Râciu (Mureș County): population and statistics
Râciu has a population of 3,502 (2026) across 73.5 km², or 47.6 people per km². It ranks 1,280 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,502 residents
- 73.5 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Râciu ranks No. 42 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Râciu, compared with an average of 45.4 ‰ in Mureș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.84 km in Râciu, compared with an average of 6.68 km in Mureș County and 3.48 km nationally.
Râciu in numbers
Where is Râciu?
Population of Râciu over time
Râciu had 3,652 residents in 2016 and 3,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,523 |
| 2022 | 3,498 |
| 2023 | 3,504 |
| 2024 | 3,503 |
| 2025 | 3,508 |
| 2026 | 3,502 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,297 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Crăiești, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ceuașu de Câmpie (6,269 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Râciu
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 | Râciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 348 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Râciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.56 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 197 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.71 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,124 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,270 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 741 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 648.2 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 413 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.4 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,215 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Râciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.84 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 23 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 248 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 548 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Râciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 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 | Râciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Râciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Râciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.0 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,267 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.00 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 512 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Râciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Râciu | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 126 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Râciu?
Râciu has 3,502 residents (2026), ranking 1,280 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Râciu?
Râciu covers 73.5 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Râciu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Râciu went from 3,652 to 3,502, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Râciu?
Râciu is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.715, longitude 24.384.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râciu?
In Râciu, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râciu?
In Râciu, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.84 km (2025), ranking 23 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Râciu?
The nearest to Râciu are Crăiești (5.6 km), Șincai (6.5 km), Băla (7.3 km), Pogăceaua (8.7 km), Sânpetru de Câmpie (9.3 km).