Mădăraș (Mureș County): population and statistics
Mădăraș has a population of 1,586 (2026) across 23.1 km², or 68.8 people per km². It ranks 2,663 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,586 residents
- 23.1 km²
- 69 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Mădăraș ranks No. 84 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Mădăraș, compared with an average of 2.33 ‰ in Mureș County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.6 ‰ in Mădăraș, compared with an average of 7.7 ‰ in Mureș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Mădăraș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Mădăraș in numbers
Where is Mădăraș?
Population of Mădăraș over time
Mădăraș had 1,643 residents in 2016 and 1,586 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,624 |
| 2022 | 1,597 |
| 2023 | 1,598 |
| 2024 | 1,589 |
| 2025 | 1,577 |
| 2026 | 1,586 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,228 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pănet (5,982 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Mădăraș
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 | Mădăraș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 141 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mădăraș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.10 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 214 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 658 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,981 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 414.9 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,507 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mădăraș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.21 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 180 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 207 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 636 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mădăraș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.7 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,012 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mădăraș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 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 | Mădăraș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.0 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,190 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Mădăraș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 124 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 636 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 522 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mădăraș
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 trade10 · 21.7%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 15.2%
- Administrative and support services5 · 10.9%
- Construction4 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing3 · 6.5%
- Transport and storage3 · 6.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 6.5%
- Other service activities3 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 21.7%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 10.9%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 10.9%
- Construction of buildings4 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 6.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 6.5%
- Other personal service activities3 · 6.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mădăraș?
Mădăraș has 1,586 residents (2026), ranking 2,663 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mădăraș?
Mădăraș covers 23.1 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Mădăraș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mădăraș went from 1,643 to 1,586, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Mădăraș?
Mădăraș is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.606, longitude 24.437.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mădăraș?
In Mădăraș, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mădăraș?
In Mădăraș, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 141 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Mădăraș?
The nearest to Mădăraș are Pănet (5.1 km), Band (5.4 km), Ceuașu de Câmpie (6.3 km), Sâncraiu de Mureș (7.7 km), Șincai (8.0 km).