Zagăr: population and statistics
Zagăr has a population of 1,317 (2026) across 39.0 km², or 33.8 people per km². It ranks 2,867 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,317 residents
- 39.0 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Zagăr ranks No. 90 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Zagăr, compared with an average of 2.33 ‰ in Mureș County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Zagăr: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (6 businesses).
Zagăr in numbers
Where is Zagăr?
Population of Zagăr over time
Zagăr had 1,304 residents in 2016 and 1,317 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,302 |
| 2022 | 1,325 |
| 2023 | 1,320 |
| 2024 | 1,326 |
| 2025 | 1,317 |
| 2026 | 1,317 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,461 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bălăușeri (4,838 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Zagăr
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 | Zagăr | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zagăr | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 370 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,164 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 280.9 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,136 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.1 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,095 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zagăr | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.18 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 724 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 64 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 924 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zagăr | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.1 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,960 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 | Zagăr | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 119 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Zagăr | 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) | 7.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zagăr
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 trade9 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage6 · 15.4%
- Administrative and support services4 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing3 · 7.7%
- Construction3 · 7.7%
- Real estate3 · 7.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 10.3%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 7.7%
- Real estate activities3 · 7.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zagăr?
Zagăr has 1,317 residents (2026), ranking 2,867 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zagăr?
Zagăr covers 39.0 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Zagăr growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zagăr went from 1,304 to 1,317, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Zagăr?
Zagăr is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.341, longitude 24.610.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Zagăr?
In Zagăr, “Existing dwellings” stands at 370 (2025), ranking 3,164 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zagăr?
In Zagăr, “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 Zagăr?
The nearest to Zagăr are Bălăușeri (5.2 km), Viișoara (5.6 km), Coroisânmărtin (7.4 km), Nadeș (10 km), Suplac (10 km).