Moftin: population and statistics
Moftin has a population of 4,372 (2026) across 128.0 km², or 34.1 people per km². It ranks 934 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,372 residents
- 128.0 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Moftin ranks No. 17 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.8 ‰ in Moftin, compared with an average of 44.1 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Moftin: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Moftin in numbers
Where is Moftin?
Neighbouring localities
- Căpleni5.9 km · 3,139
- Cămin8.8 km · 1,336
- Carei9.8 km · 22,848
- Terebești10.0 km · 2,101
- Doba11 km · 3,022
- Berveni12 km · 3,442
- Căuaș12 km · 2,430
- Craidorolț13 km · 2,125
All localities in Satu Mare County
Localities of similar size
Population of Moftin over time
Moftin had 4,517 residents in 2016 and 4,372 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,475 |
| 2022 | 4,431 |
| 2023 | 4,401 |
| 2024 | 4,388 |
| 2025 | 4,369 |
| 2026 | 4,372 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,933 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Căpleni, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Carei (22,848 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Moftin
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 | Moftin | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moftin | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.35 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,210 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,768 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,177 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 404.4 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,618 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.1 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,956 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Moftin | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.61 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 865 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 996 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moftin | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.8 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,760 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.60 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,047 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moftin | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Moftin | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.1 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,913 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.33 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,253 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Moftin | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Moftin | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 108 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,011 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Moftin
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 trade40 · 22.6%
- Transport and storage26 · 14.7%
- Construction23 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing19 · 10.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services11 · 6.2%
- Real estate7 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 14.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 13.6%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 12.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings11 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 5.6%
- Real estate activities7 · 4.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moftin?
Moftin has 4,372 residents (2026), ranking 934 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Moftin?
Moftin covers 128.0 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Moftin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Moftin went from 4,517 to 4,372, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Moftin?
Moftin is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.688, longitude 22.601.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Moftin?
In Moftin, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 5 m³ (2025), ranking 996 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moftin?
In Moftin, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,760 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Moftin?
The nearest to Moftin are Căpleni (5.9 km), Cămin (8.8 km), Carei (9.8 km), Terebești (10.0 km), Doba (11 km).