Reghin: population and statistics
Reghin has a population of 35,137 (2026) across 55.9 km², or 629 people per km². It ranks 68 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 35,137 residents
- 55.9 km²
- 629 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Reghin ranks No. 2 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 196 ‰ in Reghin, compared with an average of 168 ‰ in Mureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Reghin: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (897 businesses).
Reghin in numbers
Where is Reghin?
Population of Reghin over time
Reghin had 38,255 residents in 2016 and 35,137 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,253 |
| 2022 | 36,759 |
| 2023 | 36,274 |
| 2024 | 35,852 |
| 2025 | 35,517 |
| 2026 | 35,137 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,828 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Solovăstru, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Mureș (137,273 residents), 28 km away.
All indicators for Reghin
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 | Reghin | 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) | 16.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reghin | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.75 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,493 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.02 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,621 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 14,398 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 74 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 409.8 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,563 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,972 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.16 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 355 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Reghin | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.40 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 802 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 344 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 348 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reghin | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.1 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 300 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.19 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 820 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reghin | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 300 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Reghin | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 194 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 637 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 948 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Reghin | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47.5 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 457 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.70 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,164 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Reghin | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.93 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 174 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.08 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 188 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Reghin | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 196 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 129 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Reghin
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 trade1,261 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage804 · 14.1%
- Manufacturing580 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services495 · 8.7%
- Construction474 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical457 · 8.0%
- Real estate264 · 4.6%
- Accommodation and food services263 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)897 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)822 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines677 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities427 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities396 · 6.9%
- Office administration and business support activities287 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings274 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities264 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities230 · 4.0%
- Civil engineering228 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reghin?
Reghin has 35,137 residents (2026), ranking 68 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Reghin?
Reghin covers 55.9 km², with a density of 629 people per km².
Is the population of Reghin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Reghin went from 38,255 to 35,137, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Reghin?
Reghin is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.776, longitude 24.708.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Reghin?
In Reghin, “Existing dwellings” stands at 14,398 (2025), ranking 74 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Reghin?
In Reghin, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 196 ‰ (2025), ranking 129 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Reghin?
The nearest to Reghin are Solovăstru (5.4 km), Suseni (5.5 km), Petelea (7.0 km), Breaza (8.7 km), Ideciu de Jos (9.2 km).