Măgherani: population and statistics
Măgherani has a population of 1,353 (2026) across 58.1 km², or 23.3 people per km². It ranks 2,837 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,353 residents
- 58.1 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Măgherani ranks No. 89 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.8 ‰ in Măgherani, compared with an average of 45.4 ‰ in Mureș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 7.4 in Măgherani, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Mureș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Măgherani: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (9 businesses).
Măgherani in numbers
Where is Măgherani?
Population of Măgherani over time
Măgherani had 1,359 residents in 2016 and 1,353 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,364 |
| 2022 | 1,347 |
| 2023 | 1,342 |
| 2024 | 1,349 |
| 2025 | 1,353 |
| 2026 | 1,353 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,132 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bereni, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Eremitu (4,024 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Măgherani
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 | Măgherani | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.9 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 573 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măgherani | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 803 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,789 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 593.5 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 651 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.5 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,033 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măgherani | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.8 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.22 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,474 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Măgherani | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 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 | Măgherani | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 919 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,031 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Măgherani | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 398 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Măgherani | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 134 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Măgherani
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
- Construction9 · 19.6%
- Wholesale and retail trade8 · 17.4%
- Manufacturing5 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage5 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services5 · 10.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 8.7%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities9 · 19.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 15.2%
- Construction of buildings6 · 13.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 8.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 6.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măgherani?
Măgherani has 1,353 residents (2026), ranking 2,837 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măgherani?
Măgherani covers 58.1 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Măgherani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măgherani went from 1,359 to 1,353, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Măgherani?
Măgherani is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.587, longitude 24.941.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgherani?
In Măgherani, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,967 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgherani?
In Măgherani, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 332 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Măgherani?
The nearest to Măgherani are Bereni (5.3 km), Chibed (5.4 km), Sărățeni (5.8 km), Eremitu (7.0 km), Sovata (10 km).