Beclean (Bistrița-Năsăud County): population and statistics
Beclean has a population of 12,119 (2026) across 58.6 km², or 207 people per km². It ranks 188 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,119 residents
- 58.6 km²
- 207 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Beclean ranks No. 3 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 243 ‰ in Beclean, compared with an average of 158 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.30 ‰ in Beclean, compared with an average of 1.67 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Beclean: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (300 businesses).
Beclean in numbers
Where is Beclean?
Population of Beclean over time
Beclean had 12,337 residents in 2016 and 12,119 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,193 |
| 2022 | 12,219 |
| 2023 | 12,180 |
| 2024 | 12,168 |
| 2025 | 12,109 |
| 2026 | 12,119 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bistrița-Năsăud County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,203 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șieu-Odorhei, 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Beclean
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 | Beclean | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beclean | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.11 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,427 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.82 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,052 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,325 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 250 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 356.9 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,983 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.2 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,121 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.30 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 332 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beclean | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.17 km | 5.97 km | 6.17 km | ranked 504 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 465 m³ | 4,414 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 183 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beclean | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.5 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 211 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.55 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beclean | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 302 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 166 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Beclean | Bistrița-Năsăud 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) | 295 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 524 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.8 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 288 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Beclean | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 54.1 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 340 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.83 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,368 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Beclean | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.30 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 140 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Beclean | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 243 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 51 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Beclean
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 trade395 · 22.7%
- Transport and storage212 · 12.2%
- Construction201 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing174 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services133 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services124 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical108 · 6.2%
- Other service activities105 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)300 · 17.2%
- Specialised construction activities183 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines180 · 10.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)166 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings143 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities105 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities94 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering88 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities66 · 3.8%
- Real estate activities58 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beclean?
Beclean has 12,119 residents (2026), ranking 188 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Beclean?
Beclean covers 58.6 km², with a density of 207 people per km².
Is the population of Beclean growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beclean went from 12,337 to 12,119, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Beclean?
Beclean is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.180, longitude 24.180.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beclean?
In Beclean, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 243 ‰ (2025), ranking 51 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beclean?
In Beclean, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.30 ‰ (2024), ranking 140 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Beclean?
The nearest to Beclean are Șieu-Odorhei (7.3 km), Uriu (7.4 km), Braniștea (8.4 km), Chiuza (8.5 km), Nușeni (9.9 km).