Petelea: population and statistics
Petelea has a population of 3,150 (2026) across 43.7 km², or 72.1 people per km². It ranks 1,478 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,150 residents
- 43.7 km²
- 72 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Petelea ranks No. 47 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 299.7 ‰ in Petelea, compared with an average of 444.4 ‰ in Mureș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.9 ‰ in Petelea, compared with an average of 7.7 ‰ in Mureș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Petelea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (63 businesses).
Petelea in numbers
Where is Petelea?
Population of Petelea over time
Petelea had 3,051 residents in 2016 and 3,150 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,115 |
| 2022 | 3,139 |
| 2023 | 3,159 |
| 2024 | 3,172 |
| 2025 | 3,148 |
| 2026 | 3,150 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,122 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gornești (5,529 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Petelea
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 | Petelea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,770 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 56 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petelea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.41 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,163 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 944 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,543 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 299.7 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,123 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Petelea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.02 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 403 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 120 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 823 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petelea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.6 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,109 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.54 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,229 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petelea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Petelea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 884 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Petelea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.6 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,688 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.32 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 786 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Petelea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Petelea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 151 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 332 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Petelea
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 trade89 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage60 · 17.6%
- Manufacturing28 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services25 · 7.4%
- Construction23 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 5.9%
- Real estate16 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)59 · 17.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines54 · 15.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities32 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 5.6%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles18 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities16 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings13 · 3.8%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petelea?
Petelea has 3,150 residents (2026), ranking 1,478 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Petelea?
Petelea covers 43.7 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Petelea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Petelea went from 3,051 to 3,150, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Petelea?
Petelea is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.716, longitude 24.739.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petelea?
In Petelea, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 299.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,123 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petelea?
In Petelea, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 56 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Petelea?
The nearest to Petelea are Gornești (4.5 km), Reghin (7.0 km), Beica de Jos (7.3 km), Solovăstru (8.1 km), Voivodeni (11 km).