Solovăstru: population and statistics
Solovăstru has a population of 3,136 (2026) across 29.9 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 1,489 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,136 residents
- 29.9 km²
- 105 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Solovăstru ranks No. 48 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Solovăstru, compared with an average of 2.2 nights in Mureș County and 2.0 nights nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.8 ‰ in Solovăstru, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Mureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Solovăstru: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (58 businesses).
Solovăstru in numbers
Where is Solovăstru?
Population of Solovăstru over time
Solovăstru had 2,879 residents in 2016 and 3,136 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,017 |
| 2022 | 3,022 |
| 2023 | 3,078 |
| 2024 | 3,085 |
| 2025 | 3,108 |
| 2026 | 3,136 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,189 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ideciu de Jos, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reghin (35,137 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Solovăstru
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 | Solovăstru | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 725 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,938 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Solovăstru | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.38 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,669 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.46 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 305 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,216 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,022 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 387.8 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,783 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.5 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 676 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.91 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 677 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Solovăstru | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.99 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 520 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 440 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 218 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Solovăstru | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.8 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.91 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Solovăstru | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 156 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Solovăstru | 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) | 31 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,034 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 879 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Solovăstru | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.3 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 786 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.99 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 514 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Solovăstru | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Solovăstru | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 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: Solovăstru
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 trade78 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage54 · 16.0%
- Construction38 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing37 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services21 · 6.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation19 · 5.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 17.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 15.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines50 · 14.8%
- Specialised construction activities38 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings26 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering17 · 5.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities15 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Solovăstru?
Solovăstru has 3,136 residents (2026), ranking 1,489 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Solovăstru?
Solovăstru covers 29.9 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Solovăstru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Solovăstru went from 2,879 to 3,136, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Solovăstru?
Solovăstru is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.784, longitude 24.777.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Solovăstru?
In Solovăstru, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Solovăstru?
In Solovăstru, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,938 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Solovăstru?
The nearest to Solovăstru are Ideciu de Jos (4.9 km), Reghin (5.4 km), Gurghiu (5.5 km), Suseni (6.8 km), Petelea (8.1 km).