Vețca: population and statistics
Vețca has a population of 737 (2026) across 37.4 km², or 19.7 people per km². It ranks 3,126 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 737 residents
- 37.4 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Vețca ranks No. 99 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 13.6 in Vețca, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Mureș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Vețca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (3 businesses).
Vețca in numbers
Where is Vețca?
Population of Vețca over time
Vețca had 792 residents in 2016 and 737 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 743 |
| 2022 | 743 |
| 2023 | 743 |
| 2024 | 742 |
| 2025 | 736 |
| 2026 | 737 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,244 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fântânele (4,754 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Vețca
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 | Vețca | 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) | 14.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vețca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 516 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,112 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 700.1 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 264 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.8 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,931 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vețca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.45 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 39 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 98 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 863 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vețca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.2 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,957 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.36 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,266 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vețca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 252 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Vețca | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 126 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 36 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vețca
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
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 21.1%
- Construction3 · 15.8%
- Wholesale and retail trade3 · 15.8%
- Information and communication3 · 15.8%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vețca?
Vețca has 737 residents (2026), ranking 3,126 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vețca?
Vețca covers 37.4 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Vețca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vețca went from 792 to 737, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Vețca?
Vețca is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.347, longitude 24.807.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vețca?
In Vețca, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 36 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Vețca?
In Vețca, “Existing dwellings” stands at 516 (2025), ranking 3,112 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Vețca?
The nearest to Vețca are Fântânele (5.5 km), Nadeș (6.2 km), Săcel (8.1 km), Sângeorgiu de Pădure (9.6 km), Bălăușeri (11 km).