Măeriște: population and statistics
Măeriște has a population of 2,810 (2026) across 75.3 km², or 37.3 people per km². It ranks 1,717 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,810 residents
- 75.3 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Măeriște ranks No. 22 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.78 km in Măeriște, compared with an average of 7.56 km in Sălaj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.9 ‰ in Măeriște, compared with an average of 11.4 ‰ in Sălaj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Măeriște: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Măeriște in numbers
Where is Măeriște?
Population of Măeriște over time
Măeriște had 2,980 residents in 2016 and 2,810 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,857 |
| 2022 | 2,850 |
| 2023 | 2,863 |
| 2024 | 2,860 |
| 2025 | 2,834 |
| 2026 | 2,810 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,542 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șărmășag (6,466 residents), 2.8 km away.
All indicators for Măeriște
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 | Măeriște | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 320 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măeriște | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.78 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,484 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,526 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,487 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 543.1 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.6 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măeriște | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.5 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,573 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.27 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 429 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Măeriște | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Măeriște | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.0 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,343 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Măeriște | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 539 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Măeriște | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Măeriște
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 trade38 · 20.1%
- Transport and storage28 · 14.8%
- Manufacturing27 · 14.3%
- Construction24 · 12.7%
- Administrative and support services17 · 9.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 7.4%
- Other service activities9 · 4.8%
- Information and communication7 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 12.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 8.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 6.9%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products12 · 6.3%
- Construction of buildings12 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.8%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măeriște?
Măeriște has 2,810 residents (2026), ranking 1,717 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măeriște?
Măeriște covers 75.3 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Măeriște growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măeriște went from 2,980 to 2,810, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Măeriște?
Măeriște is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.325, longitude 22.810.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măeriște?
In Măeriște, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.78 km (2025), ranking 2,484 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măeriște?
In Măeriște, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 320 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Măeriște?
The nearest to Măeriște are Șărmășag (2.8 km), Bocșa (7.0 km), Chieșd (9.1 km), Carastelec (9.7 km), Bobota (9.9 km).