Valea Largă: population and statistics
Valea Largă has a population of 2,711 (2026) across 33.5 km², or 80.9 people per km². It ranks 1,773 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,711 residents
- 33.5 km²
- 81 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Valea Largă ranks No. 52 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Valea Largă, compared with an average of 1.71 ‰ in Mureș County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.46 km in Valea Largă, compared with an average of 6.68 km in Mureș County and 3.48 km nationally.
Valea Largă: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Valea Largă in numbers
Where is Valea Largă?
Population of Valea Largă over time
Valea Largă had 3,063 residents in 2016 and 2,711 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,907 |
| 2022 | 2,871 |
| 2023 | 2,848 |
| 2024 | 2,811 |
| 2025 | 2,782 |
| 2026 | 2,711 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,695 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tăureni, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tritenii de Jos (4,324 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Valea Largă
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 | Valea Largă | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,143 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Largă | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.03 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 899 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,400 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,699 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 516.4 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,239 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.9 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,864 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valea Largă | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.46 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 16 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 339 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 357 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Largă | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.6 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,818 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.58 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Largă | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Largă | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.5 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,625 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,568 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Largă | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 398 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Largă | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Largă
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 trade45 · 23.8%
- Construction25 · 13.2%
- Transport and storage21 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services19 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 12.7%
- Construction of buildings19 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 10.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.9%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Largă?
Valea Largă has 2,711 residents (2026), ranking 1,773 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Largă?
Valea Largă covers 33.5 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Largă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Largă went from 3,063 to 2,711, a change of −11.5%.
Where is Valea Largă?
Valea Largă is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.620, longitude 24.076.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Largă?
In Valea Largă, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,908 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Largă?
In Valea Largă, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.46 km (2025), ranking 16 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Valea Largă?
The nearest to Valea Largă are Tăureni (5.1 km), Tritenii de Jos (5.4 km), Zau de Câmpie (6.4 km), Ceanu Mare (9.4 km), Sânger (9.5 km).