Bistrița Bârgăului: population and statistics
Bistrița Bârgăului has a population of 4,391 (2026) across 197.5 km², or 22.2 people per km². It ranks 928 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,391 residents
- 197.5 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Bistrița Bârgăului ranks No. 19 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 6,979 ‰ in Bistrița Bârgăului, compared with an average of 429 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 930 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.5 ‰ in Bistrița Bârgăului, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Bistrița Bârgăului: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (63 businesses).
Bistrița Bârgăului in numbers
Where is Bistrița Bârgăului?
Population of Bistrița Bârgăului over time
Bistrița Bârgăului had 4,450 residents in 2016 and 4,391 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,441 |
| 2022 | 4,400 |
| 2023 | 4,387 |
| 2024 | 4,382 |
| 2025 | 4,406 |
| 2026 | 4,391 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bistrița-Năsăud County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Bistrița-Năsăud County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,655 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tiha Bârgăului (6,640 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Bistrița Bârgăului
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 | Bistrița Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bistrița Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.45 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 830 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.96 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,542 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 616 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 578.9 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 725 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.6 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.37 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 923 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bistrița Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.8 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 458 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.64 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 628 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bistrița Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bistrița Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 10.4 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 57 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6,979 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 38 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 187.0 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 64 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bistrița Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.2 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,905 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.70 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 422 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bistrița Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bistrița Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bistrița Bârgăului
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 trade94 · 16.8%
- Transport and storage75 · 13.4%
- Manufacturing72 · 12.9%
- Construction62 · 11.1%
- Accommodation and food services53 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services49 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing44 · 7.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation29 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 11.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines59 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities58 · 10.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 8.8%
- Accommodation45 · 8.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)42 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities42 · 7.5%
- Forestry and logging34 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings34 · 6.1%
- Civil engineering27 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bistrița Bârgăului?
Bistrița Bârgăului has 4,391 residents (2026), ranking 928 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bistrița Bârgăului?
Bistrița Bârgăului covers 197.5 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Bistrița Bârgăului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bistrița Bârgăului went from 4,450 to 4,391, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Bistrița Bârgăului?
Bistrița Bârgăului is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.151, longitude 24.866.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bistrița Bârgăului?
In Bistrița Bârgăului, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6,979 ‰ (2025), ranking 38 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bistrița Bârgăului?
In Bistrița Bârgăului, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,735 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Bistrița Bârgăului?
The nearest to Bistrița Bârgăului are Tiha Bârgăului (9.0 km), Dumitrița (11 km), Vătava (13 km), Prundu Bârgăului (14 km), Josenii Bârgăului (16 km).