Chiuza: population and statistics
Chiuza has a population of 2,229 (2026) across 43.9 km², or 50.8 people per km². It ranks 2,138 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,229 residents
- 43.9 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Chiuza ranks No. 47 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 70.9 m² in Chiuza, compared with an average of 58.8 m² in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.2 ‰ in Chiuza, compared with an average of 9.4 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Chiuza: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Chiuza in numbers
Where is Chiuza?
Population of Chiuza over time
Chiuza had 2,223 residents in 2016 and 2,229 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,201 |
| 2022 | 2,201 |
| 2023 | 2,182 |
| 2024 | 2,201 |
| 2025 | 2,227 |
| 2026 | 2,229 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,150 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nimigea (5,289 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Chiuza
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 | Chiuza | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,025 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chiuza | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.22 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,472 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.04 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 360 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,075 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,305 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 482.3 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,618 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 70.9 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 139 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.59 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 299 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chiuza | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 161 m³ | 4,414 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 746 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chiuza | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.3 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 659 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.49 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 375 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chiuza | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 777 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Chiuza | 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) | 139 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 723 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 718 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chiuza | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.2 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,177 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.20 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 97 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Chiuza | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chiuza | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chiuza
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 trade45 · 20.5%
- Transport and storage32 · 14.5%
- Construction31 · 14.1%
- Administrative and support services18 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 6.4%
- Manufacturing13 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 14.1%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 11.4%
- Construction of buildings23 · 10.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering12 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 4.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chiuza?
Chiuza has 2,229 residents (2026), ranking 2,138 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chiuza?
Chiuza covers 43.9 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Chiuza growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chiuza went from 2,223 to 2,229, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Chiuza?
Chiuza is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.240, longitude 24.249.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Chiuza?
In Chiuza, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 70.9 m² (2025), ranking 139 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiuza?
In Chiuza, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,025 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Chiuza?
The nearest to Chiuza are Nimigea (4.2 km), Beclean (8.5 km), Spermezeu (8.7 km), Căianu Mic (10 km), Șintereag (11 km).