Vătava: population and statistics
Vătava has a population of 1,764 (2026) across 168.8 km², or 10.5 people per km². It ranks 2,538 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,764 residents
- 168.8 km²
- 10 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Vătava ranks No. 77 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 132.7 m³ in Vătava, compared with an average of 44.0 m³ in Mureș County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.23 km in Vătava, compared with an average of 5.44 km in Mureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Vătava: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Vătava in numbers
Where is Vătava?
Population of Vătava over time
Vătava had 1,988 residents in 2016 and 1,764 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,880 |
| 2022 | 1,847 |
| 2023 | 1,803 |
| 2024 | 1,786 |
| 2025 | 1,778 |
| 2026 | 1,764 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,641 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumitrița (3,407 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Vătava
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 | Vătava | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,264 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 516 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vătava | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.23 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 250 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.13 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,526 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 903 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,627 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 511.9 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vătava | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.5 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.27 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vătava | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 825 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vătava | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 132.7 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 38 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vătava | 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 |
Education
| Indicator | Vătava | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vătava
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 trade25 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage16 · 15.2%
- Construction15 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing13 · 12.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 5.7%
- Administrative and support services5 · 4.8%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 18.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 15.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 12.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 3.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 3.8%
- Civil engineering4 · 3.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vătava?
Vătava has 1,764 residents (2026), ranking 2,538 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vătava?
Vătava covers 168.8 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Vătava growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vătava went from 1,988 to 1,764, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Vătava?
Vătava is in Mureș County. Latitude 47.037, longitude 24.825.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vătava?
In Vătava, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 132.7 m³ (2025), ranking 38 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vătava?
In Vătava, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.23 km (2025), ranking 250 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Vătava?
The nearest to Vătava are Dumitrița (7.5 km), Deda (11 km), Bistrița Bârgăului (13 km), Monor (13 km), Răstolița (15 km).