Târgu Mureș: population and statistics
Târgu Mureș has a population of 137,273 (2026) across 49.2 km², or 2,789 people per km². It ranks 16 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 137,273 residents
- 49.2 km²
- 2,789 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Târgu Mureș ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.81 ‰ in Târgu Mureș, compared with an average of 5.66 ‰ in Mureș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 305 ‰ in Târgu Mureș, compared with an average of 168 ‰ in Mureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Târgu Mureș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (4,008 businesses).
Târgu Mureș in numbers
Where is Târgu Mureș?
Population of Târgu Mureș over time
Târgu Mureș had 150,342 residents in 2016 and 137,273 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 145,698 |
| 2022 | 144,142 |
| 2023 | 142,324 |
| 2024 | 140,327 |
| 2025 | 138,498 |
| 2026 | 137,273 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Population density”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,894 football pitches.
- Its population density is 30.7 times the national average.
All indicators for Târgu Mureș
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 | Târgu Mureș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,645 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Târgu Mureș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.49 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,536 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,303 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 60,580 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 16 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 441.3 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,139 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 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.27 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 559 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Târgu Mureș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.03 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 911 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 722 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 61 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Târgu Mureș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.7 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 131 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.20 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 816 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Târgu Mureș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 479 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 37 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 | Târgu Mureș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.0 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 208 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,381 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 177 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 453 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Târgu Mureș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 59.3 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 266 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.39 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 995 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Târgu Mureș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 18.81 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.89 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 12 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.95 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Târgu Mureș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 305 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 11 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: Târgu Mureș
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 trade5,171 · 18.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical3,325 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services3,036 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage2,415 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing1,963 · 7.1%
- Construction1,857 · 6.7%
- Real estate1,692 · 6.1%
- Information and communication1,691 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)4,008 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)3,031 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines1,946 · 7.0%
- Office administration and business support activities1,735 · 6.3%
- Real estate activities1,692 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities1,589 · 5.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy1,492 · 5.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities1,436 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities1,167 · 4.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities1,153 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Târgu Mureș?
Târgu Mureș has 137,273 residents (2026), ranking 16 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Târgu Mureș?
Târgu Mureș covers 49.2 km², with a density of 2,789 people per km².
Is the population of Târgu Mureș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Târgu Mureș went from 150,342 to 137,273, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Târgu Mureș?
Târgu Mureș is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.550, longitude 24.560.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Mureș?
In Târgu Mureș, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.81 ‰ (2024), ranking 1 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Mureș?
In Târgu Mureș, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 305 ‰ (2025), ranking 11 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Târgu Mureș?
The nearest to Târgu Mureș are Sâncraiu de Mureș (4.7 km), Sângeorgiu de Mureș (5.4 km), Sântana de Mureș (5.4 km), Corunca (6.3 km), Livezeni (7.0 km).