Gherța Mică: population and statistics
Gherța Mică has a population of 3,854 (2026) across 38.9 km², or 99.1 people per km². It ranks 1,133 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,854 residents
- 38.9 km²
- 99 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Gherța Mică ranks No. 26 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.4 ‰ in Gherța Mică, compared with an average of 10.5 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 294.2 ‰ in Gherța Mică, compared with an average of 422.7 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Gherța Mică: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (56 businesses).
Gherța Mică in numbers
Where is Gherța Mică?
Population of Gherța Mică over time
Gherța Mică had 3,705 residents in 2016 and 3,854 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,800 |
| 2022 | 3,818 |
| 2023 | 3,820 |
| 2024 | 3,802 |
| 2025 | 3,823 |
| 2026 | 3,854 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,448 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Călinești-Oaș, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turț (8,344 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Gherța Mică
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 | Gherța Mică | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,147 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gherța Mică | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.30 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,221 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,864 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,134 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,200 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 294.2 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,128 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 70.0 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 161 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gherța Mică | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.7 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.52 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,902 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gherța Mică | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gherța Mică | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.7 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 686 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.30 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 283 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gherța Mică | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gherța Mică | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gherța Mică
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
- Construction61 · 26.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade56 · 23.8%
- Manufacturing29 · 12.3%
- Transport and storage19 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 5.1%
- Administrative and support services11 · 4.7%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities56 · 23.8%
- Construction of buildings52 · 22.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 15.3%
- Civil engineering30 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 4.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles10 · 4.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 3.4%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gherța Mică?
Gherța Mică has 3,854 residents (2026), ranking 1,133 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gherța Mică?
Gherța Mică covers 38.9 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Gherța Mică growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gherța Mică went from 3,705 to 3,854, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Gherța Mică?
Gherța Mică is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.944, longitude 23.220.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gherța Mică?
In Gherța Mică, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,147 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gherța Mică?
In Gherța Mică, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 294.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,128 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Gherța Mică?
The nearest to Gherța Mică are Călinești-Oaș (4.4 km), Turț (5.5 km), Târșolț (8.6 km), Cămărzana (9.8 km), Turulung (10 km).