Neaua: population and statistics
Neaua has a population of 1,306 (2026) across 40.0 km², or 32.7 people per km². It ranks 2,874 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,306 residents
- 40.0 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Neaua ranks No. 91 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.6 ‰ in Neaua, compared with an average of 14.3 ‰ in Mureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.7 ‰ in Neaua, compared with an average of 45.4 ‰ in Mureș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Neaua: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (4 businesses).
Neaua in numbers
Where is Neaua?
Population of Neaua over time
Neaua had 1,415 residents in 2016 and 1,306 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,331 |
| 2022 | 1,316 |
| 2023 | 1,306 |
| 2024 | 1,310 |
| 2025 | 1,317 |
| 2026 | 1,306 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,599 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Nirajului (5,977 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Neaua
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 | Neaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 217 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.30 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 720 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,910 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551.3 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 908 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.7 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,145 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Neaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.30 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 44 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 109 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 846 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.7 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,089 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.77 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 30 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Neaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 350 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Neaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 127 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 594 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 289 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Neaua
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
- Manufacturing4 · 20.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade4 · 20.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 20.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neaua?
Neaua has 1,306 residents (2026), ranking 2,874 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Neaua?
Neaua covers 40.0 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Neaua growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neaua went from 1,415 to 1,306, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Neaua?
Neaua is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.486, longitude 24.847.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Neaua?
In Neaua, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,156 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Neaua?
In Neaua, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,089 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Neaua?
The nearest to Neaua are Miercurea Nirajului (6.1 km), Sângeorgiu de Pădure (6.2 km), Gălești (7.3 km), Ghindari (7.8 km), Vărgata (11 km).