Vetiș: population and statistics
Vetiș has a population of 6,101 (2026) across 54.3 km², or 112 people per km². It ranks 547 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,101 residents
- 54.3 km²
- 112 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Vetiș ranks No. 13 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 309 ‰ in Vetiș, compared with an average of 213 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Vetiș: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (88 businesses).
Vetiș in numbers
Where is Vetiș?
Neighbouring localities
- Doba5.2 km · 3,022
- Dorolț8.3 km · 4,157
- Satu Mare10 km · 110,409
- Terebești11 km · 2,101
- Moftin15 km · 4,372
- Păulești15 km · 6,690
- Botiz16 km · 4,182
- Căpleni16 km · 3,139
All localities in Satu Mare County
Localities of similar size
Population of Vetiș over time
Vetiș had 5,421 residents in 2016 and 6,101 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,737 |
| 2022 | 5,745 |
| 2023 | 5,853 |
| 2024 | 5,966 |
| 2025 | 6,064 |
| 2026 | 6,101 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Satu Mare County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,604 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Doba, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Satu Mare (110,409 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Vetiș
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 | Vetiș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 453 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vetiș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.39 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,431 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.75 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 272 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,649 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 562 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 434.2 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,229 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.6 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.41 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 176 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vetiș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.95 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 194 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 607 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 98 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vetiș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.5 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.28 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vetiș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 309 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 153 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vetiș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 525 ‰ | 569 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 354 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 10.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 996 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vetiș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.8 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,672 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.00 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 169 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vetiș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vetiș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vetiș
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 trade127 · 19.0%
- Construction97 · 14.5%
- Manufacturing77 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage73 · 10.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical59 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services57 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 4.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities88 · 13.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)85 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 12.1%
- Construction of buildings62 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines61 · 9.1%
- Civil engineering37 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 4.6%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing31 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 4.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy28 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vetiș?
Vetiș has 6,101 residents (2026), ranking 547 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vetiș?
Vetiș covers 54.3 km², with a density of 112 people per km².
Is the population of Vetiș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vetiș went from 5,421 to 6,101, a change of +12.5%.
Where is Vetiș?
Vetiș is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.772, longitude 22.752.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vetiș?
In Vetiș, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 309 ‰ (2024), ranking 153 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vetiș?
In Vetiș, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 607 m³ (2025), ranking 98 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Vetiș?
The nearest to Vetiș are Doba (5.2 km), Dorolț (8.3 km), Satu Mare (10 km), Terebești (11 km), Moftin (15 km).