Viișoara (Mureș County): population and statistics
Viișoara has a population of 2,082 (2026) across 66.8 km², or 31.2 people per km². It ranks 2,271 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,082 residents
- 66.8 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Viișoara ranks No. 67 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 21.7% in Viișoara, compared with an average of 1.6% in Mureș County and 2.0% nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Viișoara, compared with an average of 2.33 ‰ in Mureș County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Viișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Viișoara in numbers
Where is Viișoara?
Population of Viișoara over time
Viișoara had 1,887 residents in 2016 and 2,082 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,988 |
| 2022 | 2,024 |
| 2023 | 2,026 |
| 2024 | 2,045 |
| 2025 | 2,061 |
| 2026 | 2,082 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,359 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Zagăr, 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Viișoara
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 | Viișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,802 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 177 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.08 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,231 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 792 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,806 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 380.4 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,841 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,538 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Viișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.1 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,066 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 21.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 18 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Viișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 848 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 987 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Viișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2.4 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,604 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Viișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Viișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 159 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 268 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Viișoara
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 trade13 · 27.1%
- Transport and storage6 · 12.5%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services5 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing4 · 8.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 8.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 22.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 12.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 12.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 10.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 8.3%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 6.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viișoara?
Viișoara has 2,082 residents (2026), ranking 2,271 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Viișoara?
Viișoara covers 66.8 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Viișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Viișoara went from 1,887 to 2,082, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Viișoara?
Viișoara is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.308, longitude 24.556.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Viișoara?
In Viișoara, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 21.7% (2026), ranking 18 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Viișoara?
In Viișoara, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Viișoara?
The nearest to Viișoara are Zagăr (5.6 km), Bahnea (6.4 km), Dumbrăveni (9.1 km), Hoghilag (9.4 km), Suplac (11 km).