Chiochiș: population and statistics
Chiochiș has a population of 2,540 (2026) across 92.3 km², or 27.5 people per km². It ranks 1,894 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,540 residents
- 92.3 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Chiochiș ranks No. 39 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Chiochiș, compared with an average of 3.83 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.8 ‰ in Chiochiș, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Chiochiș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Chiochiș in numbers
Where is Chiochiș?
Neighbouring localities
- Matei5.3 km · 2,287
- Sânmărtin8.2 km · 1,214
- Buza9.0 km · 1,095
- Lechința10 km · 6,038
- Nușeni12 km · 2,628
- Cătina13 km · 1,507
- Țaga14 km · 1,588
- Geaca14 km · 1,340
All localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Localities of similar size
Population of Chiochiș over time
Chiochiș had 2,940 residents in 2016 and 2,540 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,728 |
| 2022 | 2,688 |
| 2023 | 2,646 |
| 2024 | 2,606 |
| 2025 | 2,589 |
| 2026 | 2,540 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,926 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Matei, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lechința (6,038 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Chiochiș
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 | Chiochiș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 677 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 516 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chiochiș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,851 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,567 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,430 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 616.9 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 529 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.6 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,484 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chiochiș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.02 km | 5.97 km | 6.17 km | ranked 146 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 114 m³ | 4,414 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 837 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chiochiș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.7 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,269 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.57 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,080 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chiochiș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Chiochiș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chiochiș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chiochiș
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 trade29 · 25.4%
- Construction19 · 16.7%
- Transport and storage13 · 11.4%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services11 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing7 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 19.3%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 14.9%
- Construction of buildings11 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 9.6%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 8.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities10 · 8.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 7.9%
- Civil engineering8 · 7.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chiochiș?
Chiochiș has 2,540 residents (2026), ranking 1,894 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chiochiș?
Chiochiș covers 92.3 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Chiochiș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chiochiș went from 2,940 to 2,540, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Chiochiș?
Chiochiș is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 46.987, longitude 24.181.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiochiș?
In Chiochiș, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,908 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiochiș?
In Chiochiș, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,818 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Chiochiș?
The nearest to Chiochiș are Matei (5.3 km), Sânmărtin (8.2 km), Buza (9.0 km), Lechința (10 km), Nușeni (12 km).