Căianu Mic: population and statistics
Căianu Mic has a population of 4,127 (2026) across 58.3 km², or 70.8 people per km². It ranks 1,029 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,127 residents
- 58.3 km²
- 71 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Căianu Mic ranks No. 20 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 6.3 m³ in Căianu Mic, compared with an average of 31.0 m³ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.57 km in Căianu Mic, compared with an average of 5.45 km in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 4.84 km nationally.
Căianu Mic: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (90 businesses).
Căianu Mic in numbers
Where is Căianu Mic?
Population of Căianu Mic over time
Căianu Mic had 4,321 residents in 2016 and 4,127 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,245 |
| 2022 | 4,247 |
| 2023 | 4,203 |
| 2024 | 4,187 |
| 2025 | 4,167 |
| 2026 | 4,127 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,161 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Spermezeu, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Beclean (12,119 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Căianu Mic
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 | Căianu Mic | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,836 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,734 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Căianu Mic | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.57 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,524 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,537 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,468 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 372.4 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,901 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.2 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 423 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,574 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Căianu Mic | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.3 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.39 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 723 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Căianu Mic | 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) | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Căianu Mic | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 152 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 703 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 764 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Căianu Mic | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.3 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,501 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Căianu Mic | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Căianu Mic | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 134 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Căianu Mic
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
- Transport and storage95 · 30.4%
- Wholesale and retail trade61 · 19.6%
- Manufacturing40 · 12.8%
- Construction32 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services19 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 3.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 3.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 2.9%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines90 · 28.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 14.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities32 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 9.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings24 · 7.7%
- Civil engineering14 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 3.5%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 3.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Căianu Mic?
Căianu Mic has 4,127 residents (2026), ranking 1,029 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Căianu Mic?
Căianu Mic covers 58.3 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Căianu Mic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Căianu Mic went from 4,321 to 4,127, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Căianu Mic?
Căianu Mic is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.264, longitude 24.117.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Căianu Mic?
In Căianu Mic, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 6.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,501 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căianu Mic?
In Căianu Mic, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.57 km (2025), ranking 2,524 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Căianu Mic?
The nearest to Căianu Mic are Spermezeu (5.6 km), Uriu (6.0 km), Negrilești (6.9 km), Ciceu-Giurgești (9.6 km), Chiuza (10 km).