7.9 km · 2,416
- Sânger8.1 km · 2,246
- Iernut11 km · 9,464
- Tăureni11 km · 892
- Noșlac13 km · 1,794
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Luduș over time
Luduș had 17,607 residents in 2016 and 16,608 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,181 |
| 2022 | 16,982 |
| 2023 | 16,895 |
| 2024 | 16,803 |
| 2025 | 16,746 |
| 2026 | 16,608 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,071 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bogata, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpia Turzii (25,468 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Luduș
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 | Luduș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,707 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luduș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.60 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,898 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.93 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,000 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,686 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 131 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 462.8 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,856 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.9 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.93 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 670 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Luduș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.75 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 654 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 444 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 213 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luduș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.3 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.95 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luduș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 229 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 332 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Luduș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 242 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 592 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Luduș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 65.5 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 221 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.68 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 711 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Luduș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.97 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 79 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) | 1.32 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 97 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Luduș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 164 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 247 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Luduș
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 trade422 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage244 · 12.7%
- Construction167 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services167 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing156 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical154 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services136 · 7.1%
- Real estate93 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)309 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)224 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines204 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities149 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities129 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings110 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities93 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities90 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities77 · 4.0%
- Rental and leasing activities66 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luduș?
Luduș has 16,608 residents (2026), ranking 137 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Luduș?
Luduș covers 64.8 km², with a density of 256 people per km².
Is the population of Luduș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Luduș went from 17,607 to 16,608, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Luduș?
Luduș is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.478, longitude 24.096.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Luduș?
In Luduș, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.97 ‰ (2024), ranking 79 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Luduș?
In Luduș, “Existing dwellings” stands at 7,686 (2025), ranking 131 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Luduș?
The nearest to Luduș are Bogata (2.8 km), Cuci (5.3 km), Ațintiș (7.1 km), Chețani (7.9 km), Sânger (8.1 km).